Fast Track PE- Servers Part One
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What is the purpose of a Hot Spare in a RAID array
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Used to replace a failed drive in a redundant array
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Used to store the stripe information of a redundant array
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Serves as the master disk in a raid 10 array
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An empty disk that is plugged into the server to keep it warm
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A disk taken off line due to overheating
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This exam will test your knowledge on the first part of the Dell fast track program on power edge servers
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What is the function of a Power Supply Paralleling Board (PSPB) and why is it important.
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The PSPB does not distribute the power load of a server
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The PSPB distributes the power load of the server across multiple power supplies
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The PSPB helps maintain the power of the server
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The PSPB is not a component of the server
Correct Answer
A. The PSPB distributes the power load of the server across multiple power suppliesExplanation
The Power Supply Paralleling Board (PSPB) is important because it allows the power load of the server to be distributed across multiple power supplies. This helps to ensure that the server has a stable and reliable power supply, as well as preventing any single power supply from being overloaded. By distributing the power load, the PSPB helps to maintain the overall power of the server and prevent any potential power failures or disruptions.Rate this question:
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During power up a server goes through a post check what does the abbreviation stand for
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Power only start-up check
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Power on self test
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Pre operation system check
Correct Answer
A. Power on self testExplanation
During power up, a server goes through a POST check, which stands for Power On Self Test. This is a diagnostic process that the server performs to ensure that all hardware components are functioning correctly before the operating system is loaded. It checks the CPU, memory, storage devices, and other hardware components to detect any potential issues or errors. Therefore, the correct answer is "power on self test."Rate this question:
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TRUE or FALSE : DRAC stand for Dell Remote Assistance Controller
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement "DRAC stands for Dell Remote Assistance Controller" is false. DRAC actually stands for Dell Remote Access Controller. It is a hardware component used in Dell servers that allows remote management and monitoring of the server. The DRAC enables administrators to access the server even when it is powered off or unresponsive, providing remote troubleshooting and maintenance capabilities.Rate this question:
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Explain how Racks and Rails work together in the server environment
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Rack systems ensure proper closure of your servers and rail systems provide easy access to the server components without having to remove the servers.
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Rack and Rail systems lock the server in the rack so that you can not remove it
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Racks keep the servers in place so that the rails can slide in and out of the rack
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Racvk and rails systems do not work together in a server environment
Correct Answer
A. Rack systems ensure proper closure of your servers and rail systems provide easy access to the server components without having to remove the servers.Explanation
Rack systems and rail systems work together in a server environment by ensuring the proper closure of servers and providing easy access to the server components. The rack keeps the servers in place, while the rails allow them to slide in and out of the rack without the need for removal. This combination of rack and rail systems allows for efficient and convenient server maintenance and management.Rate this question:
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How is a TCP/IP off load engine used
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In place of a NIC card
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As a back up to the NIC card
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As a way to trunk NIC cards
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To reduce excessive traffic on internal buses
Correct Answer
A. To reduce excessive traffic on internal busesExplanation
A TCP/IP offload engine is used to reduce excessive traffic on internal buses. This means that instead of the network interface card (NIC) processing all the TCP/IP tasks, the offload engine takes on some of the workload. By offloading these tasks, the engine helps to reduce the amount of data traffic on the internal buses, improving overall system performance and efficiency. This allows the NIC card to focus on other important tasks and prevents the system from being overwhelmed with excessive traffic.Rate this question:
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Whichcomponents can be redundant in a server
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Power Supply
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Hard Drive
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Network Card
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Memory
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All the above
Correct Answer
A. All the aboveExplanation
All of the components mentioned (Power Supply, Hard Drive, Network Card, and Memory) can be redundant in a server. Redundancy refers to having backup or duplicate components in case of failure, ensuring continuous operation and minimizing downtime. In a server, each of these components plays a crucial role, and having redundancy in all of them can greatly enhance the server's reliability and availability.Rate this question:
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Which Component Interacts with the microprocessor and storage devices to write and retrieve data.
