Refer to the exhibit.
You are configuring a new HPE array and verifying properties of a set of volumes.
Which RAID level is used on the VMwareDatastores-GF volume?
- A . RAID 0
- B . RAID 6
- C . Triple Parity+
- D . RAID 5
D
Explanation:
The exhibit refers to a configuration scenario where properties of a volume set, specifically VMware Datastores-GF, are being verified. The question focuses on identifying the RAID level used on this volume.
RAID 5 is a common configuration in many storage arrays because it provides a balance of performance, capacity, and data protection. In RAID 5, data is striped across multiple disks with parity information distributed among the disks. This parity allows for the recovery of data in the event of a single disk failure, making it a preferred choice for environments that require efficient storage utilization with a degree of fault tolerance.
HPE storage solutions, such as HPE Nimble Storage and HPE 3PAR, often employ RAID 5 for use cases involving virtualized environments like VMware datastores. These solutions are optimized for high performance and data protection, ensuring that even with a single drive failure, the data remains accessible and the system can continue to operate without significant performance degradation.
Reference: HPE Storage Products
HPE Flash and Hybrid Storage
HPE Nimble Storage
These resources provide comprehensive information on HPE’s RAID configurations, data protection mechanisms, and how they integrate with enterprise storage environments.
You have proposed that a customer replace their legacy SAN switches with new?-Series switches. They are concerned about the management of all the devices, so you have included SANnav in the proposal.
What are the benefits of SANnav that you should emphasize to this customer? (Choose two.)
- A . It runs in a dedicated JVM
- B . It offers automated SPOCK validation
- C . It runs in a browser
- D . It provides a global View
- E . It provides fine-grain visibility into Storage Fabrics (FC + Ethernet)
A customer has completely virtualized their datacenter with VMware. You propose a SimpliVity solution to replace their aging hardware.
Which SimpliVity features should you emphasize in your presentation? (Choose two.)
- A . It uses native hypervisor management tools for management
- B . It utilizes the Storage Management Utility for management and monitoring
- C . It utilizes a unified ASIC for performance
- D . It includes deduplication and backup capabilities
- E . It provides S3 file access
A,D
Explanation:
When proposing a SimpliVity solution for a customer who has fully virtualized their datacenter with VMware, it is essential to highlight the features that will offer the most value in a virtualized environment.
Native Hypervisor Management Tools: SimpliVity integrates seamlessly with existing hypervisor management tools, such as VMware vCenter, allowing customers to manage their virtualized infrastructure using familiar interfaces. This integration simplifies operations and reduces the learning curve for IT staff.
Deduplication and Backup Capabilities: SimpliVity’s built-in data efficiency features, including inline deduplication, compression, and optimization, significantly reduce the amount of data stored and transferred. This results in cost savings and improved backup performance, which are critical in a virtualized environment where storage efficiency is paramount.
These features directly address the needs of a virtualized datacenter, providing enhanced data protection, simplified management, and improved performance.
Reference: HPE SimpliVity Overview
HPE SimpliVity for Virtualized Environments
You want to deploy Recovery Manager Central to a customer environment.
How can you accomplish this? (Choose two.)
- A . Install RMC on top of the virtual or physical RHEL system using the GUI wizard
- B . Deploy an RMC virtual appliance to Microsoft Hyper-V hypervisor
- C . Deploy RMC on top of the virtual CentOS system using the CLI
- D . Deploy RMC on top of the virtual CentOS system using the GUI wizard
- E . Install RMC on the top of the virtual or physical RHEL system using the CLI
- F . Deploy an RMC virtual appliance to VMware ESXi hypervisor
A,F
Explanation:
Recovery Manager Central (RMC) is a powerful tool that integrates with HPE storage solutions to provide efficient and effective data protection.
When deploying RMC in a customer environment, there are multiple options available depending on the infrastructure:
Installing RMC on RHEL Systems: RMC can be installed on top of a virtual or physical Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system using the GUI wizard. This method is user-friendly and offers flexibility in deployment across different types of RHEL environments.
Deploying RMC on VMware ESXi: Another common deployment method is to deploy the RMC as a virtual appliance on a VMware ESXi hypervisor. This allows for seamless integration with virtualized environments, providing comprehensive data protection capabilities.
These deployment options provide flexibility for various customer environments, ensuring that RMC
can be effectively integrated into their existing infrastructure.
Reference: HPE Recovery Manager Central (RMC)
HPE RMC Deployment Guide
A customer uses Veeam to backup their entire datacenter.
Which Veeam feature allows them to recover a single email from their Exchange server?
- A . Changed block tracking
- B . Explorer for Storage Snapshots
- C . Data Mover Service
- D . SureBackup
B
Explanation:
Veeam’s integration with HPE storage solutions, particularly in backup and recovery scenarios, includes features that allow granular recovery of data, such as individual emails.
Explorer for Storage Snapshots is a feature within Veeam that enables customers to perform granular recovery from storage snapshots, including individual items such as emails from an Exchange server. This feature is crucial for minimizing downtime and ensuring quick recovery of specific data without the need to restore entire databases or systems.
This capability provides an efficient and user-friendly way to handle data recovery tasks, which is particularly valuable in environments where data availability and quick recovery are critical.
Reference: Veeam and HPE Integration
Veeam Explorer for Storage Snapshots
Refer to the exhibit.
You are designing a new Primera solution and demonstrating performance numbers to the customer. The customer reviews the configuration and requests a change to the configuration that will increase Random Write IOPS.
Which action will satisfy the customer request?
- A . Add more disks of smaller capacity
- B . Upgrade the HPE Primera base model
- C . Change to larger SSDs
- D . Add more FC Ports
A
Explanation:
In the scenario presented, the customer requests an increase in Random Write IOPS for their HPE Primera solution. To achieve this, adding more disks of smaller capacity is the most effective approach (Option A). By increasing the number of disks, the storage system can distribute the write operations across more disks, thereby reducing the write latency and improving the overall Random Write IOPS performance. Smaller capacity disks typically allow for better IOPS performance per GB due to their higher spindle speed and lower data density, which reduces seek times.
This strategy also aligns with best practices in storage design, where increasing the number of spindles (disks) generally enhances the performance of random workloads, particularly in write-intensive environments.
Reference: HPE Primera Overview
HPE Storage Products Overview
HPE Flash and Hybrid Storage Solutions
Which of the following are part of the SimpliVity Data Virtualization Platform architecture? (Choose two.)
- A . Presentation Layer
- B . User Management Layer
- C . Security Layer
- D . Data Management Layer
A,D
Explanation:
The HPE SimpliVity Data Virtualization Platform is designed with a modular architecture that includes several key layers. Among these, the Presentation Layer and the Data Management Layer are fundamental components (Options A and D).
The Presentation Layer is responsible for the user interface and the interaction between the user and the system. It provides the tools necessary for administrators to manage and monitor the storage environment efficiently.
The Data Management Layer handles the core functions of the SimpliVity platform, including data deduplication, compression, and optimization. This layer ensures that data is stored and managed efficiently, reducing storage costs and improving performance.
These layers work together to deliver the full capabilities of the SimpliVity platform, enabling simplified management and robust data services in a hyper-converged infrastructure environment.
Reference: HPE SimpliVity Overview
HPE SimpliVity Data Virtualization
A customer is implementing a new high performance database environment.
What type of storage should you recommend?
- A . scale-out storage
- B . object store
- C . system-defined storage
- D . network-attached storage
A
Explanation:
For a high-performance database environment, scale-out storage (Option A) is the recommended solution. Scale-out storage architectures allow for the expansion of storage capacity and performance by adding more nodes to the storage cluster. This approach provides linear scalability, enabling the environment to grow as the database’s demands increase. It is particularly effective for high-performance workloads because it balances the load across multiple nodes, reducing bottlenecks and ensuring consistent performance.
Scale-out storage also supports high availability and resilience, which are critical for maintaining uptime and reliability in database environments that require rapid data access and processing.
Reference: HPE Scale-Out Storage Solutions
HPE Storage Overview
You are designing a new enterprise array solution. The customer is interested in a caching tier that provides extremely low-latency and persistent storage at the same time. They also need to support more
than 500GB.
Which technology should you recommend?
- A . DRAM
- B . SRAM
- C . NVMe SCM
- D . NAND SSD
C
Explanation:
For the customer requiring a caching tier that offers extremely low-latency and persistent storage, NVMe Storage Class Memory (SCM) (Option C) is the ideal technology. NVMe SCM provides the performance characteristics of DRAM with the persistence of traditional storage, making it suitable for caching applications where ultra-low latency is crucial. NVMe SCM also supports capacities exceeding 500GB, which aligns with the customer’s requirement.
This technology is particularly advantageous in environments where quick access to data is critical, such as in financial services or real-time analytics applications. It bridges the gap between volatile DRAM and slower NAND SSDs, providing a highly responsive and durable storage solution.
Reference: HPE NVMe Storage Solutions
HPE Storage Class Memory
A customer is implementing an SAP HANA environment and is looking for an alternative to an entirely in-memory database.
Which storage technology should you recommend?
- A . SAS SSD
- B . NVMe SSD
- C . NVMe SCM
- D . Intel Optane
C
Explanation:
In an SAP HANA environment, the speed and latency of storage are critical for performance, especially when dealing with large datasets. While SAP HANA is designed to run entirely in memory, some customers may seek alternatives that offer a balance between performance and cost.
NVMe SCM (Storage Class Memory) is a cutting-edge storage technology that offers extremely low latency and high performance, making it an ideal alternative for environments like SAP HANA. NVMe SCM provides faster data access speeds than traditional SSDs and even NVMe SSDs, making it a
perfect fit for workloads that demand high-speed data processing, such as SAP HANA.
Reference: HPE Storage for SAP HANA
HPE NVMe Storage Solutions
HOTSPOT
You need to create an N:M relationship between VMware hypervisors and virtual volumes with the least amount of administrative overhead.
Click the option where you can create a group of VMware hypervisors for volumes provisioning.
