Address Hardware Failures POWEREDGE-XE-OPERATE Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–23

1. 21application · medium

   A PowerEdge XE server has a failed power supply unit (PSU). The server is running on the redundant PSU. You have a replacement PSU of the same model. What is the correct procedure to replace the failed PSU?

   • AShut down the server, replace the PSU, and then power on.
   • BDisconnect the power cord from the failed PSU and then remove it.
   • CRemove the failed PSU while the server is running, then install the replacement.
   • DUpdate the PSU firmware before replacing it.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   A Dell PowerEdge XE server logs the following event in the System Event Log (SEL): "E2110 Memory spared on DIMM_A1." What does this message indicate?

   • AThe memory module in slot A1 has been successfully upgraded.
   • BThe system detected a memory error and is using a spare memory bank to maintain operation.
   • CThe memory module in slot A1 has failed completely and must be replaced immediately.
   • DThe memory module in slot A1 is operating in a degraded performance mode.
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3. 23application · medium

   A PowerEdge XE server logs 'CPU 1 Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) failure' in the system event log. The server is still running but performance is degraded. What is the most appropriate corrective action?

   • AUpdate the system BIOS to the latest version.
   • BReseat the CPU 1 processor.
   • CReplace the VRM module for CPU 1.
   • DDisable CPU 1 in BIOS and continue with CPU 2.
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