Apply Dell Midrange Best Practice Recommendations for Backend Connectivity. MIDRANGE-STORAGE-SOLUTIONS-DESIGN Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   When configuring iSCSI backend connectivity in a Dell Midrange storage system, what is a best practice for network configuration?

   • APlace iSCSI traffic on a dedicated VLAN or isolated network segment
   • BRoute iSCSI traffic over the internet for remote access
   • CUse the management network for iSCSI traffic to reduce cabling
   • DUse a single flat network for all iSCSI traffic to simplify management
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2. 22foundation · easy

   In a Dell Midrange storage system, what does providing redundant paths in backend connectivity ensure?

   • AThat the storage system can replicate data to multiple remote sites
   • BThat the storage system can be managed from multiple management stations
   • CThat a single cable or port failure does not cause loss of access to disk drives
   • DThat the storage system can be accessed from any host on the network
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4. 23foundation · easy

   What is a benefit of load balancing across multiple backend paths in a Dell Midrange storage system?

   • AIt ensures that all traffic uses the same path for consistency
   • BIt eliminates the need for redundant controllers
   • CIt reduces the number of required cables
   • DIt distributes I/O across paths to prevent any single path from becoming a bottleneck
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5. 24expert · hard

   A Dell midrange array uses iSCSI backend connectivity. The administrator is configuring multipathing and wants to ensure that both controllers are used for I/O. What is the best practice?

   • AConfigure MPIO with failover-only policy to keep one path active.
   • BUse a single iSCSI session to avoid complexity.
   • CConfigure MPIO with round-robin policy to use all available paths.
   • DConfigure the iSCSI initiator to connect only to the primary controller.
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6. 25application · medium

   A Dell midrange array is being deployed with FC backend connectivity. The administrator wants to ensure that the backend fabric is optimized for performance and redundancy. What is a best practice for FC port configuration?

   • ASet the port speed to the maximum supported by the SFP.
   • BEnable port trunking on all backend ports to increase bandwidth.
   • CUse dedicated FC ports for backend traffic and separate them from front-end ports.
   • DConfigure all backend ports as F_Ports to connect to the storage array.
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