Explanation:
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Which tool is used to determine current compaction ratios on Primera arrays?
- A . WebUI
- B . Storage Management Utility (SMU)
- C . NinjaStars
- D . SSMC System Reporter
C
Explanation:
When managing HPE Primera arrays, it’s important to assess the current compaction ratios to understand how effectively data is being stored.
NinjaStars is an HPE tool specifically designed to analyze and report on data reduction technologies, including deduplication and compression, on HPE storage arrays like Primera. It helps in determining the compaction ratios, providing insights into how efficiently the storage capacity is being utilized.
Reference: HPE Primera Storage
HPE NinjaTools Suite
A customer wants to make a full copy replica of a database to use for performance testing.
Which technology should they use to create the copy?
- A . deduplication
- B . snapshot
- C . clone
- D . synthetic full
C
Explanation:
When a customer needs to create a full copy replica of a database for performance testing, the best technology to use is a clone. A clone creates an exact, independent copy of a volume, which can be used separately from the original. This is particularly useful for scenarios such as testing, development, or backup, where an exact copy of the data is required without affecting the production environment.
Reference: HPE 3PAR and Primera Clone Technology
HPE Data Protection and Replication
A customer implemented the HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library.
Which HPE Software can the system administrator use to check the health of the library and monitor its utilization?
- A . OneView
- B . StoreServe TapeAssure Advanced
- C . StoreEver Data Verification
- D . InfoSight
B
Explanation:
For monitoring the health and utilization of the HPE StoreEver MSL6480 Tape Library, StoreServ TapeAssure Advanced is the recommended software. TapeAssure Advanced provides detailed insights into the operational status of tape libraries, including health checks, utilization metrics, and predictive analytics. This tool is essential for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of tape storage environments.
Reference: HPE StoreEver Tape Libraries
HPE TapeAssure Advanced
A customer environment includes:
10 DL380 Gen8 servers in a VMware Cluster
2 MSA storage arrays
2 8GB b-series fibre channel switches
The customer needs to replace their environment because it is end of life. They have limited budget. The customer is primarily concerned with management because they have limited IT staff, and they want to move away from fibre channel.
Which HPE Storage should you recommend?
- A . HPE Primera
- B . HPE XP8
- C . HPE Nimble dHCI
- D . HPE StoreOnce
C
Explanation:
In this scenario, the customer is looking to replace their existing environment, which includes servers, MSA storage arrays, and Fibre Channel switches. They are budget-conscious, have limited IT staff, and prefer to move away from Fibre Channel technology. The HPE Nimble dHCI (Option C) is the ideal solution to recommend.
HPE Nimble dHCI offers a converged infrastructure that simplifies management, making it easier for organizations with limited IT resources to maintain their environment. It is designed to be easy to deploy and manage, providing the benefits of both hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) and traditional converged solutions. This solution integrates compute, storage, and networking with advanced data services, and it moves away from Fibre Channel by leveraging iSCSI or Ethernet-based connectivity. The Nimble dHCI also provides excellent performance and reliability at a lower cost, which aligns with the customer’s budget constraints.
Reference: HPE Nimble Storage dHCI Overview
HPE Storage Solutions
You are designing an HPE MSA iSCSI for a customer.
Which components are typically part of the solution? (Choose two.)
- A . Drives
- B . SFPs
- C . Service Processor
- D . All-inclusive Multi-system software
- E . Switch zones
A,B
Explanation:
When designing an HPE MSA iSCSI storage solution, two critical components that are typically part of the solution are Drives (Option A) and SFPs (Small Form-factor Pluggables) (Option B).
Drives: These are the storage devices (e.g., SSDs or HDDs) that provide the necessary capacity and performance for the MSA array. The choice of drives can be tailored based on the performance and capacity needs of the customer.
SFPs: These are essential for establishing iSCSI or Fibre Channel connectivity between the storage array and the network switches. They play a crucial role in ensuring that the storage solution can be integrated into the customer’s existing network infrastructure.
The inclusion of these components ensures that the HPE MSA solution is fully functional and can meet the performance and connectivity requirements of the customer’s environment.
Reference: HPE MSA Storage Overview
HPE Storage Components
A customer is planning to upgrade their HF40 controllers to support additional I/O requirements.
To which model can they upgrade to meet their new requirements?
- A . AF60
- B . AF40
- C . HF60
- D . HF40C
C
Explanation:
For a customer planning to upgrade their HF40 controllers to support additional I/O requirements, upgrading to the HF60 (Option C) is the recommended path. The HPE Nimble HF60 offers enhanced performance, greater scalability, and improved I/O capabilities compared to the HF40. This upgrade ensures that the storage array can handle more demanding workloads and support future growth.
The HF60 model is designed to meet the needs of environments requiring higher performance and capacity, making it suitable for customers looking to expand their infrastructure without a complete overhaul.
Reference: HPE Nimble Storage Solutions
HPE Nimble Storage Controller Upgrade Path
HOTSPOT
A customer has a Nimble HF40 and needs to create a support ticket.
Click the option in the InfoSight portal where the customer can perform this task.
Explanation:
Graphical user interface, website, timeline Description automatically generated
A customer is planning to replace their existing LTO-6 tape library with a new HPE StoreEver MSL2024 tape library. They want to reuse their existing LTO-6 tape cartridges for reads and writes.
What is the latest tape drive technology that will provide backward compatibility?
- A . LTO8
- B . LTO5
- C . LTO6
- D . LTO7
D
Explanation:
When replacing an existing LTO-6 tape library with a new HPE StoreEver MSL2024 tape library, and the customer wants to reuse their LTO-6 tape cartridges, LTO7 (Option D) is the latest tape drive technology that provides backward compatibility with LTO-6 tapes.
LTO7 drives can read and write to LTO-6 cartridges, making them the optimal choice for ensuring the customer’s existing media can be utilized effectively while also providing the benefits of newer tape technology, such as higher capacity and faster data transfer rates.
Reference: HPE StoreEver Tape Solutions
HPE LTO Tape Technology
DRAG DROP
Refer to the exhibit.
You create two snapshots of a thin provisioned base volume in an HPE Primera. One snapshot is read only and the other is read-write. A write occurs at the location shown in in the diagram. Place the actions on the left into the order they are taken on the right.
Explanation:
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A customer asks you for a recommendation on setting up their new StoreOnce appliance. They plan to use NetBackup and need the highest performance setup they can get. Their local hosts are connected
via FC and the rest are connected via a WAN.
Which backup target type should you recommend?
- A . VTL
- B . S3
- C . CIFS
- D . Catalyst
A
Explanation:
When setting up a new HPE StoreOnce appliance for a customer who is using NetBackup and requires the highest performance setup, the best backup target type to recommend is VTL (Virtual Tape Library). VTLs are optimized for high-performance environments, particularly when connected via Fibre Channel (FC), which the customer has in their local setup. VTLs provide the speed and reliability of disk-based storage while emulating the tape systems that many backup solutions, like NetBackup, are designed to work with. This setup will ensure the highest throughput and performance for backup operations over FC.
Reference: HPE StoreOnce Overview
HPE VTL Solutions
HOTSPOT
You are handing over the installed array to customer. The customer wants to review the amount of HDDs and SSDs in the system.
Click the relevant menu option where the front panel of the head shelf can be visualized.
A customer successfully implemented an HPE Primera solution.
Which tool can be used to verify performance counters, such as IOPS, match customer requirements?
- A . NinjaCrawler
- B . OneView
- C . Recovery Manager Central
- D . Primera on-node management GUI
D
Explanation:
After implementing an HPE Primera solution, the most appropriate tool to verify performance counters such as IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) is the Primera on-node management GUI. This GUI provides real-time monitoring and detailed performance analytics directly from the Primera storage system itself. It allows users to track various performance metrics and ensure they align with the customer’s requirements.
Reference: HPE Primera Management
HPE Primera Performance Tools
A customer successfully implemented an HPE Primera solution.
Which tool can be used to verify achieved savings from deduplication and compression in the customer solution?
- A . NinjaSTARS
- B . 3PAR Service Processor
- C . NinjaCrawler
- D . StoreServ System Management Console
A customer has the following requirements for a storage solution:
VMware environment
20 ТВ of standard business data
400 TB of video archive files
10 GB iSCSI connectivity
They are most concerned with the cost of the solution.
Which HPE storage solution offers the lowest cost while meeting the customer requirements?
- A . HPE Nimble
- B . HPE SimpliVity
- C . HPE Primera
- D . HPE MSA
D
Explanation:
Given the customer’s requirements for a storage solution in a VMware environment, with 20 TB of standard business data, 400 TB of video archive files, and a concern for cost, HPE MSA is the most cost-effective solution that meets these needs. HPE MSA offers affordable storage with enterprise features such as snapshots and replication. It supports iSCSI connectivity, which aligns with the customer’s 10 GB iSCSI requirements. Additionally, MSA provides a balance of performance and capacity, making it a suitable choice for environments where budget is a primary concern.
You are proposing a StoreOnce solution to a customer that has always used tape for a backup target.
What should you suggest to ensure that the StoreOnce deduplication is correctly sized?
- A . StoreOnce timeless storage
- B . DDAnalyzer
- C . proof of concept with StoreOnce VSA
- D . OCA
D
Explanation:
When proposing a StoreOnce solution to a customer transitioning from tape backups, it’s crucial to correctly size the deduplication requirements. OCA (Outcome-based Capacity Analyzer) is the recommended tool for this purpose. OCA helps to predict and size the deduplication storage needs by analyzing the data types and patterns, ensuring that the StoreOnce system is correctly configured to handle the customer’s backup workloads efficiently.
A customer is purchasing an HPE MSA 2050 for a branch office. They will use it for critical data services. The customer is concerned that 64 snapshots will not be adequate as they grow.
What can be added to the array to address the customer’s concerns?
