Tasks for Adding Additional Storage to an E-Series System CERTIFIED-IMPLEMENTATION-ENGINEER-SAN-E-SERIES Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   When planning the physical placement of a new drive shelf in an E-Series system, which factor is most important?

   • APlacing the shelf as far as possible from the controllers to improve airflow
   • BEnsuring the shelf is within the maximum cable length for the interface
   • CInstalling the shelf above the controllers for easier access
   • DPlacing the shelf in a separate rack to reduce vibration
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2. 12application · medium

   An administrator has added a new drive shelf and configured a RAID group with volumes. The administrator wants to verify that the new storage is accessible from a host. What should the administrator do?

   • ACheck the SANtricity System Manager for the volume's status.
   • BReboot the host to ensure it recognizes the new volume.
   • CCheck the host's storage management software to see if the new volume is visible.
   • DRun a firmware upgrade on the host's HBA.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Before adding a new drive shelf to an E-Series system, which prerequisite must be verified?

   • AThe shelf's firmware version is compatible with the controller's firmware
   • BThe shelf has been formatted with a file system
   • CThe shelf is powered on before connecting any cables
   • DThe shelf has been assigned a unique World Wide Name (WWN)
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5. 14expert · hard

   After adding a new drive shelf and configuring a RAID group, an administrator notices that the new volume is not visible on the host. The host's HBA is connected to the E-Series system via Fibre Channel. What should the administrator check first?

   • AThe SANtricity System Manager to confirm the volume is mapped to the host.
   • BThe RAID group's status in SANtricity System Manager.
   • CThe host's HBA firmware version.
   • DThe physical SAS cables connecting the shelf to the controllers.
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6. 15application · medium

   After adding a new drive shelf and configuring a RAID group, an administrator wants to verify that the new storage is working correctly. Which action should the administrator take?

   • AFormat the new drives to ensure they are ready for use.
   • BCheck the SANtricity System Manager to confirm the new shelf and drives are shown as optimal.
   • CRun a firmware upgrade on the new shelf to ensure compatibility.
   • DReboot the controllers to ensure the new shelf is recognized.
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