Before replacing a FRU in a Dell PowerMax system, which safety precaution is most important?

Wear an anti-static wrist strap

Remove all data from the system

Ensure the system is powered off completely

A storage administrator notices that a PowerMax array is reporting a failed I/O module in slot 3 of a director. The administrator has a replacement module on hand and wants to swap it out immediately. Which action must the administrator take BEFORE physically removing the failed module?

Power down the entire PowerMax array to avoid electrical hazards.

Run a full backup of all data stored on the array.

Remove all cables connected to the module to prevent data loss.

Verify that the module is identified as a FRU in the service documentation and that the replacement part number matches.

After replacing a failed battery backup unit (BBU) in a PowerMax array, the technician checks the status in Unisphere and sees that the BBU is 'Charging'. What should the technician do NEXT?

Replace the BBU again because it is not functioning correctly.

Ignore the status and continue with other maintenance tasks.

Run a full array reboot to reset the BBU status.

Wait for the BBU to reach a fully charged state and then verify the status shows 'OK'.

What is a prerequisite that should be verified before replacing a FRU in a PowerMax system?

All data has been backed up to tape

The replacement FRU has the correct part number and revision

The system is connected to the internet

The system has been rebooted at least once

After replacing a failed power supply in a PowerMax array, the technician verifies that the power supply's status is 'OK' in Unisphere. However, the event log shows a 'power supply fan fault' warning. What should the technician do NEXT?

Ignore the warning because the power supply status is 'OK'.

Replace the fan module separately if it is a FRU.

Check the power supply's fan status and replace the power supply if the fan is faulty.

Reboot the array to clear the warning.

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Discuss Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) Replacement and Related Procedures POWERMAX-MAINTENANCE Practice Questions (Page 4)

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16foundation · easy
Before replacing a FRU in a Dell PowerMax system, which safety precaution is most important?
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17application · medium
A storage administrator notices that a PowerMax array is reporting a failed I/O module in slot 3 of a director. The administrator has a replacement module on hand and wants to swap it out immediately. Which action must the administrator take BEFORE physically removing the failed module?
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18application · medium
After replacing a failed battery backup unit (BBU) in a PowerMax array, the technician checks the status in Unisphere and sees that the BBU is 'Charging'. What should the technician do NEXT?
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19foundation · easy
What is a prerequisite that should be verified before replacing a FRU in a PowerMax system?
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20expert · hard
After replacing a failed power supply in a PowerMax array, the technician verifies that the power supply's status is 'OK' in Unisphere. However, the event log shows a 'power supply fan fault' warning. What should the technician do NEXT?
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