- A . Advanced Data Services Suite license
- B . All-inclusive Multi-system license
- C . Virtual Copy license
- D . Adaptive Optimization license
A
Explanation:
The HPE MSA 2050 comes with a base set of features, including the ability to create up to 64 snapshots. However, for customers who require more extensive snapshot capabilities as their data services grow, the Advanced Data Services Suite license is the appropriate solution. This license extends the functionality of the MSA, including an increase in the number of snapshots that can be created and managed, thus addressing the customer’s concerns about future growth.
Reference: HPE MSA 2050 Storage
HPE MSA Advanced Data Services
You have proposed a Primera array to a customer for new primary storage. The customer currently has an older 3PAR array that they will continue to use moving forward. The customer would like high availability configured.
Which RMC Peer Copy pre-requisites do you need to point out to the customer? (Choose two.)
- A . No license is required
- B . 2-port 10 Gb Ethernet Adapter (NIC) is required
- C . 4-port 1 Gb Ethernet Adapter (NIC) is required in each array
- D . RMC 6.2 is required
- E . Target drive type must match source drive type
B,D
Explanation:
When configuring high availability with HPE Primera and 3PAR arrays using RMC (Recovery Manager Central) Peer Copy, there are specific prerequisites that must be met:
2-port 10 Gb Ethernet Adapter (NIC): Each array must be equipped with a 2-port 10 Gb Ethernet Adapter to support the high-speed data transfer required for Peer Copy operations.
RMC 6.2: The customer must have RMC version 6.2 or later installed, as this version includes the necessary features and enhancements to support Peer Copy between Primera and 3PAR arrays. These prerequisites are crucial to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance when setting up high availability between the two storage arrays.
Reference: HPE Primera and 3PAR Integration
HPE RMC Overview
Which protocol can be used for accessing StoreOnce VTL target from Veeam?
- A . FC
- B . NFSv4
- C . iSCSI
- D . SMBv3
A
Explanation:
For accessing StoreOnce VTL (Virtual Tape Library) targets from Veeam, the recommended protocol is FC (Fibre Channel). FC provides the high throughput and low latency necessary for backup operations, making it ideal for environments where speed and reliability are critical. StoreOnce VTL supports FC as a primary protocol for integrating with backup applications like Veeam.
Reference: HPE StoreOnce VTL
Veeam and HPE StoreOnce Integration
Which StoreOnce Gen4 features are included with the system software without additional licenses? (Choose two.)
- A . Encryption
- B . Cloud Bank
- C . Catalyst
- D . VTL/NAS replication
- E . Flexible I/O HBAs
C,D
Explanation:
In StoreOnce Gen4 systems, certain features are included with the system software without requiring additional licenses:
Catalyst: HPE StoreOnce Catalyst is included and provides advanced data reduction and deduplication capabilities, as well as integration with backup software.
VTL/NAS replication: This feature allows replication of Virtual Tape Libraries (VTL) and NAS shares between StoreOnce systems, ensuring data protection and disaster recovery, and it comes standard with the system software.
These features enhance the StoreOnce system’s functionality, providing value without additional costs.
Reference: HPE StoreOnce Features
StoreOnce Gen4 Technical Specifications
You are proposing a new Nimble solution to a customer that recently experienced data loss in their existing storage array.
Which features of the Nimble array should you emphasize to your customer to address their concerns? (Choose two.)
- A . quick RAID rebuild
- B . deduplication
- C . compression
- D . encryption
- E . triple party
A,E
Explanation:
When addressing a customer’s concerns about data loss, the features of the HPE Nimble array that should be emphasized are the quick RAID rebuild (Option A) and triple parity (Option E).
Quick RAID Rebuild: This feature is crucial in reducing downtime and data loss risk after a disk failure. Nimble’s RAID technology ensures that if a drive fails, the rebuild process is swift, minimizing the exposure time during which data is vulnerable.
Triple Parity: This feature provides an additional layer of protection against multiple simultaneous drive failures. Triple parity RAID allows the array to withstand up to three drive failures without data loss, which significantly enhances the reliability and durability of the storage system.
These features work together to provide a robust, resilient storage solution that mitigates the risk of data loss and ensures high availability, making them particularly important for customers who have experienced data loss in the past.
Reference: HPE Nimble Storage Data Protection
HPE Storage Reliability and Resilience
Which tool is used to configure an HPE MSA 2052?
- A . InfoSight
- B . SMU
- C . CMC
- D . SSMC
B
Explanation:
The HPE MSA 2052 storage array is typically configured using the Storage Management Utility (SMU) (Option B). SMU is a web-based interface that allows administrators to manage and configure their MSA storage arrays. It provides an intuitive platform for setting up volumes, managing RAID levels, and configuring network settings.
This tool is essential for efficiently managing the storage environment and ensuring that the system is optimized for the specific needs of the customer.
Reference: HPE MSA 2052 Configuration
HPE Storage Management Tools
DRAG DROP
Match the feature to the appropriate C-Series DCNM license type.
Explanation:
Graphical user interface, application Description automatically generated
A customer has a VMware environment running vSphere 6.5. They are running DL380 Gen10 servers with HPE 82Q adapters connected through a HPE SN3000B switch to a Nimble HF40. They plan to upgrade the hypervisor.
What should they use to identify the latest firmware and compatibility information?
- A . SAN Health Diagnostics
- B . SPOCK
- C . OneView
- D . SAN Design Reference Guide
B
Explanation:
For identifying the latest firmware and compatibility information, especially in a VMware environment with HPE hardware, the SPOCK (Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge) tool (Option B) is the recommended resource. SPOCK provides detailed compatibility matrices, firmware recommendations, and interoperability guidelines, ensuring that all components in the storage and server environment are compatible and supported by HPE.
Using SPOCK ensures that the customer’s upgrade process is smooth and that all hardware and software components are correctly aligned.
Reference: HPE SPOCK Compatibility Tool
HPE Firmware and Compatibility Resources
DRAG DROP
Match the MSA architecture components with their descriptions.
Explanation:
Virtual Disk group
Tier
Volume Group
Virtual pool
Virtual Volume
A customer needs a centralized solution for storing departmental data to be accessed by Windows-
based laptops and other personal devices.
Which solution should you recommend?
- A . Block storage, directly accessed over FC
- B . Block storage, directly accessed over SAS
- C . Object storage, accessed over S3 connector
- D . File-oriented storage, accessed over SMB
D
Explanation:
For a customer needing a centralized storage solution accessible by Windows-based laptops and other personal devices, file-oriented storage accessed over SMB (Option D) is the most appropriate recommendation. SMB (Server Message Block) is a network file sharing protocol that allows files to be shared among devices running on a Windows network.
File-oriented storage solutions, like HPE’s StoreEasy or Nimble with file services, are designed to serve files over the network using SMB, providing easy and secure access to departmental data.
Reference: HPE File Storage Solutions
HPE SMB File Sharing
You deployed and configured an all-flash Nimble array. The customer wants to attach their Windows-based server to the array.
Which HPE tool can you use on the host server to make the integration easier?
- A . StorServe Management Console
- B . Channel bonding
- C . Connection Manager
- D . Centralized Management Console
C
Explanation:
To make the integration of a Windows-based server with an all-flash Nimble array easier, HPE’s Connection Manager (Option C) is the recommended tool. Connection Manager simplifies the configuration of iSCSI or Fibre Channel connections between the server and the Nimble storage array. It helps automate the setup process, ensuring that the best practices for connectivity are followed, which results in optimized performance and reliability.
This tool is particularly useful for administrators who may not be storage experts, as it streamlines the complex tasks associated with connecting servers to enterprise-grade storage systems.
Reference: HPE Nimble Connection Manager
HPE Storage Integration Tools
A small company has recently purchased an MSA and two B-series SN3000B switches. In an effort save money, they installed the solution themselves. They call you complaining they can now see the multiple volumes on the MSA after creating just a single volume.
What should you advise them to do?
- A . Enable Smart SAN on the MSA 2052
- B . Set volume’s tier affinity to Performance
- C . Enable zoning on the SN3000B switches
- D . Enable MPIO on their host
C
Explanation:
The issue of seeing multiple volumes after creating just a single volume on the MSA is likely due to a lack of zoning on the Fibre Channel switches. Zoning is a method used in Fibre Channel networks to segment a fabric into smaller, manageable zones, which helps in controlling access between devices. By enabling zoning on the SN3000B switches, the customer can isolate the connections and ensure that only the desired host can see specific volumes. This prevents the scenario where multiple volumes are visible to a host that should only have access to one.
Reference: HPE MSA Storage Overview
HPE B-series SN3000B Switches
A customer is deploying a new StoreOnce VSA solution.
How can the necessary storage capacity be added to the VSA? (Choose two.)
- A . Verify sufficient capacity LTUs are available
- B . Add a new virtual hard disk to the virtual machine
- C . The Cloud bank container needs to be configured once the VSA boots
- D . The Cloud bank container needs to be configured from the vCenter client
A,B
Explanation:
When deploying a new StoreOnce VSA (Virtual Storage Appliance), expanding storage capacity can be done by the following methods:
Verify sufficient capacity LTUs are available: License to Use (LTU) is required to allocate more storage to the VSA. Ensuring that there are sufficient LTUs available is essential before increasing capacity. Add a new virtual hard disk to the virtual machine: This is the process of physically increasing the storage allocated to the VSA. By adding a new virtual hard disk to the virtual machine, you expand the storage capacity that the VSA can utilize.
These steps are critical for correctly scaling the storage capacity of a StoreOnce VSA solution.
Reference: HPE StoreOnce VSA Deployment
HPE StoreOnce Capacity Licensing
DRAG DROP
A customer wants to implement a new storage network, but wants to retain the ability to connect with legacy fiber channel-based components.
Drag the appropriate component to each box on the diagram to design a new storage network.
A customer currently runs MSA 2040 SAS storage system with SFF drives. They are planning a hardware refresh. The customer is using virtual pools only, and is concerned about problematic data Migration to the new platform.
How can the update to MSA2050 be performed?
