Hardware Components in an E-Series Storage System CERTIFIED-IMPLEMENTATION-ENGINEER-SAN-E-SERIES Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   An E-Series shelf has two power supplies and two fan modules. One power supply fails, and later the fan module on the same side as the failed power supply also fails. What is the most immediate risk to the shelf?

   • AOverheating due to reduced cooling capacity.
   • BData corruption because the cache battery is not charged.
   • CComplete power loss because the remaining power supply cannot handle the load.
   • DReduced performance because the controller must throttle I/O.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a major hardware component of an E-Series storage system?

   • AUPS battery unit
   • BEthernet router
   • CController module
   • DFibre Channel switch
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4. 13application · medium

   An administrator is planning to replace a failed drive in an E-Series shelf. The shelf uses 2.5-inch drives. What should the administrator verify before ordering a replacement?

   • AThe replacement drive is an NL-SAS drive regardless of the original type.
   • BThe replacement drive is larger than the original to allow future expansion.
   • CThe replacement drive has the same capacity and speed as the original.
   • DThe replacement drive is a different brand to avoid compatibility issues.
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5. 14application · medium

   During a routine check, an administrator notices that the fan module LED on an E-Series shelf is blinking amber. What does this indicate?

   • AThe fan is experiencing a warning condition, such as reduced speed or an impending failure.
   • BThe fan has failed and must be replaced immediately.
   • CThe fan is operating normally but at a higher speed.
   • DThe fan is being hot-swapped and is safe to remove.
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6. 15expert · hard

   An administrator is troubleshooting a performance issue on an E-Series system. The system has two controllers, but all volumes are owned by controller A. Controller B is idle. What is the likely cause of the performance bottleneck?

   • AController B is not connected to the host.
   • BThe cache on controller A is not enabled.
   • CThe SAS cabling to the expansion shelves is incorrect.
   • DController A is overloaded because it is handling all the I/O for all volumes.
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