Q1.Match the industry trend with its use case.

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Match each workload profile description with the corresponding profile.
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A customer is expanding from local storage to a SAN environment for the first time. They plan to future-proof their
environment with a 16 Gb Fibre Channel. They also want to allow for future I/O expansion with new servers.
Identify the correct server and storage to meet the customer requirements.
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Match the storage technology to the storage type.
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Match the HPE Tool with its use case. Select all that apply.
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Place the components on the left in the correct order on the right for the recommended power-up sequence.
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Match the correct SSD type to each given use case.
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Match the storage technology to the storage type.
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Match the command to the action it initiates on a FlexFabric switch. Not all actions will be used.
Select and Place:
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Q10.A customer is considering an upgrade of their network, which connects 10 servers. The customer has a
converged data center networking architecture with Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality.
Which HPE product family will meet this customer’s needs?
A. Arista
B. Altoline
C. Aruba
D. FlexFabric

Answer: D

Q11.A customer needs to update firmware and perform diagnostic tests on various components of a HPE ProLiant
server. Which utility should they use?
A. Insight Online
B. Intelligent Provisioning
C. Intelligent Management Center
D. UEFI

Answer: B
Q12.You are working in a data center with multiple servers and need to update the iLO 5 user names and passwords
on a regular basis Which tool enables you to streamline and automate this process?
A. iLO Amplifier Pack
B. Central Management Console
C. Agentless Management
D. RESTful API

Answer: A

Q13.A customer needs to simplify their network by creating a single virtual networking device. Which HPE solution
satisfies the customer’s needs?
A. FlexNetwork
B. Aruba AirWave
C. OpenFlow
D. Intelligent Resilient Framework

Answer: D

Q14.You are working on a server, and you notice that the blue UID light on the server is flashing slowly. What does
this indicate?
A. The host server is in standby mode
B. The system is being managed remotely
C. The host has rebooted and is performing POST actions
D. The system is experiencing power issues

Answer: B

Q15.In which layer of the OSI model would you find the media access control (MAC) address?
A. Application
B. Network
C. Data link
D. Physical

Answer: C

Q16.A customer needs to provide inventory management, health monitoring, status alerting, and reporting for their
ProLiant servers. Which HPE management offering meets the customer’s needs?
A. OneView
B. Insight Remote Support
C. InfoSight
D. Insight Online

Answer: A

Q17.A customer requires an entry-level, all-flash system with predictable performance at the lowest possible price.
They have performance- sensitive workloads that require speed and efficiency.
Which HPE storage system needs the customer’s requirements?
A. MSA 2052
B. Nimble AF1000
C. 3PAR 8450
D. StoreVirtual 4335

Answer: C
Q18.A customer has implemented an HPE ProLiant server with internal storage and needs to monitor the array
health status. Which management application can the customer use to discover errors quickly and minimize the
possible downtime?
A. Smart Storage Administrator
B. Insight Online
C. InfoSight
D. Intelligent Management Center

Answer: A

Q19.You are troubleshooting a HPE ProLiant rack-mount server. All installed server fans constantly run at 100%.
Which action should you take first?
A. Update all system firmware
B. Replace all cooling fans
C. Reseat drive blanks
D. Unplug all but one cooling fan

Answer: C

Q20.What can you do when installing a HPE switch to provide protection from electrostatic discharge?
A. Use a power surge protector
B. Install the switch in a rack with rubber insulators
C. Connect the switch grounding cable correctly
D. Load balance the power supplies

Answer: B

Q21.You have completed a non-disruptive activation of firmware on an SN6000 switch. Which session must be
restarted manually?
A. telnet session
B. SAN connection Manager session
C. QuickTools session
D. Enterprise Fabric Management Suite session

Answer: A

Q22.You are managing a HPE ProLinat rack-mount server and need to determine when the Remote Console was
most recently used. Where can you find this information?
A. System
B. IML
C. iLO
D. Audit

Answer: C

Q23.A customer needs to purchase a redundant pair of SAN switches for their virtualization environment. The
customer requires a total of eight 16 Gbps FC storage ports and eighteen 8 Gbps FC host attachments.
Which switch does meet the customer’s needs at the lowest cost?
A. HPE 8/24 SAN Switch 16-port Switch with an 8-port Upgrade License
B. HPE StoreFabric SN6010C 12-port Switch with an On Demand Port Activation License
C. HPE 8/24 SAN Switch 16-port Switch
D. HPE StoreFabric SN6010C 48-port Switch