- A . Peer migration license must be purchased for the online migration
- B . Peer migration license must be purchased for the offline migration
- C . Existing drives can be moved to the new system; both systems need to be online
- D . Existing drives can be moved to the new system; both systems need to be offline
D
Explanation:
When upgrading from an MSA 2040 to an MSA 2050, the customer can physically move the existing SFF drives to the new MSA 2050 system. However, both systems need to be offline during the process to ensure data integrity and a smooth migration. This approach is efficient for customers using virtual pools, as it allows them to transition to the new hardware without complex data migration processes.
Reference: HPE MSA 2050 Overview
HPE MSA Data Migration Guide
You are installing an HPE 3PAR StoreServ solution and need to integrate the array with the 3rd party monitoring application customer is using.
Which technology can be configured at 3PAR to support forwarding events from the array to the customer’s monitoring application?
- A . IPMI
- B . NTP
- C . SNMPv3
- D . DMI
C
Explanation:
To integrate an HPE 3PAR StoreServ array with a third-party monitoring application, SNMPv3 (Simple Network Management Protocol version 3) can be configured. SNMPv3 is a protocol that supports the forwarding of events from the array to external monitoring tools. It is a secure and standardized method for managing and monitoring network devices, including storage arrays like HPE 3PAR StoreServ.
Reference: HPE 3PAR StoreServ Management
HPE 3PAR SNMP Configuration
Which actions can be done within InfoSight Cross-Stack Analytics for VMware and Hyper-V? (Choose two.)
- A . View replication policies
- B . Find noisy neighbors
- C . Locate inactive VMs
- D . Modify administrative privileges
- E . Review backup schedules
B,C
Explanation:
HPE InfoSight Cross-Stack Analytics for VMware and Hyper-V provides a comprehensive view of the virtual environment, allowing users to monitor and analyze various aspects of their infrastructure. Two key actions that can be performed within this tool are finding noisy neighbors (Option B) and locating inactive VMs (Option C).
Find noisy neighbors: This feature helps identify virtual machines (VMs) that are consuming excessive resources and negatively impacting the performance of other VMs within the environment. By identifying these "noisy neighbors," administrators can take corrective action to optimize resource allocation and improve overall system performance.
Locate inactive VMs: This functionality allows administrators to detect VMs that are consuming resources but are not actively in use. Identifying and addressing these inactive VMs can help free up resources and improve the efficiency of the virtual environment.
These capabilities make InfoSight Cross-Stack Analytics a powerful tool for maintaining optimal performance in VMware and Hyper-V environments.
Reference: HPE InfoSight for Servers
HPE Cross-Stack Analytics Overview
DRAG DROP
Match each address with the associated address type.
Explanation:
Graphical user interface, text, application Description automatically generated
A customer purchased a StoreOnce 3620 earlier in the year and has decided to add a 10GBase-Т adapter to it, which the customer sourced elsewhere and installed themselves. They complain that the new adapter is not configurable.
What is the most likely reason for this issue?
- A . The StoreOnce software requires updating
- B . Secure boot must be enabled in the BIOS to securely enable HBAs
- C . The customer failed to install a License to Use (LTU) for it
- D . The StoreOnce needs to connect to InfoSight to validate the adapter authenticity
C
Explanation:
The most likely reason the 10GBase-T adapter installed in the StoreOnce 3620 is not configurable is that the customer failed to install a License to Use (LTU) for it (Option C). HPE StoreOnce systems require an LTU for certain hardware components and features. Without the appropriate license, the system will not recognize or allow configuration of the newly installed hardware.
Ensuring that the LTU is correctly installed would likely resolve the issue and allow the adapter to be
fully operational.
Reference: HPE StoreOnce Overview
HPE Licensing and Support
You are designing a new storage environment for a customer. They need good performance, but need to keep costs to a minimum.
They have a very limited staff, and staff is concerned about learning new technologies. You plan to recommend a Nimble HF20 solution.
Which storage connectivity components should you recommend?
- A . FlexFabric switches, Nimble iSCSI card. FC adapters for servers
- B . FC switches, Nimble FC card, FC adapters for servers
- C . Ethernet switches, Nimble iSCSI card, dedicated NICs for servers
- D . Ethernet switches, Nimble FC card, dedicated FC for servers
C
Explanation:
For a customer looking for a cost-effective storage solution with good performance, while also having a limited IT staff concerned about learning new technologies, recommending Ethernet switches, a Nimble iSCSI card, and dedicated NICs for servers (Option C) is the most appropriate choice.
This configuration is cost-effective and simplifies management by using familiar Ethernet networking
technology, which most IT staff are already familiar with. The Nimble iSCSI card provides the necessary storage connectivity while leveraging Ethernet infrastructure, making it easier to deploy and manage compared to Fibre Channel solutions.
Reference: HPE Nimble Storage Connectivity Options
HPE Networking Solutions
A customer runs their core application on an aging HPE 3PAR StoreServ 20000 Storage array. The application requires 100% availability.
Which HPE storage solution should you recommend?
- A . Nimble
- B . Nimble dHCI
- C . Primera
- D . MSA
C
Explanation:
Given that the customer’s core application requires 100% availability, the HPE Primera (Option C) is the best storage solution to recommend. HPE Primera is designed for mission-critical applications that demand the highest levels of availability, performance, and resilience. It offers advanced data services, AI-driven predictive analytics, and a 100% availability guarantee, making it the ideal choice for environments where downtime is not an option.
Primera’s architecture is built to ensure continuous availability, even in the face of hardware failures or other unexpected issues, which makes it superior to other options like Nimble or MSA for this specific requirement.
Reference: HPE Primera Overview
HPE Mission-Critical Storage Solutions
You are asked to review an installation plan for a new Primera storage array. The array will go into an existing environment that has been in production for over 4 years.
It includes:
C7000s with Gen8 blades
8Gb Brocade switches
a 3PAR 7400
an MSA that is used as a backup target
What should you use to find appropriate installation and planning guides?
- A . SAF Analyze and Collector
- B . Information Library
- C . NinjaSTARS
- D . SPOCK
D
Explanation:
When reviewing an installation plan for a new Primera storage array in an existing environment, the best resource to find appropriate installation and planning guides is SPOCK (Option D). SPOCK (Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge) provides detailed interoperability and configuration guides, ensuring that all components in the existing infrastructure (such as C7000s, Brocade switches, and 3PAR 7400) are compatible with the new Primera array.
SPOCK is an essential tool for ensuring that the installation process is seamless and that the environment will support the new storage solution without any compatibility issues.
Reference: HPE SPOCK Compatibility Tool
HPE Installation and Planning Guides
You are designing a new HPE 3PAR StoreServ solution.
Which HPE tool allows editing the Customer Intent Document and adding specific instructions for packing?
- A . One Config Advanced
- B . SAF Collect
- C . NinjaSTARS
- D . Storage Sizing Tool
Refer to the exhibit.
A customer purchased a Primera C6S0 array to replace several older 3PAR arrays. They plan to upgrade the system as each 3PAP reaches the end of its lease. The initial sizing included 100TB effective capacity for an Oracle database environment.
The first 3PAR to come off lease has 100TB of VDI boot images that support thousands of users.
Which addition to the Primera should you recommend?
A)
B)
C)
D)
- A . Option A
- B . Option B
- C . Option C
- D . Option D
A
Explanation:
The exhibit shows various configurations for expanding an HPE Primera C6S0 array. The customer is planning to upgrade the system as older 3PAR arrays come off lease. Since the next 3PAR system to be replaced holds 100TB of VDI boot images for thousands of users, the recommended addition to the Primera array should focus on providing the necessary performance and capacity for VDI workloads.
Option A in the exhibit appears to include a configuration that balances SSD storage with high performance, making it suitable for VDI environments. This option would allow the customer to maintain a high level of performance while migrating and consolidating their VDI workloads onto the new Primera system.
Reference: HPE Primera Storage Overview
HPE Storage for VDI
HOTSPOT
You are configuring a new HPE 3PAR solution and need to create a new disk group with a defined RAID level.
Click the appropriate option where the RAID can be selected.
Which feature allows HPE Primera, HPE Nimble, and HPE XP arrays to work with third-party management tools?
- A . REST API
- B . Data Protection Manager (DPM)
- C . StoreServe Management Console (SSMC)
- D . Service Processor
A
Explanation:
The REST API (Option A) is a critical feature that allows HPE Primera, HPE Nimble, and HPE XP arrays to work with third-party management tools. REST APIs provide a standardized interface for programmatically accessing and controlling the storage arrays. This enables integration with various management platforms, automation scripts, and orchestration tools, allowing for greater flexibility
and streamlined management in diverse IT environments.
By using REST API, organizations can integrate their HPE storage systems with existing management frameworks, ensuring a cohesive and efficient infrastructure management approach.
Reference: HPE REST API for Storage
HPE Storage Management
DRAG DROP
Select the correct initiation option for each HPE Primera function.
Explanation:
Graphical user interface, application Description automatically generated
What is the purpose of WWN in FC SAN? (Choose two.)
- A . Identification of zone members
- B . Identification of entities denied access to a volume
- C . Identification of entities via Storage Name Server (SNS)
- D . Load balanced frame delivery
- E . Forward translation of DNS entries
A,C
Explanation:
In a Fibre Channel (FC) SAN, the World Wide Name (WWN) serves as a unique identifier for devices within the network.
The WWN is used in several critical functions:
Identification of zone members (Option A): WWNs are used to define and manage zones within a SAN. Zoning is a method of grouping devices, such as servers and storage arrays, to control access and ensure data security. By identifying zone members via their WWNs, administrators can control which devices can communicate within the SAN.
Identification of entities via Storage Name Server (SNS) (Option C): The WWN is registered with the Storage Name Server (SNS) in the SAN fabric. The SNS maintains a database of all devices within the SAN and their associated WWNs, enabling efficient routing of data frames to the correct destination.
These features make the WWN a fundamental element in the operation and management of a Fibre Channel SAN.
Reference: HPE SAN and Zoning Overview
HPE Fibre Channel Networking Solutions
You have proposed a Primera array to a customer for primary storage. The customer currently has an older HPE 3PAR array and will continue to use it moving forward. The customer would like high availability configured.
