1. A customer has a Dell EMC PowerScale cluster.

The IT manager asks a platform engineer if

WORM directories can be overwritten.
What should be the response?
- Only compliance and secure SmartLock directories need to be reformatted.
- Only enterprise SmartLock directories need to be reformatted.
- Only enterprise and compliance SmartLock directories need to be reformatted.
- Enterprise, compliance and secure SmartLock directories need to be reformatted.

2. A platform engineer cables, powers up, and creates a new cluster of F600 nodes. While
performing verification checks, no clients can access the cluster and the engineer cannot
ping the nodes.
What is the probable issue?
- Manual reboot was not done following the cluster join.
- Network was connected to the F600 rNDC ports
- Nodes were connected to the management ports
- Internal network was cabled improperly

3. A platform engineer is building a new Dell EMC PowerScale cluser. The configuration wizard
prompts to configure int-a. What is a consideration when configuring int-a?
- Must be on the same subnet as int-b
- Must use the same subnet as groupnet0, subnet0
- Must be on a separate subnet from int-b
- Must use the same subnet as node 1, ext-1

4. A platform engineer is connecting a new Dell EMC PowerScale F600 node to the back-end
switch. How should the back-end cable be connected?
- From PCIe slot 3 to the back-end InfiniBand switch
- From PCIe slot 1 to the back-end Ethernet switch
- From PCIe slot 1 to the back-end InfiniBand switch
- From PCIe slot 3 to the back-end Ethernet switch

5. A Dell EMC PowerScale platform engineer is asked to reimage a node. What should they
check before they start the reimage process?
- The treedelete job has been run against the node
- Customer has redundant paths to their data
- Node has been SmartFailed and removed from the cluster
- SyncIQ job has been run to copy the node data

6. What is a precaution when working with Dell EMC PowerScale equipment?

- Nodes can operate above 40 degrees C, but only for limited periods of time.
- Connections to the branch circuit need not be properly grounded
- Use side stabilizers if the rack is not security bolted to the floor
- The total rack load should not exceed 70% of the branch circuit rating
 7. A PowerScale customer is planning to expand a Dell EMC PowerScale Gen 5 cluster with
H500 nodes. What is a consideration?
- Minimum of three Gen 6 nodes are needed
- Backend is not supported
- Only Gen 5 nodes can be added to cluser
- Minimum of four H500 nodes are needed

8. When a platform engineer disconnects and removes the power supply from a Dell EMC
PowerScale Gen 6 node, they see and LED on the inside of the compute module.
What does the LED indicate?
- Power supply was not removed correctly and the node is shutting down
- Platform engineer has exactly two minutes to swap the power supply
- Visible LED is from the front panel of the node
- Pair node is supplying redundant power

9. What is the correct order of steps to build the rack cabinet for a Dell EMC PowerScale
cluser?

Set up the rack cabinet in full earth ground with dual power supplies and power
distribution
1 Use ground lugs for external grounding and bolt the rack to the floor
Ensure that the circuit breaker on each PDU is in the UP and OFF position until ready to
supply AC power to the unit
Connect the power cables to the power distribution units on each side of the cabinet

10. What should the platform engineer do to retain critical information when replacing a
system board on a Dell EMC PowerScale F200 nodes?
- Run isi_node_restore -force
- Flash the BIOS
- Reinstall the PowerScale license
- Run EasyRestore

11. What is the purpose of SolVe Desktop?

- Gather logs from the cluster for analysis
- Perform pre-upgrade checks on the cluster
- Provide centralized access to step-by-step procedures
- Provide access to the latest OneFS codes and firmware upgrades

12. Which resource provides up-to-date instructions to service a Dell EMC PowerScale system?
- Dell Quick Reference Guide
 - Dell Enterprise Configuration Services
- Dell SolVe Online
- Dell iDRAC Service Module

13. A Platform engineer has connected to a Dell EMC PowerScale F600 node using a serial
connection. The session is unresponsive.
What action should the engineer take?
- Enable the serial port from the front panel menu
- Connect to the primary node of the pair
- Configure the cluster before connecting to the node
- Check the settings of the serial connection

14. The SSD has failed in a Dell EMC PowerScale H400 node that has one SSD installed. A
technician is asked to replace it.
Where should the new drive be installed?
- Left slot at the back of the node
- Position 0 and sled A
- Position 0 and sled E
- Right slot at the back of the node

15. A platform engineer has just replace a 3.5” hard drive in a Dell EMC PowerScale Gen 6 drive
sled. What should be the position of the drive sled handle before pushing the drive slid
forward into the node chassis?
- Closed and locked
- Open
- Unlocked
- The drive sled does not have a handle

