Describe the EPS Tool. NETWORKING-DESIGN Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · hard

   A network architect is designing a new storage area network (SAN) using the EPS tool. The design includes two storage arrays and multiple servers. The architect needs to ensure that the design supports the required throughput and is fully redundant. After building the design, the architect runs the validation and it passes. What can the architect confidently conclude from this result?

   • AThe design is the most cost-effective solution possible.
   • BThe design is guaranteed to perform at the required throughput under all conditions.
   • CThe design is ready for immediate deployment without any further configuration.
   • DThe design is logically sound and adheres to Dell's best practices for the specified requirements.
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2. 17application · medium

   A network architect is using the EPS tool to design a new network. The architect has completed the design and has generated the BOM. The architect notices that the BOM includes a specific model of transceiver for the switches. What is the most likely reason the EPS tool selected this specific transceiver?

   • AIt is the only transceiver model that is compatible with the selected switch ports and link type.
   • BIt is a generic transceiver that can be used with any switch, regardless of the design.
   • CIt is the most expensive transceiver available, which increases the overall cost of the solution.
   • DIt was randomly chosen from a list of all available transceivers.
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4. 18application · medium

   A Dell partner is designing a network for a customer and needs to provide a detailed proposal. The partner has completed the design in the EPS tool and now needs to share the design and the component list with the customer. What is the most appropriate way to share this information using the EPS tool?

   • AExport the design and the generated BOM to a PDF or spreadsheet for the proposal.
   • BTake a screenshot of the design canvas and email it to the customer.
   • CVerbally describe the design and list the components on a conference call.
   • DProvide the customer with the EPS tool login credentials so they can view the design.
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5. 19expert · hard

   A network architect is designing a new campus network with multiple buildings. The architect has completed the design in the EPS tool and is about to generate the BOM. However, the architect realizes that the design does not include a redundant link between two core switches, which is a critical requirement. What is the most efficient way to correct this using the EPS tool?

   • AAdd the missing link between the two core switches in the design canvas, then re-run the validation and regenerate the BOM.
   • BManually add the missing link to the generated BOM spreadsheet.
   • CStart a new design from scratch to ensure the link is included.
   • DGenerate the BOM as is and note the missing link in the proposal document.
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6. 20application · medium

   A network architect is designing a new leaf-spine fabric for a data center and needs to validate that the proposed oversubscription ratio of 3:1 can be achieved with the chosen hardware. The architect has already selected the switches and link types but wants to quickly confirm the ratio before creating the detailed bill of materials. What is the most efficient way to accomplish this using the EPS tool?

   • AUse the EPS tool to automatically order the exact number of cables and optics needed for the fabric.
   • BRun the EPS tool with the selected switch models and link types to generate a design that reports the calculated oversubscription ratio.
   • CExport the current switch configuration from the production network and import it into EPS to check the ratio.
   • DConsult the EPS tool's online help to find the default oversubscription ratio recommended for all leaf-spine fabrics.
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