Which RMC Peer Copy pre-requisites do you need to point out to the customer? (Choose two.)
- A . 4-port 1 Gb Ethernet Adapter (NIC) is required in each array
- B . Target drive type must match source drive type
- C . 2-port 10 Gb Ethernet Adapter (NIC) is required in each array
- D . Check that the 3PAR OS version is supported
- E . Required license must be provided
- F . RMC 6.2
D,F
Explanation:
When proposing a Primera array and ensuring high availability with an existing HPE 3PAR array, there are specific RMC (Recovery Manager Central) Peer Copy prerequisites that need to be addressed: Check that the 3PAR OS version is supported (Option D): It is crucial to verify that the HPE 3PAR OS version is compatible with the RMC version being used. Incompatibility between the OS versions can lead to failures in replication or other high availability features.
RMC 6.2 (Option F): RMC 6.2 is the required version for ensuring compatibility with the features necessary for Peer Copy between Primera and 3PAR arrays. Ensuring that this version is installed and correctly configured is essential for successful implementation.
These prerequisites help ensure that the high availability setup between the Primera and 3PAR arrays functions correctly and that the data protection mechanisms are reliable.
Reference: HPE RMC Overview
HPE 3PAR and Primera Compatibility
Which tool is used to provide centralized management of 3PAR and Primera arrays?
- A . SMU
- B . Primera UI
- C . WebUI
- D . SSMC
D
Explanation:
The StoreServ Management Console (SSMC) (Option D) is the tool used for centralized management of both HPE 3PAR and Primera arrays. SSMC provides a unified interface for managing storage arrays, enabling administrators to monitor, configure, and maintain their storage infrastructure from a single console. It offers advanced features for performance tuning, capacity planning, and data protection, making it an essential tool for organizations using these storage systems.
SSMC simplifies the management process and enhances the efficiency of storage operations, which is particularly beneficial in environments with complex storage requirements.
Reference: HPE StoreServ Management Console
HPE SSMC Overview
You need to deploy a Recovery Manager Central appliance and integrate it with a customer’s 3PAR system.
Which information must be collected from the customer in order to proceed with the installer? (Choose two.)
- A . StoreOnce store name
- B . vCenter IP address or hostname
- C . HPE 3PAR used capacity
- D . IP address of the RMC
- E . NFS path
B,D
Explanation:
When deploying a Recovery Manager Central (RMC) appliance and integrating it with a customer’s HPE 3PAR system, the following information is critical:
vCenter IP address or hostname (Option B): The RMC appliance needs to communicate with the VMware vCenter server for managing virtual machines and performing data protection tasks. The IP address or hostname of the vCenter server is necessary for this integration.
IP address of the RMC (Option D): The IP address of the RMC appliance itself is required during the installation process to ensure proper network configuration and communication between the RMC appliance, the 3PAR storage system, and other network components.
Collecting this information beforehand ensures that the installation process proceeds smoothly and that the RMC appliance can be correctly configured to protect the customer’s data environment.
Reference: HPE RMC Installation Guide
HPE 3PAR Integration with RMC
DRAG DROP
Match each HPE storage solution to its use case.
Explanation:
Graphical user interface, text, application Description automatically generated
What is the typical protocol used to access data from object storage?
- A . FC
- B . NVMe
- C . HTTP
- D . iSCSI
C
Explanation:
The typical protocol used to access data from object storage is HTTP (Option C). Object storage systems, such as those used in cloud environments, typically expose their data through RESTful APIs over HTTP. This allows for easy access and manipulation of data objects over the web. Unlike traditional block or file storage, object storage is designed for scalability and is commonly used for storing large amounts of unstructured data, such as media files, backups, and archives.
HTTP is the standard protocol for web communications, making it the ideal choice for accessing data in object storage environments, which are often cloud-based or designed for remote access.
Reference: HPE Object Storage Overview
HPE Cloud and Object Storage Solutions
Which functionality available in an HPE 3 Par StoreServ 8400 system that is not available in an HPE 3par Storesrve 7200
- A . Data at Rest Encryption
- B . Persistent Checksum end-to-end data integrity (correct)
- C . Adaptive optimization and dynamic Optimization
- D . Online import license
B
Explanation:
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8400 system includes the Persistent Checksum feature, which provides end-to-end data integrity. This functionality ensures that data remains consistent and uncorrupted as it travels through the system, from the host to the storage array and back. This feature is particularly important for environments where data integrity is critical, such as financial services or healthcare.
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7200 does not offer this feature, making it a significant differentiator between the two systems.
Reference: HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Series
HPE Persistent Checksum
Which storage principle would benefits of customer who has several departments in their organization with different storage needs?
- A . Autonomic Management
- B . Federated storage
- C . Scale out storage
- D . Multi-tenancy
D
Explanation:
Multi-tenancy is a storage principle that allows multiple departments or tenants within an organization to share the same storage infrastructure while maintaining logical separation of data.
This approach benefits organizations with different departments that have varying storage needs by providing isolated storage environments within a single physical system. It optimizes storage resource utilization and enhances data security, making it ideal for environments where multiple workloads coexist.
Reference: HPE 3PAR Multi-tenancy
HPE Storage Virtualization
A customer with restricted budget has an existing HPE 3PAR storeserver 8200 using 10kfast class and near line drives because of the implementation of new application .the workload has shifted to be read intensive therefore, they want to increase the read I/O performance What should they add to their environment?
- A . A tier with 15k fast class 600 GB drive for new CPG, configure AO policy to advantage of new resources
- B . Two 400 GB SSD drives and enable adaptive flash cache (page 173) eed to check
- C . A tier with 15k fast class drive and implement thin provisioned deduplicated virtual volumes
- D . A tier of SSD and implement thin provisioned virtual volume
D
Explanation:
Given the shift to a read-intensive workload, adding a tier of SSD (Solid State Drives) will significantly improve the read I/O performance of the environment. Implementing thin provisioned virtual volumes allows the storage to be allocated more efficiently, optimizing the use of available SSD resources. This combination ensures that the customer can meet the new performance demands without overspending, making it the best option for a budget-restricted scenario.
Reference: HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Series
HPE Thin Provisioning
Which management interface uses four basic commands (Create, read, update ad delete )to enable administrators to define ad radically simply management processes?
- A . Rest API
- B . WMI
- C . SMI-S
- D . WEBEM
A
Explanation:
The REST API (Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface) uses four basic commands: Create, Read, Update, and Delete (often abbreviated as CRUD). These commands enable administrators to define and simplify management processes in a programmatic way. REST APIs are widely used in modern IT environments for their simplicity and efficiency in managing and interacting with systems, including storage and networking solutions.
Reference: HPE REST API Documentation
Introduction to REST API
What can move data directly from a snapshot to backup storage independent of backup server software?
- A . SSMC
- B . Virtual Lock
- C . CLI
- D . Express Protect
D
Explanation:
Express Protect is a feature that allows data to be moved directly from a snapshot to backup storage independently of the backup server software. This feature is available in HPE’s backup and recovery solutions, and it is designed to streamline the backup process, reduce load on the backup server, and improve overall backup efficiency.
Reference: HPE Backup Solutions
HPE StoreOnce Express Protect
What is the benefits of HPE synergy (Select 2)
- A . It can present block storage services from HPE 3par as part of the resource pool
- B . It support up to 3 HPE store Virtual VSA nodes for storage RAID
- C . It can use HPE 3PAR file persona for objet storage
- D . It can compose and reclaim DAS storage
- E . It support HPE blade system C-Class Flex Fabrics Interconnect module (need to check)
A,D
Explanation:
HPE Synergy is a composable infrastructure solution that provides flexibility and scalability for data centers.
The benefits include:
Block Storage Services from HPE 3PAR: HPE Synergy can integrate with HPE 3PAR storage to present block storage services as part of its resource pool. This allows for a more unified and efficient management of storage resources across the infrastructure.
Composing and Reclaiming DAS Storage: HPE Synergy allows administrators to compose and reclaim direct-attached storage (DAS) as needed, optimizing the use of available storage resources and improving overall efficiency.
These features make HPE Synergy a powerful solution for modern data centers that require flexible, scalable, and efficient infrastructure management.
Reference: HPE Synergy Overview
HPE 3PAR and Synergy Integration
A large organization is experiencing exponential data growth of object storage due to recent mergers and acquisition. They need an on-premise solution to optimize cost at petabyte scale.
Which components should you recommend for a software-defined solution? (select two)
- A . HPE Appolo 4510 server
- B . HPE Complete CScalability RING
- C . HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 compute modules
- D . HPE complete CCTERA
- E . HPE 3PAR Storeserv 9450c
A,B
Explanation:
For a large organization experiencing exponential data growth in object storage, particularly at a petabyte scale, a software-defined solution is recommended. The components to consider are: HPE Apollo 4510 Server: The Apollo 4510 is designed for massive storage capacities, making it ideal for handling large-scale data storage needs in an efficient manner.
HPE Complete C Scalability RING: The Scalability RING is a software-defined storage solution that provides scalable object storage capabilities. It is well-suited for environments that require on-premise solutions to optimize costs at petabyte scales.
These components provide the necessary infrastructure to manage large volumes of object storage
efficiently and cost-effectively.
Reference: HPE Apollo 4000 Systems
HPE Complete C Scalability RING
A customer migrate their infrastructure from a 3rd party storage to a Nimble
environment. During an architecture workshop, you discuss VMvision with the customer and the system engineer.
Which statement is correct when implementing performance monitoring using VMVision?
- A . Nibmle service processor collects relevant per VM performance data and send them using SSL port 443 to VMvision
- B . VMvision is an agentless integration into infosight and needs only the Vcenter server appliance credentials to connect. (page 112)
- C . VMware vSphere storage API’s array integration (VAAI)has to be configured to combine storage and VM performance metrics
- D . SNMP trap service has to be configured to send traps to infosight and integrate performance data using VMvision.