16. A Platform engineer is at a customer site to replace a failed Dell EMC PowerScale Gen 6
node. After removing the compute module, they observe lit LEDs inside the removed node.
What is the recommended response?
- This is not normal; they need to shut down the partner node
- There is an internal electrical fault; they should call support
- The node is not yet completely shut down; they should wait
- This is a normal; they should continue with the procedure

17. What type of privileges are required to perform tenant specific administration?
- Zone role based access control
- System root privileges
- System admin privileges
- Role based access control
18. A platform engineer needs to swap an NVDIMM battery. What prerequisite conditions are
required to prevent data loss when removing the NVDIMM battery?
- None – the NVDIMM battery is hot-swappable
- The node is switched off and must be removed from the power feed
- LEDs on the NVDIMM battery must be off
- Node, LEDs on the node, LEDs on the NVDIMM, and LEDs on the NVDIMM battery must
be off

19. An implementation engineer is connecting new Dell EMC PowerScale F600 nodes to the
backend. What network speeds are supported for the backend?
- 10 GbE or 40 GbE
- 10 GbE or 25 GbE
- 25 GbE or 100 GbE
- 25 GbE or 40 GbE

20. What type of upgrade on a Dell EMC PowerScale cluster requires rebooting of all nodes al
the same time?
- Simultaneous
- Rolling
- Side-by-side
- In-place

21. What are three phases of Dell EMC PowerScale implementation?

- Implementation
Functional review
Handover
- Implementation
Documentation
Handover
- Planning
Implementation
Handover
- Planning
Implementation
Acceptance

22. Which slot on the R640 hardware is used for front-end connectivity on a Dell EMC
PowerScale F600 node?
- PCIe Slot 3
- rNDC Slot
- PCIe Slot 1
- PCIe Slot 2
23. A platform engineer needs to run some commands on Node 2 of a Dell EMC PowerScale
cluster. Which command can they use to get the external IP address of Node 2, regardless
of what node they are currently logged on to?
- Isi status -q
- Isi network external view
- Isi status -p
- Isi network subnets list

24. Which items are FRUs on a Dell EMC PowerScale Gen 6.5 nodes?
- SSD, power supply, and front-end NIC
- DIMM, system battery, and front-end NIC
- DIMM, back-end NIC, and SSD
- DIMM, back-end NIC, and power supply

25. A customer wants to add SSDs to the drive sleds in a Dell EMC PowerScale H600 node for
higher storage performance. What should you tell the customer?
- Caching SSDs are placed in random slots in the compute module
- Cache expansion requires a Dell EMC Professional services engagement
- Only F series nodes can use SSDs for primary storage
- Each sled should have an equal number of SSDs

26. Which document was replaced by the PEQ?

- Site Preparation and Planning Guide
- Web Administration Guide
- Supportability and Compatibility Guide
- Configuration Guide

27. Which Dell EMC PowerScale Gen 6 components are considered CRUs?
- SSD, power supply, fan, and bezel
- Back-end switch, power supply, disk drive, and bezel
- SSD, power supply, disk drive, and bezel
- SSD, memory card, disk drive, and bezel

28. Refer the exibit, which shows the rear of the Dell EMC PowerScale Gen 6 node.
Which is the function of the item associated with Callout 4?
- Back-end and front-end Ethernet connectivity
- Back-end InfiniBand and Ethernet connectivity
- Front-end Ethernet connectivity
- Back-end InfiniBand or Ethernet connectivity
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29. What is a function of the IDSDM in Dell EMC PowerScale F600 nodes?
- Primary backup for PSI information
- With two micro SD cards, it is a redundant backup for PSI information and temporary
storage for FW upgrade binaries.
- With one micro SD card, it is a read only backup for PSI information. With two micro SD
cards, it is a temporary storage for FW upgrade binaries.
- Secondary backup for PSI information.
30. A customer notices a platform engineer intentionally leaving a 1U gap underneath a Dell
EMC PowerScale H400 chassis during racking and stacking. They ask the engineer what this
gap is for.
What is a plausible use?
- Ethernet switch
- Extra airflow
- Extra H400 chassis
- Cable management tray

