In the context of PowerScale, what is the primary function of the PAPI tool?
- A . To provide physical console access
- B . To enable programmatic cluster management
- C . To facilitate network configuration
- D . To assist in hardware diagnostics
In a Dell PowerScale Gen 6 cluster, which nodes work as a pair?
- A . Nodes in slots 1 and 2
- B . Nodes in slots 2 and 4
- C . Nodes in slots 1 and 3
- D . Nodes in slots 2 and 3
How does the Serial Console differ from the WebUI in managing PowerScale clusters?
- A . It provides a text-based interface.
- B . It requires physical access to the node.
- C . It offers a more detailed system view.
- D . Both A and B
What is a recommended practice when maintaining CRUs in a PowerScale node?
- A . Regularly rotating CRUs between nodes to ensure even wear
- B . Keeping a log of all CRU maintenance activities
- C . Testing CRUs in a separate environment before installation
- D . Using only proprietary tools for CRU installation and removal
What is the first step in planning the installation of a PowerScale cluster?
- A . Determining the optimal operating system version
- B . Calculating the total power consumption
- C . Designing the network topology
- D . Assessing the physical environment for suitability
How do you ensure data continuity during a PowerScale node hardware upgrade?
- A . Implement rolling upgrades across the cluster
- B . Synchronize all nodes before starting the upgrade
- C . Use data mirroring to an external backup cluster
- D . Isolate the node being upgraded from the network
What considerations should be made when applying upgrades or patches to a PowerScale cluster?
- A . Ensuring compatibility with existing applications
- B . Backing up configuration and data
- C . Verifying the integrity of the upgrade package
- D . All of the above
Which service procedure can be performed on a Dell PowerScale Gen 6 node without first having to power it down?
- A . Reseat network cable
- B . Replace CRU component
- C . Reseat Gen 6 node
- D . Replace FRU component
What preparatory action is necessary to facilitate effective troubleshooting during and after PowerScale rack installation?
- A . Creating a detailed network diagram
- B . Setting up a temporary command center near the rack
- C . Ensuring all tools and spare components are available on-site
- D . Photographing each phase of the installation for reference
A federal customer wants to fully restrict the ability to access and modify data on a new Dell PowerScale cluster.
How should the cluster be deployed?
- A . Compliance mode; not connected to SRS gateway
- B . Compliance mode; connected to SRS gateway
- C . Enterprise mode; not connected to SRS gateway
- D . Enterprise mode; connected to SRS gateway
A platform engineer is installing a fully populated Dell PowerScale Gen 6 chassis in a customer rack. However, the equipment lift is broken.
What is the appropriate course of action to take before attempting to lift the chassis?
- A . Remove the power supplies and hard drives, then rack the chassis.
- B . Remove the power supplies and drive sleds while waiting for the lift to be repaired.
- C . Stop work until the lift is repaired and fully functional.
- D . Remove and label the drive sleds and compute modules, then rack the chassis with assistance.
Which tools are used for managing a PowerScale cluster? (Select two)
- A . WebUI
- B . SNMP Manager
- C . CLI
- D . PAPI
What are key considerations when designing the networking architecture for a PowerScale cluster? (Select two)
- A . Network latency
- B . Firewall configurations
- C . Switch capacity
- D . Subnet planning
A platform engineer has added an F200 node to a Dell PowerScale cluster. The cluster now has five F200 nodes.
Before leaving the site, what action must they perform?
- A . Reboot the node and wait for a green status
- B . Ensure the node LNN is set to 1
- C . Test for node connectivity and normal function
- D . SmartFail the node and rejoin to the cluster
When preparing a site for PowerScale installation, which of the following considerations are crucial? (Select two)
- A . Verifying environmental controls are within recommended parameters
- B . Ensuring that the flooring is anti-static
- C . Preparing an emergency evacuation plan specific to the data center
- D . Confirming that data center staff are trained on PowerScale hardware
How can an administrator verify that a node is successfully shut down?
- A . Verify the LEDs on the front panel are not lit.
- B . Execute the isi status -q command and see that the node is in a D— status.
- C . Execute the isi status -q command and see that the node is in an A– status.
- D . Try to access a share on the node and verify the share is inaccessible.
What is a precaution when working with Dell PowerScale equipment?
- A . Nodes can operate below 5 degrees C, but only for limited periods of time
- B . The total rack load should not exceed 70% of the branch circuit rating
- C . Use side stabilizers if the rack is not bolted to the floor
- D . Connections to the branch circuit need not be properly grounded
Which statement is accurate regarding Dell PowerScale firmware updates?