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PERC
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DRAC 5
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Raid
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PCI Riser
Correct Answer
A. PERCExplanation
PERC stands for PowerEdge RAID Controller, which is a hardware component that interacts with the microprocessor and storage devices to write and retrieve data. It is responsible for managing the RAID configuration and providing data protection and performance optimization features. The PERC allows for efficient data storage and retrieval by coordinating the communication between the microprocessor and the storage devices, ensuring data integrity and reliability.Rate this question:
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Which type of internal hard drives are available on the ninth generation power edge servers
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SCSI and SAS
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SATA only
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9th generation servers only have external hard drives
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SATA and SAS
Correct Answer
A. SATA and SASExplanation
The ninth generation PowerEdge servers offer both SATA and SAS internal hard drives. SATA (Serial ATA) is a popular and cost-effective option for storage, while SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) provides higher performance and reliability. Having both options allows users to choose the type of drive that best suits their needs, whether it's for cost efficiency or high-performance storage requirements.Rate this question:
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What happens when a SAS controller comes online. Choose all that apply
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It goes through each of the phys.
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Registers every device
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Notes the device WWN
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Maintains a list of physical disks to configure
Correct Answer(s)
A. It goes through each of the phys.
A. Registers every device
A. Notes the device WWN
A. Maintains a list of physical disks to configureExplanation
When a SAS controller comes online, it goes through each of the phys (physical links) to establish a connection with the attached devices. It then registers every device connected to the controller, noting their device WWN (World Wide Name) which is a unique identifier. The controller also maintains a list of physical disks that need to be configured, ensuring that all connected disks are recognized and ready for use.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements are true about the Indicators on the Hot‐Plug PCI slots
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Green: Expansion slot power is on. No action is required
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Amber blinking slow: Hot‐plugged expansion card is a slower operating speed than other cards on the same PCI bus.
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Amber blinks twice and pauses, and then repeats the sequence: Expansion card is faulty or improperly installed and causing a problem with power supply to the card.Hot‐plugged expansion card is a slower operating speed than other cards on the same PCI bus.
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Off: Expansion slot power is off. No action is required.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Green: Expansion slot power is on. No action is required
A. Off: Expansion slot power is off. No action is required.Explanation
The correct answer states that when the indicator light is green, it means that the expansion slot power is on and no action is required. When the indicator light is off, it means that the expansion slot power is off and no action is required.Rate this question:
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Which of the following are Memory Technologies.found in Dell Power Edge Servers
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Spare bank:
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Memory mirroring
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Memory RAID:
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Chip kill Memory
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SDRAM module set
Correct Answer(s)
A. Spare bank:
A. Memory mirroring
A. Memory RAID:Explanation
The correct answer is Spare bank:, Memory mirroring, Memory RAID:. These memory technologies are commonly found in Dell Power Edge Servers. Spare bank refers to the inclusion of extra memory modules that can be used as backups in case of a failure. Memory mirroring is a technique where data is simultaneously written to two identical memory modules for redundancy. Memory RAID combines multiple memory modules into a single logical unit, providing increased performance and fault tolerance. These technologies are essential for ensuring reliable and efficient memory operations in server systems.Rate this question:
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Restoring BIOS/Factory Defaults:Which off the following are correct methods for restoring the system BIOS to the Factory setting
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Press ALT-F to restore factory defaults for the entire BIOS
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Press F2 from the system BIOS Screen
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Press ALT -D to restore factory defaults for the entire BIOS
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Open the chassis and change the NVRAM jumper to the clear setting.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Press ALT-F to restore factory defaults for the entire BIOS
A. Open the chassis and change the NVRAM jumper to the clear setting.Explanation
The correct answer is "Press ALT-F to restore factory defaults for the entire BIOS" and "Open the chassis and change the NVRAM jumper to the clear setting." These methods are correct for restoring the system BIOS to the factory settings. Pressing ALT-F allows the user to access the BIOS menu and choose the option to restore the defaults. Opening the chassis and changing the NVRAM jumper to the clear setting is another method to reset the BIOS to its factory settings.Rate this question:
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What are the different types of teaming functions. select all that apply.
