Discuss Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) Replacement and Related Procedures POWERMAX-MAINTENANCE Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   What is the primary function of a fan FRU in a Dell PowerMax storage system?

   • ACooling the system components
   • BProviding battery backup during power loss
   • CConverting AC power to DC power
   • DManaging data storage on disk drives
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2. 22foundation · easy

   After replacing a FRU in a PowerMax system, what is a key verification step?

   • AReboot the system to clear logs
   • BReplace all other FRUs as a precaution
   • CCheck the FRU status in the management interface
   • DRemove the FRU and reinstall it
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4. 23application · medium

   After replacing a failed director in a PowerMax array, the technician wants to verify that the director is fully operational. Which action is the MOST reliable way to confirm this?

   • AVisually inspect the director's LEDs to ensure they are green.
   • BWait for the next maintenance window to confirm the director is stable.
   • CRun a performance test on the array to ensure the director is handling I/O.
   • DCheck the director's status in Unisphere and review the event log for any new errors.
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5. 24expert · hard

   After replacing a failed I/O module in a PowerMax array, the technician verifies that the module's status is 'OK' in Unisphere. However, the technician notices that the module's port LEDs are not lit. What should the technician do NEXT?

   • AReplace the I/O module again because it is faulty.
   • BReboot the array to initialize the ports.
   • CIgnore the LEDs because the module status is 'OK'.
   • DCheck the cable connections and the status of the connected devices.
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6. 25application · medium

   A technician is replacing a failed power supply in a PowerMax array. After inserting the new power supply, the technician notices that the power supply's LED is amber. What should the technician do FIRST?

   • ACheck the event log in Unisphere for the power supply's status and any error messages.
   • BIgnore the amber LED and continue with other tasks.
   • CReplace the power supply with another one because it is faulty.
   • DRemove the power supply and reinsert it to ensure it is seated properly.
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