31. After finishing the installation of a Dell EMC PowerScale Gen 6 cluster, a customer asks the
platform engineer to demonstrate the proper way to remove and replace the front node
bezel. They remove the bezel successfully.
What is the correct way to replace the bezel?
- Make sure all the front-loaded hard drives have no red LEDs, then replace the bezel and
secure it with the thumb screws.
- Center the bezel faceplate on the node chassis and press the left side, then the right
side, until the bezel clicks.
- Push on the bezel ends and press the bezel until it latches
- Align the bezel ends with the clips and press the bezel center

32. What is an important consideration when connecting Dell EMC PowerScale Gen 6 nodes to
external power?
- Connect both cables of each node to different external power feeds
- Cable each node in a node pair to a different PDU
- Switch on each power button as soon as the node is racked
- Cable all nodes to the external power feeds before pressing each power button

33. A platform engineer needs to study the solution diagrams and topologies. What should the
engineer consult?
- PEQ
- Site Preparation and Planning Guide
- Dell EMC support
- SoVe Online

34. What accurately describes the InfiniBand cable support?

- Supports QSFP to QSFP cabling only
- Supports QSFP to QSFP cabling or QSFP to CX4 cabling
- Supports QSFP to CX4 cabling only
- Supports front-end customer external traffic

35. What does a blue handle indicate on Dell EMC PowerScale Gen 6 hardware?
- Node should be shut down for maintenance procedures
 - Hardware does not require ESD procedure
- Node can remain online during maintenance procedures
- Hardware does not require SolVe Desktop activity

36. Refer to the exhibit.

A platform engineer has connected power cables to a Dell EMC PowerScale

- Warning event
- On and healthy
- Cold and redundant
- Not functioning

37. A platform engineer is creating a new Dell EMC PowerScale cluster that must meet SEC 17a-
4f rules. Node 1 is a powered on and cabled.
What action is needed to meet the requirement?
- Activate the Enterprise mode license
- Create a new cluster
- Reboot info SmartLock Compliance mode
- Configure the network

38. Which interface is capable of providing the most extensive set of information about the
cluster state and configuration settings?
- Web console
- Serial console
- CLI
- Platform API

39. What is the correct order of steps to configure HDFS for a Hadoop solution?

1 Validate OneFS version and license activation

2 Configure cluster for DNS, SmartConnect, and Access Zones
3 Prepare Hadoop distribution but do not select HDFS service
4 Configure Hadoop distribution to use the PowerScale cluster as its HDFS Clients
5 Verify the implementation with native Hadoop commands and enable HDFS
40. A platform engineer is installing a Dell EMC PowerScale cluster with 12 F200 nodes. What is
the correct ratio used for the breakout cable?
- 1:2
- 1:4
- 1:8
- 1:10

41. A platform engineer is following the drive replacement procedure for a Dell EMC
PowerScale Gen 6 node. One of the steps is removal of the sled containing the target drive.
What is the maximum time a sled can be removed from its slot before all drives in that sled
are SmartFailed automatically?
- 10 minutes
- 15 minutes
- 20 minutes
- 50 minutes

42. What step should be performing when testing connectivity between a Dell EMC PowerScale
cluster and an NFS client?
- Map a drive to the default IFS share on the cluster
- Ping the DNS server used by the cluster from PuTTy
- Create an NFS export and mount it on the NFS client
- In a Web browser, type the cluster name and press Enter

43. What is the maximum recommended ambient temperature for the operation of a Dell EMC
PowerScale Gen 6 node?
- 27 degrees C (80 degrees F)
- 32 degrees C (89 degrees F)
- 35 degrees C (95 degrees F)
- 40 degrees C (104 degrees F)

44. Which statement is accurate regarding Dell EMC PowerScale hardware platforms?
- Gen 6 node hardware comes only in 4U rack-mountable chassis.
- Gen 6.5 F200 nodes come in 4U rack-mountable chassis.
- Gen 6 node hardware comes in 2U or 4U rack-mountable chassis.
- Gen 6.5 F600 nodes can only be added as node pairs.

45. Which external network ports are available on Dell EMC PowerScale Gen 6.5 nodes?
- 10GigE, 25GigE, or 40GigE
- 10GigE, 25GigE, or 100GigE
- 1GigE, 25GigE, or 100GigE
- 1GigE, 10GigE, or 25GigE
 46. Match each item with its description

Firmware Update Performed across the cluster to standardize all

1
node components on the same version
Rollup Patch Addresses multiple issues that are related to a
2
single OneFS component
Standard Patch Addresses one or more known issues for major
3
or minor release of OneFS
Maintenance Release New version of OneFS that addresses known
4
issues
Release Note Helps determine if the upgrade has an impact
5
and if so, provides a solution

