Hardware Components in an E-Series Storage System CERTIFIED-IMPLEMENTATION-ENGINEER-SAN-E-SERIES Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   In an E-Series drive shelf, how are drive slots typically numbered?

   • ARandomly assigned by the system
   • BBased on the drive's serial number
   • CStarting from the rightmost slot
   • DStarting from the leftmost slot
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2. 22foundation · easy

   What does a solid amber LED on an E-Series power supply typically indicate?

   • AThe power supply has a fault or is in a warning state
   • BThe power supply is operating normally
   • CThe power supply is off
   • DThe power supply is being replaced
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4. 23foundation · easy

   How are expansion shelves typically connected to an E-Series controller for high availability?

   • AVia Ethernet cables to a network switch
   • BVia dual SAS cables to both controllers
   • CVia a single SAS cable to one controller
   • DVia Fibre Channel cables to a fabric switch
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5. 24application · medium

   An E-Series shelf has two power supplies and two fan modules. One power supply fails. What is the expected impact on the storage system, assuming the other power supply is functional?

   • AThe shelf will shut down to prevent data corruption.
   • BThe shelf will operate in a degraded mode with reduced performance.
   • CThe failed power supply can be hot-swapped without any impact to the system.
   • DThe shelf will continue to operate normally, but the failed power supply should be replaced promptly.
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6. 25application · medium

   An administrator is installing a new E-Series shelf and needs to place drives in the correct slots. The shelf has 24 drive slots numbered 0 through 23. According to best practices, how should the administrator populate the slots to ensure optimal cooling and performance?

   • ALeave empty slots evenly distributed to maximize airflow.
   • BFill all slots sequentially starting from slot 0.
   • CFill slots in a specific order as documented in the shelf's installation guide.
   • DStart from the slot nearest the power supplies.
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