A customer has a FlashArray X20R3 with 22/22 data packs in the chassis at 80% space usage and
wishes to swap one of the data packs for a 45TB pack. What step needs to be taken to facilitate this
consolidation?
B
Explanation:
Adding a DirectFlash Shelf with sufficient temporary extra capacity (63TB) allows data to be
evacuated from the smaller 22TB packs during the swap, enabling consolidation without reducing
array usage beforehand.
An Implementation Engineer is onsite to install a new DFM data pack (DP) to CH0.BAY10-CH0.BAY19
of a FlashArray.
After adding the drives to the chassis, which command should the Implementation Engineer run to
verify if the new DP is in a wide write group?
C
Explanation:
The puredrive list --pack command shows detailed information about the specified data pack,
including whether its drives are part of a wide write group.
What is the rack unit height of a FlashArray//XR2/3?
A
Explanation:
The FlashArray//XR2 and //XR3 models each occupy 3 rack units (RU) in height. This is specified in
the FlashArray//XR2 and //XR3 Site Planning Guide, which outlines the physical requirements for
rack space, clearance, and weight for these models.
An Implementation Engineer is beginning a controller upgrade. Which command should be run to
stop Purity?
C
Explanation:
The command pureadm stop --controller CT0 specifically stops Purity on the designated controller
(CT0), which is the correct step to safely begin a controller upgrade.
When transforming an array from SAS to NVMe with the Evergeen XFORM upgrade, when should a
swing shelf be installed?
B
Explanation:
A swing shelf is installed during the SAS to NVMe Evergreen XFORM upgrade only if the array lacks
enough free capacity to evacuate data packs, enabling safe data migration during transformation.
The Customer’s Implementation Workbook specifies that the SMTP reply is
“outlook.microsoft.com:587”. What correction should be made for array initialization to be
successful?
C
Explanation:
For SMTP settings during array initialization, the host should be specified without the port number;
including “:587” can cause connection issues and prevent successful initialization.
For FlashArray//XL, which 2 PCIe slots should be used for DFS connectivity?
B
Explanation:
On FlashArray//XL, PCIe slots 0 and 6 are designated for DirectFlash Shelf (DFS) connectivity to
optimize data throughput and redundancy.
After running puredb run giveback --safe command once CT0 has been upgraded, how long should
the Implementation Engineer wait before continuing with the controller upgrade?
C
Explanation:
Waiting 10 minutes after running puredb run giveback --safe ensures the system completes safe
resource rebalancing and stabilizes before proceeding with the next controller upgrade step.
Which command should an Implementation Engineer use to allow Support access to an array?
C
Explanation:
The purearray remoteassist --connect command explicitly enables Support to establish a remote
connection to the array for troubleshooting or assistance.
A client needs to upgrade Purity on their FlashArray, but is unable to wait for an available upgrade
date from support.
What action should the customer take?
C
Explanation:
Customers can independently upgrade Purity using the Self-Service upgrade portal on Pure1
Manage, enabling them to proceed without waiting for support scheduling.