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Parrity Striping
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Fault Tolerance
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Load Balancing
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Generic Trunking
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Redundancy
Correct Answer(s)
A. Fault Tolerance
A. Load Balancing
A. Generic TrunkingExplanation
The different types of teaming functions include Fault Tolerance, Load Balancing, and Generic Trunking. Fault Tolerance ensures that if one network adapter fails, another one can take over to maintain network connectivity. Load Balancing evenly distributes network traffic across multiple adapters to optimize performance. Generic Trunking combines multiple network adapters into a single logical adapter to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy.Rate this question:
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TCP/IP Offload Engine : TOE increases overall system efficiency and performance by:Pick all that apply
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Removing processor bottlenecks
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Reducing excessive traffic across internal memory buses
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Reducing traffic on the internal PCI buses
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Requiring a TOE key
Correct Answer(s)
A. Removing processor bottlenecks
A. Reducing excessive traffic across internal memory buses
A. Reducing traffic on the internal PCI buses
A. Requiring a TOE keyExplanation
A TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) improves system efficiency and performance by removing processor bottlenecks, reducing excessive traffic across internal memory buses, reducing traffic on the internal PCI buses, and requiring a TOE key. By offloading TCP/IP processing tasks from the main processor to a dedicated engine, the TOE frees up the processor to handle other tasks, thus removing bottlenecks. It also reduces excessive traffic across internal memory buses and internal PCI buses by handling TCP/IP processing directly, reducing the load on these buses. Additionally, the requirement of a TOE key ensures that only authorized users can access and utilize the TOE, enhancing security.Rate this question:
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What are the benefits of SAS (Serial Attached ) Select all that apply
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Offers wide links and wide ports
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Devices contain one or more ports, each with a distinct address
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Leaverages the SCSI command set an parts of the fibre channel frame
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Supports multiple drives on a single channel
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Shares the throughput bandwidth of the channel connection
Correct Answer(s)
A. Offers wide links and wide ports
A. Devices contain one or more ports, each with a distinct address
A. Leaverages the SCSI command set an parts of the fibre channel frame
A. Supports multiple drives on a single channel
A. Shares the throughput bandwidth of the channel connectionExplanation
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) offers wide links and wide ports, which means it can provide high-speed data transfer rates. Devices that use SAS contain one or more ports, each with a distinct address, allowing for better connectivity and management. SAS also leverages the SCSI command set and parts of the fiber channel frame, which enhances its compatibility and performance. Additionally, SAS supports multiple drives on a single channel, making it a cost-effective solution for storage systems. Lastly, SAS shares the throughput bandwidth of the channel connection, ensuring efficient data transmission.Rate this question:
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Some PowerEdge servers have hot‐plug PCI support. Which of the following conditions must be met for that support:
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Server must support hot‐plug PCI
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Operating system must support hot‐plug PCI
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PCI adapter must support hot‐plug PCI
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Fibre Channel HBAs and network adapters support hot‐plug PCI
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Dell RAID and SCSI controllers do not support hot‐plug PCI
Correct Answer(s)
A. Server must support hot‐plug PCI
A. Operating system must support hot‐plug PCI
A. PCI adapter must support hot‐plug PCI
A. Fibre Channel HBAs and network adapters support hot‐plug PCI
A. Dell RAID and SCSI controllers do not support hot‐plug PCIExplanation
For a PowerEdge server to have hot-plug PCI support, several conditions must be met. Firstly, the server itself must support hot-plug PCI. Additionally, the operating system running on the server must also support hot-plug PCI. Furthermore, the PCI adapter being used must support hot-plug PCI. Finally, it is stated that Fibre Channel HBAs and network adapters support hot-plug PCI, while Dell RAID and SCSI controllers do not support hot-plug PCI.Rate this question:
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Open Manage consists of Deployment Tools, Monitoring Tools and Maintenance Tools.Which of the following can be used as Maintenance Tools.
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PED : Power Edge Diagnostics
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DSA: Dell Server Assistant
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OMSA: Open manage Server Administrator
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SUU: Server Update Utility
Correct Answer(s)
A. PED : Power Edge Diagnostics
A. SUU: Server Update UtilityExplanation
PED (Power Edge Diagnostics) and SUU (Server Update Utility) can be used as maintenance tools in Open Manage. PED is used for diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware issues in Dell PowerEdge servers. It helps in identifying and resolving hardware-related problems. SUU, on the other hand, is used for updating firmware, drivers, and system software on Dell servers. It ensures that the server is running on the latest software versions, which improves performance, stability, and security. Both PED and SUU are essential tools for maintaining and managing Dell servers in an Open Manage environment.Rate this question:
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