- A . Drive firmware updates require a reboot.
- B . Update can only be applied to a node in maintenance mode.
- C . Firmware updates require a serial connection to the node.
- D . Node firmware updates require a reboot.
Which Dell PowerScale interface is the simplest to use for customers?
- A . OneFS command line
- B . Platform application interface
- C . Serial console
- D . Web administration interface
What protocols are essential for secure remote PowerScale cluster management? (Select two)
- A . SNMPv3
- B . SSH
- C . HTTP
- D . RDP
When maintaining Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) in a PowerScale node, what is important to ensure?
- A . The cluster is in maintenance mode.
- B . Proper static electricity discharge procedures are followed.
- C . The firmware is updated post-installation.
- D . All CRUs are tested individually before installation.
During the maintenance of PowerScale nodes, what is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)?
- A . A component that can be replaced without sending the entire unit for repair
- B . A software module that can be updated independently
- C . A node that can be swapped with another in the cluster without downtime
- D . An external device that enhances the node’s capabilities
What is a critical consideration when handling upgrades and patching in a PowerScale environment?
- A . Scheduling downtime for each node individually
- B . Ensuring all nodes are upgraded simultaneously to prevent version mismatch
- C . Testing the upgrades in a staging environment before deployment
- D . Upgrading the node with the least amount of data first
A customer is planning to add a node to a Dell PowerScale cluster running OneFS 9.0.
Which command can they use from the CLI?
- A . isi devices node add –serial-number=<SN>
- B . isi devices -add
- C . isi node add –node-lnn
- D . isi devices node add –node-lnn
What phrase describes A-Series nodes?
- A . Designed for data archival purposes and can be combined with new or existing all-flash and hybrid storage systems
- B . Hybrid storage platforms that are highly flexible and provide support for a broad range of enterprise file workloads
- C . All-flash arrays for ultra compute and high-capacity requirements that can accomplish 250-300k protocol operations per chassis
- D . All-flash, versatile, hybrid platforms ideal for organizations that support a broad range of data archives on a single platform
According to Dell PowerScale best practices, which component may be replaced by the customer?
- A . Fan
- B . Battery
- C . M.2 vault card
- D . Power supply
When cabling nodes, what practices should be followed to ensure a successful PowerScale installation? (Select two)
- A . Labeling each cable according to its connection points
- B . Using cables of standardized lengths to reduce clutter
- C . Testing each cable for connectivity and signal integrity
- D . Implementing structured cabling that adheres to industry standards
The Serial Console is used in PowerScale environments primarily for what purpose?
- A . To execute file system commands
- B . For initial setup and configuration
- C . To monitor real-time network traffic
- D . For remote cluster management
Why is it necessary to verify the cluster’s health status before performing any hardware maintenance?
- A . To ensure no other maintenance tasks are ongoing
- B . To confirm there is no data loss risk
- C . To prevent additional strain on the cluster
- D . To ensure accurate hardware fault diagnosis
What are the necessary requirements for node class compatibility when adding new nodes to an existing cluster?
- A . Same node series, same amount of memory installed, and same back-end NIC port speed
- B . Same number of HDDs, same node model, same OneFS version above 9.0
- C . Same node series, same number of HDDs, same HDD and SSD layout
- D . Same OneFS version above 9.0, same back-end NIC port speed, same SED, and SSD security settings
What distinguishes PowerScale Gen 6 nodes from earlier generations?
- A . They offer better energy efficiency.
- B . They provide enhanced virtualization support.
- C . They have higher storage density.
- D . They feature a more robust operating system.
Which of the following tasks is crucial when installing a new FRU in a PowerScale node?
- A . Configuring network settings
- B . Validating the compatibility of the FRU with the node
- C . Assigning a static IP address to the FRU
- D . Creating a backup of the node’s configuration
What distinctive feature does PowerScale Gen 6.5 offer compared to Gen 6 nodes?
- A . Higher storage density
- B . Reduced power consumption
- C . Legacy networking support
- D . Enhanced data deduplication capabilities
In PowerScale hardware maintenance, why is it essential to track the installation and maintenance of FRUs?
- A . To maintain a detailed inventory for audit purposes
- B . To ensure optimal data placement within the cluster
- C . To facilitate future software upgrades
- D . To provide a history for troubleshooting and diagnostics
Which of the following are critical steps when replacing a PowerScale node’s motherboard? (Select two)
- A . Updating the node’s firmware to the latest version
- B . Configuring the BIOS settings according to cluster requirements
- C . Performing a full system backup
- D . Verifying network port configurations
Before replacing any CRUs in a PowerScale node, what is an important safety measure?