Answer: B
Q24.A customer is planning an upgrade in their data center. The customer needs to deploy on bare-metal and virtual
servers easily through a common interface. In addition, they have expressed an interest in software-defined storageA
Which HPE compute platform should you suggest?
A. SimpliVity
B. ProLiant DL servers
C. Synergy
D. BladeSystem

Answer: C

Q25.A customer plans to back up a file server that holds 2 TB of data. The customer wants to upgrade their network
infrastructure to support backup and to implement a datacenter network solution.
Which solutions would HPE recommend to meet the customer needs? (Choose two.)
A. FlexFabric 5900
B. StoreEasy 1450
C. StoreVirtual VSA
D. Aruba 2900
E. StoreOnce 3100

Answer: AE

Q26.A customer wants to decrease problem resolution time on their HPE infrastructure.
Why would this customer benefit from Insight Remote Support?
A. It monitors 1600 system parameters and applies analytics to predict problems before they can lead to
system or component failure
B. It maintains an up-to-date change log by recording hardware and system changes in real-time
C. it provides event diagnosis and automatic, secure submission of hardware event notifications to HPE
D. It provides health monitoring and alerting and suggests resolutions for common issues

Answer: A

Q27.A customer requires a storage platform for their department data. They have a limited budget and will be sharing
files among their Microsoft Windows environment.
Which HPE storage platform meets the customer’s needs?
A. StoreEasy
B. StoreOnce
C. 3PAR StoreServ
D. Nimble

Answer: A

Q28. A customer requires a software-defined storage solution. Which storage solution meets the customer’s needs?
A. HPE 3PAR StoreServ
B. HPE StoreVirtual VSA
C. HPE MSA
D. HPE Nimble Storage

Answer: B
Q29.Which statement is true regarding the drives in an internal controller on a HPE ProLiant server?
A. SATA and SAS drives cannot be mixed in the same logical array
B. SATA HDDs and SATA SSDs can be mixed in the same logical array
C. SAS SSDs and SATA SSDs can be mixed in the same logical array
D. SAS HDDs and SATA HDDs can be mixed in the same logical array

Answer: A

Q30.A company plans to purchase new HPE servers. The company needs to maximize local storage capacity within
the servers. Which HPE servers should the company install?
A. ProLiant ML110 Gen 9
B. ProLiant DL380 Gen10
C. ProLiant BL460c Gen10
D. ProLiant DL360 Gen 9

Answer: B

Q31.You need to update the firmware on an MSL2024. Which HPE utility do you need to use?
A. Smart Storage Administrator
B. OneView Standard
C. Central Management Console
D. Library & Tape Tools

Answer: D

Q32.A customer needs a Fibre Channel storage solution that supports block storage with the lowest cost. Which HPE
solution meets this customer’s requirements?
A. HPE StoreVirtual VSA
B. HPE SimpliVity
C. HPE Nimble Storage
D. HPE MSA

Answer: D

Q33.A customer requires a MSA storage system that they use for archiving data. The system needs to provide a
large amount of storage. Which drive type meets the customer’s needs?
A. Mixed-use SSD
B. SAS midline
C. Read-intensive SSD
D. SATA nearline

Answer: D

Q34.You are creating a logical array on an HPE ProLiant server. The customer asks you to use drives with different
capacities in a single array.
What should you explain to this customer?
A. Using drives with different capacities in a single array increases the chance of disk failure
B. The extra capacity of the larger drives will not be utilized
C. The process to create the array will fail, and the server will not boot
D. The RAID level will be set at RAID 0 automatically

Answer: B
Q35.A customer needs to support both network and storage traffic on their network, which includes Ethernet, iSCSI,
and Fibre Channel devices. The customer is concerned about the large amount of cables coming from the various
cards inserted in their rack servers, as well as the operational costs in their data center.
Which component addresses these issues?
A. Dynamic Smart Array controller
B. Fibre Channel host bus adapter
C. Converged network adapter
D. Dual-port 10 GbE FlexLOM

Answer: C

Q36.You are troubleshooting server issues and need to troubleshoot when online and offline. Which HPE tool should
you use?
A. Insight Remote Support
B. Active Health System
C. Integrated Management Log
D. Insight Diagnostics

Answer: D

Q37.You plan to perform maintenance on several systems in a rack. You need to ensure that the rack does not tip
when you are working on the equipment.
What should you use?
A. stabilizer kit
B. adjustable depth frame
C. lockable casters
D. leveling feet