B
Explanation:
VMvision is a feature within HPE InfoSight that provides deep visibility into the performance and resource utilization of virtual machines (VMs) running on HPE Nimble Storage arrays. It offers an agentless approach, meaning it does not require any additional software or agents to be installed on the VMs or hosts. Instead, VMvision leverages the vCenter server appliance credentials to directly gather data from the VMware environment.
Once integrated with vCenter, VMvision can collect and analyze VM-level performance data, such as latency, IOPS, and throughput, in real-time. This data is then correlated with storage performance metrics, allowing administrators to easily identify bottlenecks and optimize VM performance. The agentless nature of VMvision simplifies the deployment process and reduces the management overhead associated with performance monitoring.
Unlike traditional performance monitoring tools that may require configuring SNMP traps or deploying agents on each VM, VMvision’s integration with InfoSight streamlines the process by using existing vCenter APIs to gather the necessary data. This approach not only ensures a seamless integration but also enhances the accuracy of the performance insights provided by InfoSight.
For more details, refer to the following HPE Storage references:
HPE Nimble Storage
HPE InfoSight for Storage
HPE Flash and Hybrid Storage
Which SAN topology offers the highest centralized data access performance?
- A . Meshed
- B . Cascaded
- C . Core-Edge
- D . Ring
C
Explanation:
The Core-Edge SAN topology offers the highest centralized data access performance. In this topology, the core switch provides centralized connectivity, and the edge switches connect to the hosts and storage devices. This architecture is highly scalable and supports high-performance data access while maintaining low latency. It is ideal for large SAN environments where centralized data management and high throughput are crucial.
Reference: HPE SAN Solutions
SAN Topology Guide
A customer need to implement a new SAN fabric for their growing environment. The new SAN should provide a high performance and portCefficient network with many-to-many connectivity. Because of changing requirement and the possible acquisition of another company in the near future. The customer cannot predit the I/O traffic pattern within the SAN. The customer also concerned about availability.
Which type of SAN topology should you recommend?
- A . Core-edge fabric
- B . Single switch fabric
- C . Cascaded fabric
- D . Meshed fabric
D
Explanation:
A Meshed fabric SAN topology is recommended when the customer requires a high-performance, port-efficient network with many-to-many connectivity and cannot predict I/O traffic patterns. This topology provides multiple paths between devices, ensuring high availability and redundancy. It is flexible and can easily accommodate changes in the network, such as the acquisition of another company, making it ideal for environments with dynamic requirements.
Reference: HPE SAN Fabric Design
SAN Fabric Planning Guide
Which storage tool in the storage assessment foundry provide data protection analysis?
- A . Ninja protected+ (318)
- B . NinjaCrawler
- C . Ninja Thin
- D . Ninja Stars
A
Explanation:
NinjaProtected+ is a storage assessment tool from HPE that provides data protection analysis. It helps customers understand their data protection landscape, assess backup and recovery needs, and optimize data protection strategies. This tool is particularly useful for ensuring that the data is adequately protected across different storage environments.
Reference: HPE Ninja Tools Overview
NinjaProtected+ Tool
A customer is a cloud service provider with infrastructure powered by HPE 3PAR Storeserv 9000.The customer is concern about their ability to ensure the quality of service and protect their tenants from unpredictable bursts of I/O from other tenants.
What should you recommended to your customer?
- A . Use priority optimization to enable service level for workloads
- B . Use virtual domain to automatically set multi-tenant policies
- C . Use dynamic optimization to automatically manage quality of service
- D . Use adaptive optimization to optimize service level automatically
A
Explanation:
For a cloud service provider using HPE 3PAR StoreServ 9000, Priority Optimization is the recommended solution to ensure the quality of service (QoS) and protect tenants from unpredictable bursts of I/O from other tenants. Priority Optimization allows administrators to set service levels for different workloads, ensuring that critical workloads receive the necessary resources while maintaining overall system performance. This feature helps manage and enforce QoS in a multi-tenant environment, providing predictable performance and preventing noisy neighbors from impacting other tenants.
Reference: HPE 3PAR Priority Optimization
HPE 3PAR StoreServ 9000 Overview
A customer has an existing configuration consisting of first class and nearline SAS drive in an 8000 SFF enclosure. They add two SFF 8000enclosure that are fully populated with nearline drives to an existing HPE 3Par storeserv 8400 array.
What should the customer do to optimize their storage configuration?
- A . Defrag the CPG and run align drive on their system
- B . Run tunesys and on the array (275)
- C . Enable space reclamation
- D . Create new CPG for the newly installed drivers
B
Explanation:
The correct action to optimize the storage configuration when adding new enclosures and drives to an existing HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8400 array is to run the tunesys command. This utility performs a system-wide optimization that includes rebalancing the data across all physical disks to ensure optimal performance and space utilization. tunesys is especially useful when new drives are added because it ensures that the workload is evenly distributed across both the new and existing drives, preventing potential hotspots and improving overall system efficiency. Defragmenting the Common Provisioning Groups (CPGs) and aligning the drives would be beneficial in certain scenarios, but the first and most comprehensive step is to use tunesys.
For more details, refer to the following HPE Storage references:
HPE 3PAR StoreServ Storage
Which storage protocol is supported by virtual connect Flex-10?
- A . FCoE
- B . FC
- C . ISCSI
- D . FCIP
A
Explanation:
Virtual Connect Flex-10 modules support Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). FCoE is a storage protocol that encapsulates Fibre Channel frames within Ethernet packets, allowing for the consolidation of LAN and SAN traffic over a single Ethernet infrastructure. This protocol is especially useful in converged network environments where space and cabling efficiency are critical. Flex-10 technology allows for the dynamic allocation of bandwidth between different network protocols, and FCoE is fully supported within this architecture.
For more details, refer to the following HPE Storage references:
HPE Virtual Connect Technology
A customer need a new storage system for visual desktop infrastructure environment to reduce the time required to provision new desktop.
Which HPE solution should you recommended to fulfill this customers requirements?
- A . Snapclones on HPE MSA 2040
- B . SmartClone on HPE store virtual VSA (54)
- C . Storage pool on HPE store Easy
- D . Virtual Copy on HPE 3Par storeServ
B
Explanation:
For a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment where rapid provisioning of new desktops is a key requirement, HPE StoreVirtual VSA’s SmartClone technology is an ideal solution. SmartClone allows for the creation of space-efficient clones of existing volumes, which can significantly reduce the time and storage space needed to provision new desktops. This technology creates clones that only use additional space for changes made to the cloned data, making it highly efficient in environments with many similar or identical data sets, like VDI. For more details, refer to the following HPE Storage references:
HPE StoreVirtual VSA
A customer needs to be manually map out preferred paths within a multi-switch fabric, based on application, priority, and topology, while allowing failover to a non-preferred path if the preferred path fails.
Which B-series FC switch functionality should be used to provide this?
- A . Quality of services
- B . Enhanced group management
- C . Frame filtering
- D . Traffic isolation Zones
D
Explanation:
In a multi-switch fabric where it is necessary to manually map out preferred paths based on application priority and topology, while still allowing failover to non-preferred paths if needed, Traffic Isolation Zones (TIZs) are the recommended functionality. TIZs provide a mechanism to segregate and control traffic within a Fibre Channel (FC) fabric, ensuring that specific application traffic follows the preferred paths while providing the necessary failover capabilities. This enhances the performance and reliability of critical applications by keeping their traffic on dedicated paths, reducing the risk of congestion and ensuring that failover paths are used only when necessary. For more details, refer to the following HPE Storage references:
HPE B-series FC Switches
What allows volume level data to be copied between an HPE 3PAR and an HPE store Virtual VSA?
- A . Store virtual Peer motion
- B . HPE 3PAR Remote Copy
- C . Recovery Manager central
- D . StoreServ Peer Motion
A
Explanation:
StoreVirtual Peer Motion allows for seamless data migration and load balancing at the volume level between different storage systems, such as an HPE 3PAR and an HPE StoreVirtual VSA. This feature is critical for environments where maintaining continuous data availability and optimizing storage performance are key priorities. StoreVirtual Peer Motion operates by enabling the non-disruptive movement of data between storage systems, allowing organizations to balance workloads, improve resource utilization, and manage data across hybrid cloud environments.
HPE StoreVirtual Peer Motion supports federated storage, allowing customers to migrate data between HPE storage systems without impacting applications. This process is particularly useful in environments leveraging both HPE 3PAR and StoreVirtual VSA systems, providing flexibility and scalability across heterogeneous storage platforms.
Reference: HPE Data Storage Products
HPE Storage Solutions
A customer has an excisting environment with 3PAR,Nimble and MSA. They are providing file servicing from all arrays with multiple virtual machine but preference is not adequate.
What should you add to the environment to increase performance, increase availability, and reduce management overhead?
- A . StoreEasy 3850 Gateway
- B . StoreEasy 5000
- C . 3PAR File Persona
- D . Simplvity 380
C
Explanation:
The customer’s current environment consists of HPE 3PAR, Nimble, and MSA arrays, all providing file services through multiple virtual machines. The key issues presented are the need to increase performance, enhance availability, and reduce management overhead.
HPE 3PAR File Persona is the best solution among the given options because it integrates file and block services natively within the 3PAR system. This solution offers several advantages: Performance: 3PAR File Persona is designed to handle high-performance workloads by utilizing the 3PAR architecture, which is known for its efficiency and speed. This will significantly increase the overall performance of file services compared to traditional virtual machine-based file services. Availability: HPE 3PAR File Persona benefits from the robust, high-availability architecture of the 3PAR system, which includes features like advanced data protection, automated failover, and seamless data mobility. These features enhance the availability of the file services provided by the system.
Reduced Management Overhead: By integrating file services directly into the 3PAR array, File Persona reduces the complexity associated with managing multiple virtual machines for file serving. It simplifies management through a unified interface that handles both block and file services, reducing the need for separate management tools or additional hardware like gateways.
