Compare and Contrast PowerMax 2500 and 8500 Models POWERMAX-INSTALL Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Which statement correctly describes the performance capabilities of the PowerMax 2500 and PowerMax 8500?

   • AThe PowerMax 8500 delivers higher IOPS and bandwidth, while the PowerMax 2500 is designed for more modest performance requirements.
   • BThe PowerMax 2500 delivers higher IOPS and lower latency than the PowerMax 8500.
   • CThe PowerMax 8500 provides higher IOPS and bandwidth, but the PowerMax 2500 offers lower latency.
   • DBoth models offer identical performance, differing only in physical size.
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2. 7expert · hard

   A company is planning to install a PowerMax 2500 in a data center with limited floor space. They are considering a high-density configuration with many drives. Which physical specification is most important to review to ensure the floor can support the system?

   • ASystem weight (fully loaded), because it determines the floor loading requirement.
   • BPower requirements (kVA), because they determine the cooling load.
   • CPhysical dimensions (height, width, depth), because they determine the floor space required.
   • DMaximum drive count, because more drives increase the system's weight.
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4. 8foundation · easy

   When comparing hardware components, which statement is accurate regarding the PowerMax 2500 and PowerMax 8500?

   • AThe PowerMax 2500 has more CPU cores and memory than the PowerMax 8500.
   • BBoth models use identical CPUs and memory, differing only in software licensing.
   • CThe PowerMax 2500 uses NVMe drives only, while the PowerMax 8500 uses SCSI drives only.
   • DThe PowerMax 8500 supports more I/O slots and higher maximum storage capacity than the PowerMax 2500.
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5. 9expert · hard

   A company is comparing the PowerMax 2500 and 8500 for a new deployment. They have a workload that requires very high write IOPS and low latency. They are also concerned about the total cost of ownership (TCO). Which model and configuration would best meet their performance needs while minimizing TCO?

   • APowerMax 8500 with a mix of NVMe and SCM drives, because it provides the best performance for write-intensive workloads.
   • BPowerMax 2500 with all-NVMe drives, because it provides low latency and sufficient write IOPS at a lower cost.
   • CPowerMax 8500 with all-NVMe drives, because it provides the highest write IOPS and lowest latency.
   • DPowerMax 2500 with a mix of NVMe and SCM drives, because SCM drives provide the lowest latency.
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6. 10application · medium

   A financial services firm is deploying a new trading platform that requires extremely low latency and high IOPS. They are considering PowerMax 2500 and 8500. The firm's data center has ample space and power. Which model should they choose to meet the performance demands?

   • AEither model, because both have identical performance characteristics.
   • BPowerMax 8500, because it provides higher IOPS and bandwidth to handle the demanding trading workload.
   • CPowerMax 2500, because it has lower latency than the 8500 due to its smaller architecture.
   • DPowerMax 2500, because it supports faster NVMe drives than the 8500.
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