Answer: A

Q38.A customer is building out their rack of servers and storage systems. They need a high-performance network
with a simple, centralized management capability and deep buffer support for iSCSI. They expect high growth in their
virtualization environment.
Which solution will best meet the customer’s needs?
A. Arista
B. Aruba
C. FlexFabric
D. Altoline

Answer: C

Q39.You are troubleshooting a POST error on a HPE ProLiant rack-mount server. HPE support has directed you to
test a minimum hardware configuration.
Which components should you remove? (Choose two.)
A. CMOS battery
B. all cooling fans
C. all expansion boards
D. all external storage media
E. redundant processors

Answer: DE
Q40.A customer has an application that consumes 500 GB storage and requires a RTO and RPO of 15 minutes.
Which backup and recovery technology enables the customer to meet their requirements in the most cost-effective
manner?
A. remote storage replication
B. offsite tape backup
C. disk-to-disk appliance
D. log shipping

Answer: C

Q41.You are installing new drives into the internal cage of a HPE ProLiant DL380 server.
How is the drive device number set?
A. The Smart Array controller assigns the device number automatically based on the bay
B. HPE OneView uses the server profile to assign the device number
C. The operating system assigns the device number automatically based on the drive installation order
D. You must use Smart Storage Administrator to assign the device number

Answer: A

Q42.Which HPE tool can securely erase current content of a server and help with consistent and easy operating
system installation?
A. HPE System Insight Manager
B. HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC)
C. HPE OneView
D. HPE Intelligent Provisioning

Answer: D

Q43.A customer has a small branch office that requires a tower-based server solution. The customer runs office-
based applications and wants lights-out management capability.
Which HPE server family meets the customer’s needs?
A. ProLiant ML
B. ProLiant MicroServer
C. ProLiant DL
D. ProLiant BL

Answer: A

Q44.You are installing a rack at customer site.

How can you ensure redundant power to the rack?
A. Connect an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to redundant circuit breakers at the facility power source
B. Use two different power cords to connect the server to the power grid at the customer site
C. Install two power distribution units (PDUs) with each one connected to a power socket supplied by an
independent electrical power source
D. Ensure 3-phase power is available in the data center

Answer: A
Q45.In which layer of the OSI model would you find an IP address?
A. Application
B. Network
C. Data link
D. Physical

Answer: B

Q46.A customer wants to safeguard their server firmware and asks you about the HPE ProLiant Gen10 features that
provide this level of security.
Which Gen10 feature best addresses the customer’s concern?
A. Gen10 servers support data encryption at rest, which uses cryptography on the database housing the data
and on the physical storage where the databases are stored
B. The Secure Boot feature in Gen10 servers checks the signature of the firmware drivers and other files to
ensure that the firmware is trusted by the operating system
C. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) in Gen10 servers protects firmware by using public and private key
encryption
D. Gen10 servers use silicon root of trust to validate and detect corrupted firmware, and authentication to
block unauthorized updates

Answer: D

Q47.A customer has a HPE OneView environment and has added all their HPE ProLiant servers and enclosures.
Which benefits does a customer gain by configuring Remote Support on their environment? (Choose two.)
A. Support case resolutions are automatically generated for them based on real-time analyses
B. HPE is given remote access rights to registered devices for quick and accurate problem resolution
C. HPE Proactive Care is enabled and cases are created automatically in the event of hardware failures
D. Proactive Scan reports and firmware/software analysis reports can be provided from collected data
E. Real-time performance analytics result in failure predictions and online self-healing

Answer: CD

Q48.A customer needs Layer 2 switches that provide basic functionality. In the future, this customer might need to
use the switches’ CLI to configure VLAN and STP features.
Which category of the switches does meet the customer’s needs?
A. unmanaged
B. managed
C. VLAN-based
D. software distributed switch

Answer: B

Q49.Why is RAID 6 the best option for a large RAID set for archive storage on large-capacity drives?
A. to reduce risk during volume rebuild
B. to increase write performance on the volume
C. to maximize capacity of the volume
D. to reduce drive wear

Answer: A
Q50.A company needs a solution that provides SMB and NFS file shares. The solution must have a built-in data
backup to Microsoft Azure. Which HPE solution meets the customer’s needs?
A. StoreEasy 1000
B. StoreVirtual VSA
C. StoreOnce 3520
D. StoreOnce VSA

