Describe PowerMax Family Models and System Architecture. POWERMAX-OPERATE Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–19

1. 16expert · hard

   A company is planning to deploy a PowerMax 2500 and expects to grow from 100 TB to 400 TB of usable capacity over the next three years. They are considering whether to purchase a fully populated system now or start with a smaller configuration and add drives later. What is the most important factor to consider when making this decision?

   • AThe company should purchase the fully populated system to avoid future disruption.
   • BThe company should choose the PowerMax 8500 instead to ensure scalability.
   • CThe PowerMax 2500 supports adding drives and engines, so starting smaller is a viable option.
   • DThe PowerMax 2500 cannot be expanded after initial deployment.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   In PowerMax architecture, what is the role of the directors?

   • AThey handle I/O processing and host connectivity.
   • BThey provide the management interface for the system.
   • CThey provide the physical storage media for data.
   • DThey manage the power supply and cooling.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of redundant directors in PowerMax architecture?

   • ATo provide high availability in case of a director failure
   • BTo increase storage capacity
   • CTo simplify management
   • DTo reduce power consumption
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5. 19application · medium

   A bank's storage administrator is planning a maintenance window for a PowerMax 8500. They need to replace a faulty power supply. The bank's service-level agreement requires that storage I/O continue without interruption. Which architectural feature of the PowerMax 8500 makes this possible?

   • AThe use of external battery backup only
   • BRedundant power supplies and hot-swappable components
   • CThe ability to reboot the array without affecting I/O
   • DA single, highly reliable power supply
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