Perform Server Monitoring Using iDRAC POWEREDGE-OPERATE-V2 Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of monitoring fan speed readings in iDRAC?

   • ATo check the health of the power supply
   • BTo measure network throughput
   • CTo determine the server's IP address
   • DTo ensure adequate cooling for server components
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2. 7application · medium

   An organization requires that all critical hardware events on their PowerEdge servers be logged and also sent to a central monitoring system via SNMP traps. The administrator has already configured SNMP on the iDRAC. What additional configuration is necessary to ensure the central system receives the alerts?

   • AConfigure the SNMP trap destination IP address and community string in iDRAC.
   • BSet the alert policy to 'Informational' so all events are forwarded.
   • CEnable the iDRAC web interface to allow SNMP traffic.
   • DInstall the Dell OpenManage SNMP agent on the host operating system.
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4. 8foundation · easy

   What is the default network protocol used to access the iDRAC web interface?

   • AHTTPS
   • BFTP
   • CTelnet
   • DSSH
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5. 9application · medium

   A server experienced a sudden shutdown. The administrator wants to determine if the shutdown was caused by a thermal event. Where should the administrator look first?

   • ACheck the OS system log for shutdown messages.
   • BReview the System Event Log (SEL) for thermal events or power loss entries.
   • CInspect the physical server for burnt components.
   • DReview the iDRAC dashboard for current temperature readings.
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6. 10application · medium

   A server is experiencing intermittent hardware issues, and the administrator suspects a firmware bug. The administrator wants to check the current firmware version and apply an update if available. What is the recommended method to perform this task using iDRAC?

   • AReplace the hardware component to fix the issue.
   • BDownload the firmware from the internet and run it from the OS.
   • CCheck the iDRAC dashboard for the firmware version and ignore updates.
   • DUse the iDRAC Lifecycle Controller to check for updates and apply the firmware update.
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