Compare and Contrast PowerMax 2500 and 8500 Models POWERMAX-INSTALL Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   Which statement about software and feature support on the PowerMax 2500 and PowerMax 8500 is correct?

   • AThe PowerMax 2500 supports a subset of PowerMaxOS features, while the PowerMax 8500 supports all features.
   • BBoth models support the same PowerMaxOS features, but some features may have model-specific limitations.
   • CThe PowerMax 2500 does not support encryption, while the PowerMax 8500 does.
   • DThe PowerMax 8500 supports more software features than the PowerMax 2500.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   When planning the installation of a PowerMax 2500, which environmental specification is most important to verify?

   • AThe weight of the shipping box
   • BThe operating temperature and humidity range
   • CThe number of front bezel LEDs
   • DThe color of the rack
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4. 13expert · hard

   A customer is deploying a PowerMax 2500 for a critical application. They require the highest level of data protection, including continuous availability and zero RPO. They are evaluating the software features. Which feature should they consider, and what is a potential limitation on the 2500?

   • ASRDF/Synchronous, but it does not provide zero RPO.
   • BSRDF/Metro, but the maximum number of Metro sessions may be lower than on the 8500.
   • CPowerMaxOS Data at Rest Encryption, but it does not provide zero RPO.
   • DTimeFinder SnapVX, but it does not provide continuous availability.
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5. 14expert · hard

   A customer is planning to deploy a PowerMax 2500 and wants to ensure they can expand to the maximum capacity over time. They are also considering using advanced features like SRDF/Metro and TimeFinder SnapVX. Which factor is most important to consider when planning for expansion?

   • AThe software feature support, because some features may limit expansion.
   • BThe number of I/O slots, because they determine the maximum number of front-end ports.
   • CThe maximum drive count and system capacity of the 2500, because they determine the expansion ceiling.
   • DThe power requirements, because they determine the cooling capacity needed.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   Which expansion option is available on the PowerMax 2500?

   • AAdding additional drive enclosures to increase capacity
   • BUpgrading the CPU to a higher model
   • CAdding memory modules to increase performance
   • DConnecting multiple PowerMax 2500 systems into a single logical array
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