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

Questions 16–18

1. 16expert · medium

   A storage administrator is preparing to replace a failed front-end director in a PowerMax 4000. The array is currently running a critical workload and the administrator wants to minimize any potential impact. The failed director has four 16 Gbps FC ports that are connected to multiple hosts. The administrator has verified that the partner director is online and can handle the traffic. What is the MOST important prerequisite to verify before starting the replacement?

   • AThe administrator has a backup of the system configuration in case the replacement fails.
   • BThe replacement director has been tested and certified by Dell for use in the PowerMax 4000.
   • CThe array has been placed in Service Mode to prevent any I/O from reaching the failed director.
   • DThe partner director has sufficient bandwidth and ports to handle the additional traffic from the failed director.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   What should be done after a FRU replacement to restore normal system operations?

   • AClear any related alerts or faults in the management software
   • BReinstall the operating system
   • CDisconnect the system from the network
   • DRun a full system backup
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3. 18expert · medium

   A storage administrator is planning to replace a failed front-end director in a PowerMax 2000. The array is currently running a critical workload and the administrator wants to minimize downtime. The failed director has two 32 Gbps FC ports that are connected to a host. The administrator has verified that the partner director is online and can handle the traffic. What is the BEST approach to replace the director?

   • AReboot the array to ensure the new director is properly initialized before installing it.
   • BReplace the SFP optics on the new director before installing it to ensure compatibility.
   • CPlace the system in Service Mode, remove the failed director, install the new one, exit Service Mode, and verify the new director is online.
   • DRemove the failed director without Service Mode, since the partner director is online and can handle the traffic.
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