DES-1241: Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerStore Exam

What describes Dell EMC PowerStore X front-end cabling?

Uses internal VMware virtual switching and does not require a management network
Storage and management use the same LACP bonded cable connection
Uses VLTi data switch interconnectivity to support vMotion networks
Management and discovery use the same cables and connections as storage

Correct answer: C

Through which network do external hosts connect to the cluster for data access?

Management
ICM
ICD
Storage

Correct answer: D

Explanation:

Reference: https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/pwrstr-hcg_en-us.pdf

A Storage Administrator is adding an appliance into an existing Dell EMC PowerStore T cluster.

What is different about the management network configuration for the new appliance compared to configuring an initial appliance for the cluster?

All the needed management IP addresses for the new appliance must be pre-configured on the cluster
Additional appliance does not require a cluster management IP address
Additional appliance inherits all its management IPs from the existing appliance
All the needed management IP addresses for the new appliance are auto-generated by the cluster

Correct answer: D

What describes the power requirements for Dell EMC PowerStore?

Lower model numbered systems require less AC line current than higher model numbered systems
T models require less total power than X models
X models require less total power than T models
Lower model numbered systems require less input voltage (VAC) than higher model numbered systems

Correct answer: A

Explanation:

Reference: https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/pk/en/pkbsd1/powerstore/pwrstr-plang/power-requirements?guid=guid-21e142df-e22c-4bbc-8978-7c6124753654&lang=en-us

What is the last step when adding a drive to a Dell EMC PowerStore system?

Verify the new drive is seen
Add the drive to the pool
Backup the keystore
Zero the drive

Correct answer: A

Explanation:

Reference: https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/pk/en/pkbsd1/powerstore-9000t/pwrstr-isg/install-a-25-drive?guid=guid-bddae51e-a561-4e84-bc0a-c2e99a43f033&lang=en-us

Refer to the exhibit.

A Storage Administrator is troubleshooting a Dell EMC PowerStore T hardware issue. They observe that the base enclosure LED circled is blue. What does this indicate?

Base enclosure hardware is operating normally
Base enclosure has a component hardware fault
Cluster has only a single appliance
Appliance has a node in service mode

Correct answer: A

Explanation:

Reference: https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/pk/en/pkbsd1/powerstore-9000t/pwrstr-isg/embedded-module-leds?guid=guid-bc07892c-75cf-43b6-8f17-8a4c49001aeb&lang=en-us

A Storage Administrator needs to connect through SSH to run svc commands. How is the SSH session configured?

Appliance IP address using port 22
NAS server IP address using port 26
NAS server IP address using port 22
Appliance IP address using port 26

Correct answer: C

Which port is used to SSH from one Dell EMC PowerStore appliance to another?

22
26
443
21

Correct answer: A

Explanation:

Reference: https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/pwrstr-scg_en-us.pdf

During Dell EMC PowerStore startup, both appliance nodes have rebooted in service mode. What must be done first to avoid management software conflicts?

Reboot node B
Clear the boot mode
Disable node B boot mode
Return node A to normal mode

Correct answer: D

Explanation:

Reference: https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/pk/en/pkbsd1/powerstore-1000/pwrstr-isg/power-control-procedure-considerations?guid=guid-4352c94e-0ae7-4a2e-8593-9ae135bb9e34&lang=en-us

Refer to the exhibit.