Q31. You are proposing a storage expansion solution to a customer Fibre Channel Array, to avoid capacity and performance issues. Which additional points should you consider in your proposed solution? (Choose two.)
When proposing a storage expansion solution to a customer Fibre Channel array, it is important to consider the current and future workloads that will use the array, as well as the performance bottlenecks that may affect the array’s efficiency and availability. These two factors will help determine the optimal size, type, and configuration of the storage expansion, as well as the potential impact on the existing Fibre Channel network and the customer’s business objectives. C). Other workloads that are planned to be added to this array. This point is relevant because adding new workloads to the array will increase the demand for storage capacity and performance, which may require additional disks, controllers, or ports. The type and characteristics of the new workloads, such as their I/O patterns, data protection requirements, and service level agreements, will also influence the design of the storage expansion solution. For example, if the new workloads are I/O intensive or require high availability, the storage expansion solution may need to include solid-state drives (SSDs), RAID levels, or replication features that can meet those needs. E). Performance bottlenecks in the current solution. This point is relevant because identifying and resolving the performance bottlenecks in the current solution will help improve the efficiency and utilization of the existing storage resources, as well as prevent potential issues in the expanded solution. Performance bottlenecks can occur at different layers of the storage solution, such as the disk, controller, switch, or host. Some common causes of performance bottlenecks are disk contention, controller overload, port congestion, or host configuration. To diagnose and mitigate the performance bottlenecks, the storage administrator can use tools such as HPE InfoSight, HPE 3PAR System Reporter, or HPE Command View EVA to monitor and analyze the performance metrics, such as IOPS, throughput, latency, queue depth, or utilization, of the storage components. A). VLAN and Spanning Tree configuration. This point is not relevant because VLAN and Spanning Tree are Ethernet network concepts that do not apply to Fibre Channel networks. Fibre Channel networks use different protocols and mechanisms to segment and manage the network traffic, such as zones, virtual SANs (VSANs), or fabric services. B). The UPS model that is currently in use. This point is not relevant because the UPS model that is currently in use does not directly affect the storage expansion solution. The UPS model is a power backup device that provides uninterrupted power supply to the storage devices in case of a power outage. The UPS model may have some implications on the power consumption and availability of the storage devices, but it is not a critical factor in the design of the storage expansion solution. D). Current Ethernet network topology. This point is not relevant because the current Ethernet network topology does not directly affect the storage expansion solution. The Ethernet network topology is the physical and logical layout of the Ethernet network devices, such as switches, routers, or firewalls, that connect the hosts to the storage devices. The Ethernet network topology may have some implications on the network performance and availability of the storage devices, but it is not a critical factor in the design of the storage expansion solution. References: HPE Edge-to-Cloud Solutions | H61X1S HPE Edge-to-Cloud Transformation Program | HPE HPE Digital Learner for HPE Edge-to-Cloud Content Pack IT Resource Library – Technology Business Research | HPE Dell PowerVault MD3 Fibre Channel Array Series Enabling Cisco HyperFlex Systems to Coexist with Fibre Channel Shared Storage – Cisco Announcing Fibre Channel Advancements in FlashArray – Pure Storage Blog Purity ActiveCluster over Fibre Channel – Pure Storage Fiber Channel Storage Area Network – Techopedia
Q32. For each option, identify whether it is customizable for HPE GreenLake for Block Storage.
Explanation:
According to the HPE GreenLake for Block Storage configuration overview, the following options are customizable for HPE GreenLake for Block Storage:
Choice of RAID Level: Customizable. You can choose the RAID level for each virtual pool of storage based on your performance and availability requirements. The supported RAID levels are RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 101.
Performance Tier: Customizable. You can choose the performance tier for each virtual pool of storage based on your workload characteristics and service level objectives. The available performance tiers are Performance, Business Critical, and Mission Critical1.
Choice of Disk Size: Customizable. You can choose the disk size for each virtual pool of storage based on your capacity and density needs. The supported disk sizes are 1.92 TB, 3.84 TB, 7.68 TB, and 15.36 TB for SSDs, and 1.6 TB and 3.2 TB for SCM1.
Availability SLA: NOT customizable. HPE GreenLake for Block Storage offers a built-in 100% data availability guarantee for mission-critical environments. This means that HPE will ensure that your data is always accessible and protected, and will compensate you for any downtime or data loss that may occur2.
Network Interface/Connectivity: Customizable. You can choose the network interface and connectivity for each storage system based on your host and network requirements. The supported network interfaces are Fibre Channel and iSCSI, and the supported connectivity options are direct attach, switch attach, and SAN1.
Q36. A customer is looking for a Storage solution that meets their requirement of a 3-2-1 data protection architecture. They are already using Veeam to protect their workloads. Which HPE solution should you propose to address this requirement?
HPE Cloud Volumes Backup is a cloud-native backup storage target that enables customers to seamlessly back up data from their on-premises arrays to the cloud, without changing their existing data protection workflows. HPE Cloud Volumes Backup supports various backup applications, including Veeam, and integrates with them through a secure client that runs on the customer’s premises. HPE Cloud Volumes Backup can help customers meet the 3-2-1 data protection architecture, which recommends having at least three copies of data, on two different media, with one copy off-site. By using HPE Cloud Volumes Backup, customers can have an off-site copy of their data in the cloud, which can be easily restored to their on-premises storage or to HPE Cloud Volumes Block, a cloud-native block storage service. HPE Cloud Volumes Backup offers flexible and predictable pay-per-use pricing, as well as security, scalability, and simplicity features. References: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/what-is/cloud-server-backups.html https://buy.hpe.com/us/en/enterprise-solutions/cloud-solutions/storage-cloud-saas-solutions/storage-cloud-saas-s
Q45. A customer is interested in a HPE SAP HANA solution based on HPE SuperDome Flex and HPE Alletra 9000. Which additional product should you offer them?
HPE GreenLake for database is a cloud service that provides a fully managed, pay-per-use, and scalable solution for SAP HANA and other databases. It enables customers to run their mission-critical workloads on HPE Superdome Flex and HPE Alletra 9000, while enjoying the benefits of cloud economics, flexibility, and security. HPE GreenLake for database also offers features such as backup and recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization. By offering HPE GreenLake for database to the customer, you can help them simplify their database operations, reduce their costs and risks, and accelerate their time to value. References: HPE GreenLake for database, HPE GreenLake for SAP HANA, HPE Superdome Flex Solutions for SAP HANA