In contrast:
StoreEasy 3850 Gateway and StoreEasy 5000 are dedicated NAS appliances designed for file storage.
However, they would add additional hardware and management complexity to the environment.
Simplivity 380 is a hyper-converged solution focused on virtualized environments but would not directly address the file serving needs in the way 3PAR File Persona does. HPE Storage
Reference: HPE 3PAR File Persona Overview
HPE 3PAR Storage Systems
HPE 3PAR Architecture
Which statement describes HPE StoreVirtual Network RAID functionality?
- A . Redundancy is managed on a per-volume basis.
- B . With Network RAID 10+2 data is striped and mirrored across two or more storage systems.
- C . Network RAID 10 requires an even number of storage nodes.
- D . Volumes remain available if an odd number of nodes are available.
A
Explanation:
HPE StoreVirtual Network RAID provides redundancy by managing it on a per-volume basis. This means that the level of RAID protection (e.g., Network RAID 0, 10, 10+1, etc.) is set individually for each volume, allowing flexibility in how data protection is applied depending on the importance and performance requirements of the data stored. Unlike traditional RAID, which is managed at the disk level, Network RAID in StoreVirtual VSA allows for more granular control and can be tailored to the specific needs of different workloads.
During a proof-of-concept you need to implement an inter-switch-link (ISL)between two HPE SN6000B switches.
Which port mode must be set enable communication between the switches?
- A . N_PORT
- B . FL_PORT (WRONG)
- C . F_PORT
- D . E_PORT (Correct)
D
Explanation:
When implementing an Inter-Switch Link (ISL) between two HPE SN6000B switches, the correct port mode that must be set to enable communication between the switches is E_PORT. E_PORT stands for Expansion Port and is used to connect switches in a fabric. It facilitates the creation of an ISL that allows traffic to be routed between the switches in the fabric, enabling the switches to share the connected devices’ routing tables and maintain a unified fabric.
In an ISCSI based storage system Proof-Of-Concept project, the customer is not satisfied with the performance of their video streaming application.
What would you recommended to the customer to optimize the excisting environment?
- A . Enable hardware ISCSI initiator
- B . Increase the switch buffer to buffer credits
- C . Enable jumbo frames on required components
- D . Consolidate the heterogeneous switches in the network
C
Explanation:
For optimizing an iSCSI-based storage system, especially in environments handling large data volumes such as video streaming, enabling jumbo frames is recommended. Jumbo frames allow the transmission of larger data packets over the network, reducing the overhead caused by smaller packets and improving overall network efficiency. This is particularly important in video streaming, where continuous, high-bandwidth data transfer is required. Enabling jumbo frames across all components, including switches, network interface cards (NICs), and storage devices, can significantly improve performance.
You are designing a new HPE 3PAR StoreServ all-flash array for the customer.
Which ratio should you expect to have the highest efficiency?
- A . Read/write ratio
- B . Reclamation ratio
- C . Compaction Ratio
- D . Thin provisioning ratio
C
Explanation:
In an all-flash array like the HPE 3PAR StoreServ, the compaction ratio typically offers the highest efficiency. Compaction includes both deduplication and compression, which reduces the amount of physical storage needed by eliminating redundant data and compressing the data that is stored. The compaction ratio directly impacts storage efficiency, allowing for more effective utilization of the available flash storage, thereby reducing the total cost of ownership and improving performance.
Reference: HPE 3PAR StoreServ All-Flash Arrays
HPE Storage Efficiency
A customer need to update the local sever at each of their branches keep up with the increasing demand for High-performance storage. The customer cannot afford to move to SAN at each state.
Which HPE storage technology can increase performance for this customer?
- A . Smart Path
- B . SmartCache
- C . Adaptive Flash Cache
- D . Persistent Cache
B
Explanation:
HPE SmartCache is a feature available on HPE servers that accelerates storage performance by caching frequently accessed data on faster, lower-latency media such as SSDs. For customers who cannot afford to move to SANs at each branch but require high-performance storage, SmartCache provides a cost-effective solution. By leveraging SSDs as a caching layer for frequently accessed data, it can significantly improve the performance of local servers without requiring a full SAN deployment.
HPE Storage
Reference: HPE SmartCache Overview
HPE Server Technologies
Refer to the exhibit:
Which type of data format do you expect in the red rectangle?
- A . 172.16.31.11/24
- B . 94:b4:0f:cd:34:8a
- C . iqn.2015-02.com.hpe:oneview-vcgeDav000
- D . 20110002AC00736E235.524
C
Explanation:
The red rectangle in the exhibit is likely asking for an iSCSI Qualified Name (IQN), which is a unique identifier used in iSCSI environments to address devices on a storage network. The format "iqn.2015-02.com.hpe
" follows the standard IQN naming convention, which is used to identify the iSCSI initiators and targets in an HPE storage environment.
HPE Storage
Reference: HPE Storage Networking HPE iSCSI and SAN Solutions
Which 3PAR storeServ feature allow to host to continue I/O uninterrupted during a firmware update?
- A . Persistent Memory
- B . Persistent port (96)
- C . Peer persistenceD Persistent Cache
B
Explanation:
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ Persistent Port feature allows a host to continue I/O operations uninterrupted during a firmware update. It achieves this by automatically failing over the ports of the storage system to a peer port on another node, ensuring continuous data availability and service delivery. This feature is crucial during firmware upgrades or any maintenance activity where minimal disruption is desired.
HPE Storage
Reference: HPE 3PAR StoreServ Architecture
HPE 3PAR StoreServ Features
A customer has deployed an HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8400 with two nodes and three additional disk enclosure. They want to expand the solution with two additional nodes and three additional disk enclosure ..
What must you do to expand the customers solution?
- A . The new disks must be imported before the new nodes can be added
- B . The existing nodes need to be take Offline
- C . The system should be updated to the latest supported OS before the hardware expansion
- D . The new nodes and enclosure must be placed in an adjacent racks
C
Explanation:
Before expanding an HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8400 system with additional nodes and disk enclosures, it is essential to update the system to the latest supported OS. This ensures compatibility with the new hardware and access to the latest features and improvements. Running the latest OS version also mitigates potential issues during the hardware expansion process, providing a stable and supported environment for the new nodes and enclosures.
HPE Storage
Reference: HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Series
HPE 3PAR OS and Firmware Updates
During which event will HPE 3par Storeserv persistent port feature provide transparent and uninterrupted failover (Select two)
- A . Loss of persistent cache
- B . B-series SAN switch upgrades
- C . Firmware upgrade
- D . Node maintenance or failure
- E . Loss of full-mesh cluster interconnect
C,D
Explanation:
The HPE 3PAR StoreServ Persistent Port feature ensures transparent and uninterrupted failover during specific events such as firmware upgrades and node maintenance or failure. During a firmware upgrade, the persistent port feature allows data paths to automatically fail over to an alternate path, maintaining uninterrupted host connectivity. Similarly, in the event of node maintenance or failure, the persistent port feature seamlessly redirects I/O to another available node without disrupting the service, ensuring high availability and reliability.
Reference: HPE 3PAR StoreServ All-Flash Arrays
HPE Storage Solutions
Exhibit:
The customer has upgraded the first of their two HPE StoreServ 8200to the latest inform OS version to take the advantage of the compression feature. You have been asked to design the storage configuration to support oracle database volume to utilize HPE 3PAR compression .
Based on the analysis of the array. what would be your suggestion to implement the requested change?
- A . Install the catalyst agent on the oracle server to enable inline compression on the selected VV
- B . Configure the source-side the compression to offload compression to the Host
- C . Balance the workloads between the arrays to have enough headroom for compression
- D . Consider adding another node pair for compression to work efficiently
C
Explanation:
When implementing HPE 3PAR compression for Oracle database volumes, it’s crucial to ensure that there is sufficient processing capacity on the array. This can be achieved by balancing the workloads between the arrays to create the necessary headroom for compression tasks. Properly distributing the workloads will allow the system to efficiently manage the compression operations without negatively impacting performance.
Reference: HPE 3PAR StoreServ and Compression
Due to industry regulation a customer is required to store backup at a separate data center from the company’s main data center. The customer application require fast backup and quick restore increase of data lose.
Which solution allow the customer to meet both industry and application requirement?
- A . HPE storeServe 3par in main and secondary data center with RCIP replication between arrays
- B . Nimble AF series in main data center and Nimble SF series in secondary data center
- C . HPE Storeserve 3Par in main data center HPE StoreOnce in secondary data center with RMC
- D . HPR StoreServ 3PAR in main data center and HPE StoreOnce in both main and secondary data center.
C
Explanation:
For a customer who needs to store backups at a separate data center while requiring fast backups and quick restores, the best solution is to use HPE StoreServ 3PAR in the main data center and HPE StoreOnce in the secondary data center with Recovery Manager Central (RMC) integration. This setup provides efficient, fast backups and restores, leveraging HPE StoreOnce’s advanced deduplication capabilities, while RMC ensures that backups are performed quickly with minimal impact on production workloads. This solution meets both industry regulations and application performance requirements.
Reference: HPE StoreOnce Systems
HPE 3PAR and RMC
Which type of networking switch handles both Ethernet and fibre channel traffic?
- A . Director
- B . Virtual
- C . Edge
- D . Converged
D
Explanation:
Converged switches are designed to handle both Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic, enabling them to support converged networks where both storage and regular data traffic are managed through a single infrastructure. This approach simplifies network management and can reduce costs by consolidating the networking hardware required for both types of traffic.
Reference: HPE Networking Solutions
HPE Converged Infrastructure
What has to taken into account when performing capacity planning for HPE Nimble storage using deduplication?
- A . Deduplication is performed on a per volume basic
- B . Deduplication is performed on a per array basic
- C . Deduplication is performed on a per application category basic
- D . Deduplication is performed on a per pool and block size basic
D
Explanation:
When performing capacity planning for HPE Nimble Storage using deduplication, it’s important to understand that deduplication is applied at the pool level and operates on a block size basis. This means that all volumes within a pool benefit from deduplication, and the efficiency of the process depends on the block size and the type of data stored within the pool. Proper capacity planning requires taking into account the pool configuration, block size, and expected deduplication ratios to accurately predict storage savings and performance. HPE Storage
Reference: HPE Nimble Storage Deduplication
HPE Nimble Storage Architecture
Which statement is true when defining object storage?
