Connect New Nodes to the Cluster POWEREDGE-XE-OPERATE Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A new PowerEdge XE node has been added to a cluster that uses iSCSI storage. The node has been discovered and network connectivity is confirmed. However, the node cannot connect to the iSCSI targets. What should the administrator verify?

   • ACheck that the node's Fibre Channel zoning is correct.
   • BAssign the node a storage role in the cluster.
   • CEnsure that the iSCSI initiator on the new node is configured with the correct target IP addresses and CHAP credentials.
   • DUpdate the node's firmware to the latest version.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   What is a key requirement for a new node to access existing storage in a Dell PowerEdge XE cluster?

   • AThe node's host bus adapters (HBAs) must be properly connected and zoned to the storage
   • BThe node must have its local disks formatted
   • CThe node must be assigned a management role
   • DThe node must have a public IP address
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4. 3expert · hard

   An administrator is adding a new PowerEdge XE node to a cluster that has a policy requiring that all storage nodes have at least two storage controllers. The new node has only one storage controller. The administrator has discovered and validated the node, but the cluster management software will not allow the node to be assigned the storage role. What should the administrator do?

   • AAdd a second storage controller to the node to meet the cluster's requirements.
   • BOverride the policy in the cluster management software.
   • CRemove the node from the cluster and re-add it.
   • DAssign the node the compute role instead.
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5. 4expert · hard

   A company is adding a new PowerEdge XE node to a cluster that uses a mix of Fibre Channel and iSCSI storage. The new node has both Fibre Channel and iSCSI adapters. The administrator has verified that the node's firmware is compatible and that the network settings are correct. However, the node can see the iSCSI targets but not the Fibre Channel LUNs. What is the most likely cause?

   • AThe node has been assigned the wrong cluster role.
   • BThe Fibre Channel zoning has not been configured for the new node's WWPNs.
   • CThe node's network interface is not configured for the correct VLAN.
   • DThe iSCSI initiator is using the wrong CHAP credentials.
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6. 5expert · hard

   After adding a new PowerEdge XE node to the cluster, the administrator runs a health check and sees that the node is marked as 'degraded' because the cluster communication interface is down. The administrator has verified that the cable is connected and the switch port is active. What should the administrator do next?

   • ACheck the node's network interface configuration, including VLAN tagging and IP settings.
   • BReboot the node to reset the network interface.
   • CReplace the network cable with a known-good cable.
   • DRemove the node from the cluster and re-add it.
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