A data center has a policy that all cables must be labeled with a unique identifier. A technician is troubleshooting a network issue and needs to identify which cable connects to a specific server. The cable labels are worn and illegible. What is the most efficient way to identify the correct cable?

Follow the cable visually from the server to the patch panel.

Use a tone generator and probe to trace the cable from the server to the patch panel.

Check the switch logs to see which port is active.

Replace all cables with new labeled ones.

What is the purpose of installing redundant power supplies in a server?

To provide power to external devices

To allow the server to continue operating if one power supply fails

To increase the total power capacity of the server

To reduce the server's power consumption

A data center has a 30A PDU that is currently drawing 28A. The administrator needs to add a new server that draws 6A. The server has dual power supplies. What is the best way to connect the new server without overloading the PDU?

Connect one power supply to the existing PDU and the other to a different PDU with available capacity.

Connect both power supplies to the same PDU, as it is rated for 30A.

Replace the PDU with a 40A PDU to handle the additional load.

Connect both power supplies to a UPS and then to the PDU.

What is the primary purpose of environmental monitoring in a data center?

To control access to the data center

To detect conditions that could harm server hardware

To track the location of servers

What is the primary reason for using horizontal cable management trays in a server rack?

To increase the number of cables that can be connected

To route cables neatly and prevent them from obstructing airflow

To provide power to multiple devices

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A data center has a policy that all cables must be labeled with a unique identifier. A technician is troubleshooting a network issue and needs to identify which cable connects to a specific server. The cable labels are worn and illegible. What is the most efficient way to identify the correct cable?
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A data center has a 30A PDU that is currently drawing 28A. The administrator needs to add a new server that draws 6A. The server has dual power supplies. What is the best way to connect the new server without overloading the PDU?
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