Answer: A

Q51.You are designing a server solution that requires a significant amount of memory.
Which guideline should you keep in mind when working with memory channels?
A. Install memory DIMMs of different speeds and sizes in pairs in adjoining sockets on the same memory
data bus
B. To maximize performance, balance the total memory capacity across all installed processors, and load the
channels similarly
C. On a single-CPU server, install the first memory DIMM in channel one, the second in channel two, the third
in channel three, and so on
D. For the best reliability, install DIMMs of different speeds and sizes in a single memory channel

Answer: B

Q52.A customer needs to create a large RAID set for archive storage on large-capacity drives. Which RAID level is
recommended for this customer?
A. RAID 0
B. RAID 5+0
C. RAID 1+0
D. RAID 6

Answer: D

Q53.A customer needs a high level of flexibility and the most efficient use of available capacity in their MSA storage
system. How should the MSA be configured?
A. Create virtual and map them to a host group without using initiators
B. Assign drives directly to servers with Fibre Channel connections on the SAN
C. Create multiple virtual volumes in a storage pool to share resources
D. Create a linear disk group and add dedicated spares to the group

Answer: C

Q54.A customer needs to share files among their Linux-based servers in a cost effective manner. The customer is
concerned about compatibility with the servers in their environment that run Windows.
Which HPE StoreEasy feature addresses the customer’s concerns?
A. use of virtualization technologies to overcome application compatibility issues
B. multi-protocol access to the same file share over SMB and NFS protocols
C. RESTful API support across a variety of platforms
D. symmetric processor architecture for uniformity in transaction processing

Answer: B
Q55.You are installing a HPE ProLiant server in a rack at a customer site. The customer’s facility in a high-voltage
utility service area, and they want to be certain that the power supply is supported.
Which ProLiant feature addresses the customer’s concern?
A. ProLiant servers can be configured for 380-400V AC in low-line and high-line utility service areas
B. ProLiant servers support 240 V DC power supplies because components on a direct current line are less
prone to failure
C. ProLiant servers include auto-sensing power supplies with a power input range of 100-240 VAC, so they
can be used globally
D. Rack-mountable HPE servers ship with 110 V DC power supplies because direct current is less expensive
for a low-line utility service over short distances

Answer: C

Q56. A customer has reported that while running an application that is streaming live data, they experience
fluctuations in processor frequency as they increase the server performance.
Which HPE ProLiant Gen10 system tuning feature would help eliminate this issue?
A. workload matching
B. silicon root of trust
C. core boosting
D. jitter smoothing

Answer: D

Q57.You are designing a network for a customer that needs a centrally-managed solution for their physical and virtual
switches. This product must integrate with their existing third-party networking equipment.
Which HPE management solution meets the customer’s needs?
A. Intelligent Resilient Framework
B. Centralized Management Console
C. Intelligent Management Center
D. InfoSight

Answer: C

Q58. .A customer is enhancing their server and storage virtualization infrastructure. They need to maximize memory
density per rack unit and provide an all-flash to the environment.
Which HPE solutions should they install to fulfill these requirements? (Choose two.)
A. MSA 2042
B. ProLiant ML350 Gen 10
C. NumbleAF3000
D. ProLiant DL380 Gen10
E. ProLiant DL360 Gen10

Answer: AB
Q59.A customer is planning an upgrade to their network infrastructure. They want to move to an open networking
solution, and they want to install a network switch that supports their choice of network operating system.
Which HPE product family will meet the customer’s needs?
A. FlexFabric
B. Aruba
C. Altoline
D. Arista

Answer: C

Q60.What has HPE implemented in the HPE ProLiant Gen10 to prevent malware?
A. jitter smoothing
B. application isolation control
C. persistent memory
D. silicon root of trust

Answer: D

Q61.While troubleshooting a HPE ProLiant Gen10 rack-mount server, you determine that the current and backup
system ROMs are corrupt. What should be the next step to fix the server?
A. Restore the system firmware from a USB drive
B. Restore the system firmware from a UEFI shell prompt
C. Replace the CMOS battery
D. Restore the system firmware from the iLO repository
E. Replace the system board

Answer: E

Q62.A customer needs to virtualize their storage across physical servers and storage environments. Which HPE
solution meets the customer’s needs?
A. Nimble CS3000
B. StoreVirtual 4335
C. StoreVirtual VSA
D. MSA 2050

Answer: C

Q63.You are installing a HPE StoreOnce backup system in a customer’s environment. They need a simple and cost-
effective method to centralize and automate the backup of multiple servers (file, virtualization, database). They also
need the ability to integrate with an existing third-party backup software.
How must you configure the StoreOnce system to meet the customer’s requirements?
A. NDMP target
B. VTL device
C. replication target
D. block device

