Connect New Nodes to the Cluster POWEREDGE-XE-OPERATE Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A new PowerEdge XE node is being added to a cluster that uses a 10GbE network for cluster communication. The node has two 10GbE ports, but only one is connected. The administrator has configured the connected port with the correct IP address. What should the administrator do to ensure redundancy for cluster communication?

   • AConnect the second 10GbE port and configure it for teaming or bonding with the first port.
   • BAssign the node a management role to reduce network load.
   • CVerify that the node's firmware is up to date.
   • DIncrease the MTU size on the connected port.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   After a new node is discovered, what does validation typically confirm?

   • AThat the node has been assigned a role in the cluster
   • BThat the node's storage has been formatted
   • CThat the node meets hardware and firmware compatibility requirements
   • DThat the node is connected to the internet
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4. 23foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of assigning a role to a new node when adding it to a Dell PowerEdge XE cluster?

   • ATo define the node's function, such as compute, storage, or management
   • BTo physically install the node in the rack
   • CTo set the node's IP address
   • DTo update the node's firmware
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5. 24foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of node discovery in the context of adding a new node to a Dell PowerEdge XE cluster?

   • ATo physically install the node in the rack
   • BTo update the firmware on the new node automatically
   • CTo have the cluster management software identify and recognize the new node
   • DTo assign a hostname to the new node
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6. 25application · medium

   An administrator has physically installed a new PowerEdge XE node and connected it to the cluster network. When attempting to discover the node in the cluster management software, the node does not appear. The administrator has verified that the node is powered on and has a valid IP address. What is the most likely cause of the discovery failure?

   • AThe node has not been assigned a cluster role yet.
   • BThe node's storage drives are not formatted correctly.
   • CThe node's firmware is too old and needs to be updated.
   • DThe node is on a different VLAN that is not configured for cluster communication.
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