- A . Documenting the serial numbers of all components
- B . Ensuring the node is logically removed from the cluster
- C . Powering down the node and disconnecting it from the network
- D . Verifying the node’s data is fully replicated to other nodes
The SolVe Desktop tool is used in PowerScale environments primarily for what purpose?
- A . Monitoring real-time performance metrics
- B . Facilitating troubleshooting and diagnostics
- C . Assisting in cluster expansion planning
- D . Guiding through installation and maintenance processes
A customer has a Dell PowerScale Gen 6 cluster that is using an Ethernet backend. They have Gen 5 nodes and cables from a previous installation. A PowerScale platform engineer is on site. The customer asks the engineer if they can repurpose the Gen 5 equipment on their Gen 6 cluster.
What should the engineer advise the customer?
- A . Gen 5 nodes cannot be joined to a cluster with Gen 6 nodes running an Ethernet backend
- B . Order new cables with the right connectors
- C . Daisy chain the Gen 5 backend by InfiniBand cables, then plug them directly to the Gen 6 primary node
- D . An InfiniBand switch must be paired with the Gen 6 back-end Ethernet switches to allow the Gen 5 nodes to join
A Dell PowerScale platform engineer is connecting to Node 1 for the first time. The customer has provided a KVM for node output and after connecting the VGA and keyboard ports, the engineer powers on the node. During the boot process, the node output freezes and stops scrolling.
What is the cause of the problem?
- A . The boot process was interrupted
- B . The baud rate is set incorrectly
- C . Only a serial connection is allowed
- D . VGA works, but the keyboard does not
A platform engineer is adding three F600 nodes to a Dell PowerScale cluster.
What is a good practice when adding the nodes?
- A . Wait 5 minutes between each additional node.
- B . Manually reboot each node before joining.
- C . Use the isi network output to show progress.
- D . Join new nodes simultaneously.
After a node is serviced and ready for operation, which steps are crucial to reintegrate it into the cluster? (Select two)
- A . Synchronizing the node’s clock with the cluster
- B . Ensuring the node’s firmware is up to date
- C . Configuring the node’s network settings
- D . Assigning the node to the correct IP pool
An organization plans to add H600 nodes to a Dell PowerScale cluster. The machine room is only equipped with 120V power supplies.
What is a consideration for the platform engineer?
- A . In this environment, each chassis can accommodate only two nodes.
- B . H600 nodes can operate normally in this environment.
- C . Additional space is required for transformers in this environment.
- D . Generation 6 PowerScale nodes require high-line power.
In the context of adding a node to a PowerScale cluster, what is the purpose of smartfailing?
- A . It allows the node to join the cluster without disrupting existing operations.
- B . It tests the node’s compatibility with the cluster environment.
- C . It provides a mechanism for graceful removal of a node.
- D . It ensures data is evenly distributed across the cluster.
Which tools are indispensable for maintaining compliance within a PowerScale cluster? (Select two)
- A . File system auditing tools
- B . Configuration management databases
- C . Automated policy enforcement engines
- D . Network traffic analyzers
What are the steps required before replacing an FRU node component?
- A . Create a service request with Dell Support, gather logs, obtain replacement part then install
- B . Run the isi_healthcheck command, confirm service tag, remove node cabling, extend node
- C . Set-up workspace with ESD mat, confirm service tag, SSH into different node, run the isi healthcheck command
- D . SmartFail node, gather logs, shut the node down
What does the process of smartfailing a node involve?
- A . Temporarily removing the node from service
- B . Physically replacing the node hardware
- C . Transferring data to other nodes in the cluster
- D . Updating the cluster configuration database
A Dell PowerScale customer accidentally initiates a SmartFail on a node.
Which command can they use to stop the SmartFail process?
- A . isi node smartfail -revert
- B . isi devices node stopfail
- C . isi device smartfail –node-lnn -stop
- D . isi cluster smartresume -node
What are the essential phases in the PowerScale installation process?
- A . Planning and sizing
- B . Networking and configuration
- C . Data migration
- D . Validation and testing
What is a critical aspect of external networking setup for PowerScale clusters?
- A . Configuring VLANs
- B . Ensuring compatibility with legacy systems
- C . Implementing Quality of Service (QoS)
- D . Establishing redundant connections
What type of NIC is used for the external network on a Dell PowerScale F200 node?
- A . Dual port 10/25 GbE or dual port 40/100 GbE
- B . Single port 10 GbE or dual port 25/40 GbE
- C . Dual port 10/40 GbE or single port 100GbE
- D . Dual port 10/100 GbE