Configure and Manage Host and Host Groups POWERSTORE-OPERATE Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   In Dell PowerStore, what is the role of a 'host' object?

   • AIt represents a physical or virtual server that is granted access to storage volumes.
   • BIt is a network path used to connect the PowerStore system to a management network.
   • CIt is a logical container for grouping multiple storage volumes for replication.
   • DIt is a software component that manages the PowerStore array's internal caching.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   What is a prerequisite for deleting a host in Dell PowerStore?

   • AThe host's initiators must be removed first.
   • BAll volumes mapped to the host must be deleted first.
   • CThe host must not be a member of any host group.
   • DThe host must be powered off.
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4. 3application · medium

   A storage administrator is troubleshooting a connectivity issue for a host that is not seeing a newly mapped volume. The host object shows a status of 'OK' and the volume is mapped to the host. What should the administrator check next?

   • AReboot the host to refresh its storage configuration.
   • BVerify that the host's initiators are correctly defined and match the physical HBAs or NICs.
   • CDelete the volume mapping and recreate it.
   • DCheck if the host is a member of a host group that has conflicting mappings.
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5. 4application · medium

   A storage administrator is preparing to replace a failed FC HBA in a server. The new HBA has a different WWN than the old one. The server's host object in PowerStore currently has the old WWN. What should the administrator do to ensure the server continues to have access to its volumes?

   • AChange the host's operating system to match the new HBA.
   • BDelete the host object and recreate it with the new WWN.
   • CAdd the new WWN to the host object without removing the old one.
   • DRemove the old WWN from the host object and add the new WWN.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a valid initiator type that can be associated with a host in Dell PowerStore?

   • AUniversal Serial Bus (USB)
   • BFibre Channel (FC)
   • CSerial ATA (SATA)
   • DInfiniBand
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