Address Hardware Failures POWEREDGE-XE-OPERATE Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   You need to run a hardware diagnostic test on a Dell PowerEdge XE server that is currently powered off. Which built-in tool can you use to start diagnostics without booting the operating system?

   • AWindows Server Diagnostic Tool
   • BDell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA)
   • CDell Lifecycle Controller (via F10 during POST)
   • DDell OpenManage Essentials
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common symptom of a failing power supply unit (PSU) in a Dell PowerEdge XE server?

   • AThe server's network link LED is amber instead of green.
   • BThe server's cooling fans spin at maximum speed continuously.
   • CThe server's hard drive activity LED blinks rapidly during idle.
   • DThe PSU's AC power LED is off while the server is powered on.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   After replacing a faulty power supply unit (PSU) in a Dell PowerEdge XE server, what should you do to verify the corrective action was successful?

   • AImmediately power on the server and run a full stress test.
   • BReplace the PSU again to ensure it is not defective.
   • CUpdate the PSU firmware to the latest version.
   • DCheck that the PSU LED is green and the system event log shows no new PSU errors.
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5. 4expert · hard

   A PowerEdge XE server is experiencing random reboots. The system event log shows 'Voltage regulator module (VRM) warning on CPU 2' and 'CPU 2 temperature high'. The server has two CPUs and the cooling fans are operating normally. You have a replacement VRM. What is the most appropriate troubleshooting step?

   • AReseat the CPU 2 processor.
   • BUpdate the system BIOS.
   • CReplace the VRM for CPU 2.
   • DReplace the cooling fans for CPU 2.
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6. 5expert · hard

   A PowerEdge XE server is experiencing intermittent crashes. The system event log shows 'Correctable memory error on DIMM B2' and 'Uncorrectable memory error on DIMM B2' at different times. The server has 8 DIMMs and memory mirroring is enabled. You have a spare DIMM. What is the most appropriate troubleshooting step?

   • ADisable memory mirroring and continue.
   • BReplace DIMM B2 immediately.
   • CUpdate the BIOS to the latest version.
   • DReseat DIMM B2 and monitor the logs.
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