Discuss Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) Replacement and Related Procedures POWERMAX-MAINTENANCE Practice Questions (Page 1)

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1. 1application · medium

   A storage team is planning to replace a failed fan module in a PowerMax 2500. The array is currently running at 85% capacity and is supporting a critical database. The failed fan is in the rear of the chassis. Which safety precaution is MOST important to verify before starting the replacement?

   • AThe replacement fan module is the correct FRU part number for the PowerMax 2500 chassis.
   • BThe ambient room temperature is below 25°C (77°F) to prevent overheating during the swap.
   • CThe failed fan module has been powered off using the Unisphere power management interface.
   • DThe administrator has the latest PowerMaxOS 10 firmware version installed on the array.
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2. 2application · medium

   A technician is replacing a failed back-end director in a PowerMax 4000. The technician has placed the system in Service Mode and is ready to remove the director. What is the correct procedure for removing the director?

   • APress the release latch, then pull the director out at a slight angle to avoid damaging the backplane.
   • BRemove the SFP optics from the director before pulling it out of the chassis.
   • CLoosen the two thumbscrews, pull the director straight out of the slot, and place it on an anti-static surface.
   • DPower down the array before removing the director to prevent electrical damage.
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4. 3application · medium

   After replacing a failed cache module in a PowerMax 2000, the administrator has re-seated the module and the system has exited Service Mode. What is the FIRST verification step the administrator should perform to confirm the replacement was successful?

   • AImmediately run a performance test to verify the cache module is operating at full speed.
   • BCheck the Unisphere alerts and event log for any new errors related to the cache module.
   • CRun a full system reboot to ensure the new cache module is properly initialized.
   • DVerify the physical LED on the cache module is green, which confirms it is fully operational.
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5. 4application · medium

   A storage administrator is troubleshooting a PowerMax 8000 and notices that the system is reporting a fault on a component in the back-end storage enclosure. The component is not a disk drive. Which FRU is MOST likely being reported?

   • AA power supply unit (PSU) that provides power to the enclosure.
   • BA front-end director (FE director) that handles host connections.
   • CA back-end director (BE director) that manages the connection to the disk drives.
   • DA system memory module that provides cache for the array.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   What is the first step in the procedure to replace a failed disk drive in a PowerMax system?

   • ARemove the drive from its slot immediately
   • BRun a full system diagnostic
   • CPower off the system to avoid data corruption
   • DIdentify the failed drive using the management software or the drive's fault LED
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