Compare and Contrast Different Storage Topologies Relevant to Dell PowerEdge Servers: Direct Attached Storage (DAS), Network Attached Storage (NAS), and Storage Area Networks (SAN). POWEREDGE-FOUNDATIONS-V2 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   Which storage topology connects storage devices directly to a server without using a network, such as a PowerEdge server with internal SAS drives?

   • ADirect Attached Storage (DAS)
   • BStorage Area Network (SAN)
   • CCloud storage
   • DNetwork Attached Storage (NAS)
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which statement correctly compares DAS and SAN in terms of connectivity?

   • ADAS uses direct connections like SAS, while SAN uses a dedicated network like Fibre Channel
   • BBoth use standard Ethernet networks for connectivity
   • CDAS uses a dedicated network, while SAN uses direct connections
   • DBoth require Fibre Channel switches for connectivity
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4. 13foundation · easy

   A company is deploying a PowerEdge server for a high-performance database that requires low-latency, dedicated storage. Which storage topology is most appropriate?

   • AStorage Area Network (SAN)
   • BDirect Attached Storage (DAS)
   • CNetwork Attached Storage (NAS)
   • DObject storage
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5. 14foundation · easy

   What is a key characteristic of Direct Attached Storage (DAS) in a PowerEdge server environment?

   • AStorage is accessed via Fibre Channel switches
   • BStorage is directly connected to the server and not shared over a network
   • CStorage is shared among multiple servers over a network
   • DStorage is accessed using NFS or SMB protocols
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6. 15foundation · easy

   How does DAS differ from NAS in terms of architecture?

   • ADAS uses network protocols like NFS, while NAS uses direct SAS connections
   • BDAS is shared among multiple servers, while NAS is dedicated to one server
   • CDAS provides file-level access, while NAS provides block-level access
   • DDAS is directly attached to a server, while NAS is a network-attached file server
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