- A . It is most suited for sharing files and characterized by volumes
- B . It is most suited for unstructured data and characterized by file share protocols like NFS
- C . It is most suited for unstructured data and characterized by containers or buckets
- D . suited for database It is most and characterized by containers or buckets
C
Explanation:
Object storage is best suited for unstructured data, such as images, videos, and backups, and it is characterized by the use of containers or buckets. Unlike traditional file storage systems, which use hierarchical structures like file systems, object storage uses a flat namespace and stores data as objects within these containers or buckets. This approach allows for scalability and easy management of large amounts of unstructured data, making it ideal for cloud storage and big data applications.
HPE Storage
Reference: HPE Object Storage Solutions
HPE Scalable Object Storage
A customer uses Recovery manager central for Vmware (RMC-V). They need to ability to perform granular recovery of application item directly from backups…
Which solution integrates with RMC-V to provide the desired requirements?
- A . Veeam Backup & Replication
- B . Netbackup
- C . StoreOnce cloudbank
- D . CommVault
A
Explanation:
Veeam Backup & Replication integrates with HPE Recovery Manager Central for VMware (RMC-V) to provide granular recovery of application items directly from backups. This integration allows users to perform item-level recovery for applications like Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, Active Directory, and others, directly from RMC-V backups, providing a seamless and efficient recovery process. HPE Storage Reference: HPE and Veeam Integration
HPE Recovery Manager Central (RMC) Solutions
What performance benefit is provided by using the HPE StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO instead of the standard MPIO?
- A . The HPE DSM increases availability and reduces latency and throughput.
- B . The storage system, which holds a copy of the requested data, services the read I/Os.
- C . The iSCSI connections are blocked to non-critical nodes in the cluster by default.
- D . The storage system, which receives a copy of the data, does not service the write I/O.
B
Explanation:
HPE StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO (Multi-Path Input Output) enhances performance by ensuring that the storage system holding a copy of the requested data services the read I/Os. This capability allows the DSM to optimize I/O paths by directing read requests to the most appropriate node, reducing latency and improving throughput, as it ensures that the data is accessed from the nearest or least busy copy.
HPE Storage
Reference: HPE StoreVirtual Storage Solutions
HPE DSM for Microsoft MPIO Overview
After a performance analysis, a customer plan to reorganize his adaptive Flash cache (AFC) configuration and want to raise it from 256 to 768GB.
Which action is needed to take advantage of the new AFC configuration?
- A . Remove flash cache for all VVS then run create Flash cache
- B . Increase current AFC configuration to reflect the additional space
- C . Remove the old AO configuration and recreate a new one
- D . Run tunesys after raising the AFC to take advantage of the additional space
A
Explanation:
When adjusting the Adaptive Flash Cache (AFC) configuration in HPE 3PAR StoreServ, particularly when increasing the cache size, the correct procedure involves first removing the existing flash cache for all Virtual Volumes (VVs). After this step, you should recreate the flash cache to reflect the new increased capacity. This ensures that the system properly recognizes and utilizes the additional cache space, optimizing performance according to the new configuration.
Reference: HPE 3PAR StoreServ
HPE Adaptive Flash Cache
How does HPE StoreVirtual DSM for windows enhanced Microsoft windows native MPIO?
- A . It automatically create an I/O path to each storage system in the cluster
- B . It automatically adjusts transfer block
- C . It automatically combines HPE thin provisioning and volume migration technology
- D . It automatically adjusts the availability bandwidth between the switch and the array
A
Explanation:
HPE StoreVirtual DSM (Device Specific Module) for Windows enhances Microsoft’s native Multipath I/O (MPIO) by automatically creating an I/O path to each storage system within the cluster. This feature ensures that data can be accessed through multiple paths, increasing redundancy and improving performance. By managing paths effectively, DSM helps optimize the storage network, reducing latency and enhancing overall throughput.
Reference: HPE StoreVirtual
HPE Storage Networking =========================
A customer run several HPE 3PAR storeserv system in their environment using data rest encryption. The customer needs to add an HPE 3PAR Storeserv 8000system to the storage pool and an external key manager for all systems.
What is the requirement for this solution?
- A . Boot server for the existing 3PAR storeserv array must be replaced with self-encrypting drive
- B . All drives of the new HPE 3PAR storeserv array must be self-encrypting
- C . HPE ESKM FIPS mode must be disabled by the administrator
- D . Data on the existing HPE 3PAR storeserv array must be decrypted and re-encrypted with new keys
B
Explanation:
When adding a new HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 system to a storage pool that uses data-at-rest encryption and an external key manager, it is mandatory that all drives in the new system are self-encrypting drives (SEDs). This ensures consistent encryption across all systems within the storage pool and compliance with the security policies managed by the external key manager. The SEDs in the new array will use encryption keys provided by the external key manager, maintaining data security across the environment.
Reference: HPE 3PAR StoreServ Encryption
HPE External Key Manager
A customer has a SAN based on HPE B-series switches with Gen6 fibre channel technology. Their workload is continually growing and they are experiencing performance issues. They need a solution to enable real-time monitoring and to speed up troubleshooting in his SAN backend.
Which unique feature of the HPE B-series Gen6 switches should you recommend? (Choose two.)
- A . Fabric Watch
- B . MAPS
- C . Advanced Trunking
- D . Fabric Vision
- E . Extended Fabrics
B,D
Explanation:
In HPE B-series Gen6 Fibre Channel switches, two key features that address the need for real-time monitoring and accelerated troubleshooting are MAPS (Monitoring and Alerting Policy Suite) and Fabric Vision.
MAPS provides proactive monitoring and alerting, allowing administrators to establish policies that automatically trigger alerts when performance thresholds are crossed, helping prevent issues before they impact the environment.
Fabric Vision is a comprehensive monitoring and diagnostics tool that enables administrators to
visualize the health and performance of the SAN fabric, allowing for rapid identification and
resolution of issues. Together, these features help maintain high performance and reliability in SAN
environments.
Reference: HPE B-series Gen6 Fibre Channel Switches
HPE Fabric Vision Technology
A customer need to server 40TB via file protocols including SMB and FTP to a board range of client operating system in one location .security protocol dictate that data must be encrypted with FIPS 140-2 compliance.
Which HPE storage solution you recommend?
- A . HPE MSA 2052 storage with HPE StoreEasy 3850 Gateway
- B . HPE 3PAR 8200 using self-encrypting drive with 3PAR file persona
- C . HPE StoreOnce 5500with data in fight encryption.
- D . HPE XP7 storage with encryption ready disk adapters
B
Explanation:
For a customer needing to serve 40TB of data via file protocols such as SMB and FTP while ensuring FIPS 140-2 compliance, the best solution is HPE 3PAR 8200 with self-encrypting drives (SEDs) combined with 3PAR File Persona. The self-encrypting drives ensure that data at rest is encrypted to meet FIPS 140-2 compliance, while the 3PAR File Persona enables file services directly from the 3PAR storage system, supporting SMB, FTP, and other protocols natively. This combination provides secure, high-performance file storage that meets regulatory requirements.
Reference: HPE 3PAR StoreServ File Persona
HPE 3PAR Self-Encrypting Drives
A Company using an existing 1GB ISCSI storage array is experiencing storage access performance issue. They are interested in deploying HPE 3PAR Storeserv with 16GB /S FC end to-end to improve the performance to the minimal changes to the environment.
The existing environment consists of these HPE products
* HPE C7000 Blade system platinum blade enclosure with HP virtual connect Flex 10 interconnect modules.
* Configuration of HPE Proliant Gen8 and Gen9 blade servers
* HPE 2920 Switches
Which HPE products must be included to support new HPE 3PAR Storeserv? (Select two)
- A . HPE B-Series 16GB SAN switch for HPE Blade system C-class series
- B . HPE 16GB/s Fibre channel HBA for Blade servers
- C . HP 5900CP switch series with 16GB/S SFP+ Modules
- D . HPE Flex fabric 20GB,2-Port 630 FLB adapter
- E . HPE Virtual connect Flex fabric 20/40 f8 modules
A,B
Explanation:
To support the deployment of HPE 3PAR StoreServ with 16GB/s Fibre Channel (FC) in an existing environment that includes HPE BladeSystem with Virtual Connect Flex-10 and ProLiant Gen8/Gen9 servers, the appropriate products to include are:
HPE B-Series 16GB SAN switch: This switch is necessary to provide the high-speed 16GB/s FC connectivity between the BladeSystem and the 3PAR StoreServ array, ensuring that the performance issues are addressed with minimal changes to the environment.
HPE 16GB/s Fibre Channel HBA for Blade servers: The FC HBAs (Host Bus Adapters) are required for the blade servers to connect to the 16GB/s FC SAN, enabling end-to-end high-speed connectivity from the servers to the storage array.
Reference: HPE B-Series SAN Switches
HPE 3PAR StoreServ Integration with BladeSystem
A customer has a new Nimble CS3000 21T storage systems and is facing latency issues for his 2TB
ERP database.
What would be a design approach to solve this issue?
- A . Perform controller upgrade to a Nimbel CS3000 storage systems
- B . Add additional SSd drives as cache to the system and PIN the volume
- C . Enable storage tiering on the system and map the volume to the new tier
- D . Change RAID of the drives to RAID -1and setup quality of services for the volume
B
Explanation:
For resolving latency issues on a Nimble CS3000 storage system, particularly for a high-demand application like a 2TB ERP database, the best approach is to add additional SSD drives to the system as cache and PIN the volume. This ensures that the entire database or frequently accessed parts of it are always stored in the fastest storage tier (SSD), significantly reducing latency and improving overall performance for the ERP database.
Reference: HPE Nimble Storage
HPE Storage Performance Optimization