Answer: B
Q64.What should you install with a server for a customer who may need to perform maintenance on the server while
it is in the rack? (Choose two.)
A. blanking panels
B. high performance fan kit
C. redundant PDUs
D. Cable Management Arm (CMA)
E. rack stabilization kit

Answer: DE

Q64.You plan to install an HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 in an environment with an ambient temperature of 45°C
(113°F). Which additional option is required?
A. 500W Flex Slot Platinum PS Kit
B. M.2 Solid State Enablement Kit
C. Gen10 Bezel Kit
D. High Performance Fan Kit

Answer: D

Q65.You are upgrading firmware on two SN6000 switches in a fabric with a CLI connection. You did not wait for the
upgrade to be activated on the first switch before beginning to install the firmware on the second switch.
What must you do to install the firmware on the second switch?
A. Perform a hot reset on the first switch to initiate the installation on the second switch
B. Reactivate the upgrade on the first switch before attempting to update the firmware on the second switch
C. Reinitialize the devices attached to the first switch before installing the firmware on the second switch
D. Perform a hot reset on the second switch after the first switch is activated

Answer: A

QA66. A customer plans to use HPE ProLiant servers for an application that requires low latency for all components.
Which workload profile should the customer use?
A. Mission Critical
B. Virtualization – Max Performance
C. I/O Throughput
D. Transactional Application Processing

Answer: A

Q67.You are creating an internal array on an HPE ProLiant server.

What can you do to maximize the storage space efficiency?
A. Populate drive bays with the largest-capacity drive first
B. Install drives that have the same capacity
C. Match the device numbers for the drives with their bay numbers
D. Populate drive bays with the smallest-capacity drive first

Answer: B

Q68.Which security feature is unique to HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers?

A. Advanced auditing capability in the processor detects suspicious behavior in the kernel?
B. Persistent memory protects virtual machines from compromises in the network fabric
C. Increased application isolation controls network traffic to virtual machines
D. With the silicon root of trust, Genl 0 servers can detect compromised firmware

Answer: D
Q69.You are installing HPE ProLiant servers into a rack that will be fully loaded. You also need to install four power
distribution units (PDUs) in the rack.
How should you install the PDUs to maximize power distribution and space efficiency?
A. in the bottom bay of the rack with the outlets facing the front
B. horizontally on extension bars mounted directly to the frame for improved clearance
C. at the top of the rack with the cables running between the RETMA rails
D. vertically, side by side on both sides of the rack with the outlets facing the center

Answer: D

Q70.When installing servers in a rack, a customer has left gaps between the servers.
What should you tell this customer regarding the space between servers? (Choose two.)
A. It allows for side-to-side component cooling
B. It provides easy access for servicing components
C. It does not provide correct rack airflow
D. It allows for easier cable management
E. It should be filled with blanking panels

Answer: CE

Q71.You are installing a HPE ProLiant server that has a shared network port for iLO and NIC teaming. You need to
ensure that you can still access iLO after configuring the NIC team.
Which teaming technology should you configure?
A. switch-assisted load balancing
B. receive load balancing
C. network fault tolerance
D. round robin

Answer: C

Q72.Which tool provides a report on the current usage levels and life span of some installed read-intensive flash
drives?
A. Smart Storage Administrator
B. Intelligent Provisioning
C. Central Management Console
D. Integrated Management Log

Answer: A

Q73.You are installing a data center switch.

Which methods are recommended to configure the switch? (Choose two.)
A. Use out-of-band management with a dedicated management connection
B. Use in-band management with an IP address and subnet mask that is reachable on the management
network
C. Use out-of-band management and keep the default settings
D. Use in-band management and configure the AUX0 interface for scheme authentication

Answer: AB
Q74.Which HPE service level offers customers special parts handling and access to onsite service 24×7, including
HPE holidays?
A. Foundation Care 24×7 with DMR
B. Foundation Care 24×7
C. Proactive Care 24×7 with CTR
D. Proactive Care 24×7

Answer: B

Q75.A customer needs a solution that will maintain the data availability in their campus location. They require a multi-
node system that can sustain failures, including a full building outage.
Which HPE storage platform meets the customer’s needs?
A. StoreVirtual
B. StoreEasy
C. MSA
D. Nimble

Answer: C

Q76. You are installing multiple components into an existing server.

Which HPE resource can you use to verify the compatibility of the server hardware options with the server? (Choose
two.)
A. iQuote Universal
B. SPOCK
C. Smart Selling tool
D. Quickpecs
E. Server User Guide

Answer: BD