Configure Storage Pools POWERFLEX-OPERATE Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–18

1. 16foundation · easy

   In Dell PowerFlex, what is the primary role of a storage pool?

   • ATo store metadata about volumes, snapshots, and consistency groups in a centralized database.
   • BTo isolate tenant workloads by assigning each tenant its own set of storage nodes.
   • CTo define a logical grouping of storage devices that share common characteristics and are managed as a unit for provisioning and capacity management.
   • DTo provide a dedicated network path between compute nodes and storage nodes for high-throughput I/O.
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2. 17expert · hard

   A PowerFlex cluster has a storage pool that is running out of capacity. The administrator needs to expand the pool's capacity without disrupting ongoing I/O operations. The pool currently uses SSD media and RAID 5 protection. The administrator has 5 new SSD devices available. What is the best approach to expand the pool?

   • ACreate a new storage pool with the 5 new devices and migrate volumes to it.
   • BIncrease the capacity limit of the existing pool to allow over-allocation.
   • CReplace the existing SSD devices with the new ones to increase capacity.
   • DAdd the 5 new SSD devices to the existing storage pool.
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3. 18foundation · easy

   When creating a storage pool using the PowerFlex CLI, which of the following is a required parameter?

   • ARAID protection level
   • BCapacity limit
   • CMedia type (e.g., SSD or HDD)
   • DPool name
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