47. Which versions are supported and can be upgraded to Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS 8.2?
- OneFS 7.0.1.0 – 7.0.2.0
- OneFS 7.1.0.0 – 7.1.1.1
- OneFS 7.2.0.0 – 7.2.0.1
- OneFS 7.2.1.0 – 7.2.1.1

48. A platform engineer is replacing a compute node in a Dell EMC PowerScale Gen 6 cluster.
Which command should they use to power off the node?
- Isi status -q
- Isi status -h
- Shutdown -p now
- Shutdown -h now

49. A platform engineer is tasked to add F600 nodes to an existing Dell EMC PowerScale cluster.
After racking and stacking the F600 nodes, they determine that the cluster contains X210
and H400 nodes.
What should the platform engineer consider?
- H400 nodes cannot co-exist with the F600 nodes in the same cluster
- The F600 must use InfiniBand for internal network communication
- F600 nodes cannot co-exist with X210 nodes in the same cluster
- The cluster must be upgraded to Ethernet back-end topology

50. What type of NIC is used for the external network on a Dell EMC PowerScale F600 node?
- 1 GbE
- 10 GbE
- 25 GbE
- 40 GbE
51. What are the required settings when using terminal emulation software to connect to a Dell
EMC PowerScale Gen 5 node?
- Transfer Rate = 57.600, Data Bits = 8, Parity = 1, Stop Bits = 0, Flow Control = Software
- Transfer Rate = 115.200, Data Bits = 8, Parity = None, Stop Bits = 1, Flow Control =
Hardware
- Transfer Rate = 57.600, Data Bits = 7, Parity = 1, Stop Bits = 8, Flow Control = Hardware
- Transfer Rate = 115.200, Data Bits = 7, Parity = 1, Stop Bits = 1, Flow Control = Software

52. A platform engineer has created a cluster of 8 F200 nodes. A requirement is for each power
supply on each node to supply power to the respective node equally.
What must the platform engineer do to meet the requirement?
- Run the isi config and change the settings in the config subsystem
- Cable each node power connection to a different PDU in the rack
- Use the iDRAC settings on each node to disable the hot spare feature
- Run the isi set -n command to change the power supply behavior

53. A platform engineer has added an F200 node to a Dell EMC PowerScale cluster. The cluster
now has five F200 nodes.
Before leaving the site, what action must the engineer perform?
- Verify the node LNN is set to 1
- SmartFail the node and rejoin the cluster
- Reboot the node and wait for a green status
- Ensure the install base record is updated

54. What should the platfrom engineer pre-check when installing Dell EMC PowerScale Gen 6
nodes in a customer provided rack?
- PDUs are located on opposite sides of the rack
- Rack is leveled using the front legs first and the rear legs second
- Rack has full earth ground and is a properly bolted to the floor
- Rack has a minimum of two PDUs

55. A Dell EMC PowerScale customer added new five nodes and SmartFailed two old nodes.
LNNs are not in sequence.
Which command(s) can the customer use to modify the LNN for sa node?
- Isi device node –Inn <old-Inn><old-Inn>
- Isi node --Inn<old-Inn><old-Inn>
- Isi config, followed by isi Innset--<SNO><new-Inn>
- Isi config, followed by Innset

56. A platform engineer is creating a new Dell EMC PowerScale cluster using the Configuration
Wizard. They have selected the Create the new cluster option.
What is the correct sequence of high-level steps to complete the cluster build?
 Configure external network 4
Accept End User License Agreement 1
Configure internal network 3
Configure cluster join mode 5
Configure cluster name 2

57. An SSD has failed in Node 1 in a Dell EMC PowerScale F200 cluster. After replacing the drive,
which command should be run to ensure the node has finished updating?
- Isi devices -d
- Isi status -h
- Isi devices device list –node-Inn 1
- Isi status -q

58. When testing connectivity to the Dell EMC PowerScale cluster through the Web
Administration interface, what should be typed in the address line of the browser?
- https://<clustername>:8080
- http://<clustername>:80
- http://<clustername>:8082
- https://<clustername>:8081

59. Dell EMC Technical Support has requested a part to be sent directly back to Dell Logistics to
be studied. Which process or document needs to be completed prior to sending the part
back?
- WWF
- CDMR
- DMR
- WWFA

60. A platform engineer has built the rack for Dell EMC PowerScale cluster. While unpacking the
components, the engineer nodes that the ShockWatch meter has been activated.
- Deactivate the ShockWatch meter
- Reset the ShockWatch meter
- Contact Dell EMC PowerScale Technical Support
- Proceed with unpacking the components