Describe the Cluster Expansion Process VXRAIL-DEPLOY-V2 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A VxRail administrator is adding two new nodes to an existing cluster. The nodes have been physically installed and cabled. The administrator has logged into VxRail Manager and started the 'Add Node' wizard. During the process, the wizard reports that the new nodes are not being discovered. What is the most likely cause of this issue?

   • AThe existing cluster is in a degraded state due to a failed disk.
   • BThe new nodes have not been configured with the correct iDRAC IP address.
   • CThe new nodes are not connected to the same management VLAN as the existing cluster.
   • DThe vCenter Server is not running the latest version of the VxRail plugin.
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2. 2expert · medium

   A VxRail cluster is currently at 60% vSAN storage capacity. The administrator needs to expand the cluster to add 50% more storage capacity. The new nodes will be used for a new workload that requires high IOPS. The administrator has a limited budget and must choose between adding nodes with more CPU/RAM and fewer disks, or nodes with less CPU/RAM and more disks. Which option is the most appropriate for this scenario?

   • AA mix of both node types, with some optimized for compute and some for storage, to balance the cluster.
   • BNodes with more CPU/RAM and more disks, as this provides the best of both worlds.
   • CNodes with more CPU/RAM and fewer disks, as the new workload is IOPS-intensive and will benefit from more compute resources.
   • DNodes with less CPU/RAM and more disks, as the primary goal is to add storage capacity and the IOPS-intensive workload will benefit from more spindles.
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4. 3application · medium

   An administrator is preparing to expand a VxRail cluster. The new nodes are a different model than the existing nodes but are listed on the VxRail compatibility matrix for the cluster's current software version. The administrator is concerned about mixing node models. What is the correct approach?

   • AThe administrator must first upgrade the existing cluster to a software version that supports the new node model.
   • BThe expansion must be cancelled because VxRail clusters require all nodes to be the exact same model.
   • CThe expansion can proceed, as the compatibility matrix confirms the nodes are supported for use in the same cluster.
   • DThe administrator should add the new nodes to a separate cluster and use vSAN replication between the clusters.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which activity is part of planning a VxRail cluster expansion?

   • ADeleting unused VMs to free up space before adding nodes.
   • BSelecting the appropriate node model and configuration based on capacity requirements.
   • CRebooting the existing cluster nodes to prepare for expansion.
   • DCreating a new vCenter Server for the expanded cluster.
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6. 5application · medium

   An administrator is planning to expand a 4-node VxRail cluster to 6 nodes. The current cluster is at 70% memory utilization and 50% storage capacity. The new nodes will be used to host a new, memory-intensive application. The administrator has verified that the new nodes are on the VxRail compatibility list and the network is properly configured. What is the most important additional planning step before initiating the expansion?

   • AEnsure the vCenter Server has enough free licenses for the additional CPU sockets.
   • BConfirm that the new nodes have sufficient memory capacity to meet the projected demand of the new application.
   • CVerify that the vSAN storage policy is set to RAID-5 to accommodate the new nodes.
   • DSchedule a maintenance window to power off the existing cluster nodes during the expansion.
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