Explain PowerMax Hardware and Software Upgrade Process. POWERMAX-DESIGN-V2 Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–24

1. 21foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of validating a PowerMax upgrade after it is completed?

   • ATo check if the upgrade increased the array's capacity
   • BTo determine if the upgrade improved performance
   • CTo ensure the system is functioning correctly and the new version is stable
   • DTo verify that all data was deleted during the upgrade
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2. 22application · medium

   A storage administrator is planning to upgrade the PowerMaxOS on a PowerMax 2000 from version 5978 to a newer release. The array hosts a mix of mainframe and open systems workloads. The administrator has verified that the new version is supported for both environments. What should the administrator do before starting the upgrade?

   • ATake the array offline and disconnect all hosts to prevent I/O during the upgrade.
   • BUpgrade all host HBAs and drivers to the latest versions first.
   • CDisable all remote replication sessions to avoid conflicts during the upgrade.
   • DRun the Solutions Enabler pre-upgrade checks and review the release notes for any known issues.
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4. 23expert · hard

   A company is upgrading the PowerMaxOS on a PowerMax 2000 that is part of a SRDF/A replication configuration with another array. The storage team has verified that the new OS version is supported for both arrays. The upgrade must be performed without causing a replication failure. What should the team do?

   • AUpgrade the secondary array first, then the primary, to maintain data protection.
   • BUpgrade both arrays simultaneously to avoid any replication mismatch.
   • CDisable SRDF/A before the upgrade and re-enable it after both arrays are upgraded.
   • DUpgrade one array at a time, ensuring that the replication remains healthy after each upgrade.
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5. 24application · medium

   A company is planning to upgrade the front-end directors in a PowerMax 8000 to support faster host connectivity. The storage team has verified that the new directors are compatible with the current PowerMaxOS and has scheduled the upgrade during a maintenance window. What should the team do to minimize the impact on host connectivity during the director upgrade?

   • AUpgrade the PowerMaxOS to the latest version before upgrading the directors.
   • BUpgrade all directors at once to complete the upgrade faster.
   • CUpgrade directors one at a time, allowing the array to fail over the paths before upgrading the next director.
   • DPower down the array to safely upgrade the directors.
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