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Dell EMC D-MSS-DS-23 Exam - Topic 2 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for Dell EMC's D-MSS-DS-23 exam
Question #: 15
Topic #: 2
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What are the default DRR values in the PowerStore sizing tool for block and file workloads?

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Suggested Answer: B

In the PowerStore sizing tool, the default Data Reduction Ratio (DRR) values for block and file workloads are Block = 4:1 and File = 2:1. These values represent the expected reduction in data size due to compression and deduplication, which helps in planning the storage capacity and performance requirements effectively. Reference: Dell PowerStore Sizing Tool Documentation


by Marylyn at Jul 13, 2025, 08:23 AM

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Shawnda
2 months ago
Yup, it's 4:1 for both block and file!
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Theola
2 months ago
I thought file was 2:1?
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Patrick
3 months ago
Totally agree, block is definitely 4:1!
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Nenita
3 months ago
Wait, are you sure about those values? Sounds off.
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Paulina
3 months ago
Default DRR for block is 4:1 and file is 4:1.
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Colette
3 months ago
I feel like I saw something about 2:1 for file workloads in one of the practice tests. Could it be option B?
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Yolande
4 months ago
I’m really uncertain about this one. I thought both were 1:1, but that seems too low for DRR.
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Ozell
4 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question, and I believe it was 4:1 for block but maybe 2:1 for file?
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Ngoc
4 months ago
I think the default DRR values are 4:1 for both block and file workloads, but I'm not completely sure.
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Kimbery
4 months ago
Ah, I remember learning about this in the training. The default DRR values are 1:1 for both block and file workloads, so I'll select option C.
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Dorthy
4 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. The question is asking about the default values, so I'm guessing it's the most common or standard configuration. I'll go with option D, 2:1 for both block and file.
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Quentin
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I thought the default was 4:1 for block but 2:1 for file, so I'm leaning towards option B.
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Alaine
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the default DRR values are 4:1 for both block and file workloads, so I'll go with option A.
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Giovanna
5 months ago
Ha! Trick question, the real answer is E) All of the above, because the DRR values are actually configurable in the tool. Nice try, exam writers!
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Dwight
5 months ago
I agree with Van, A seems plausible.
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Whitley
5 months ago
I'm leaning towards B.
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Cheryl
5 months ago
But wait, can they really all be configurable?
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Van
5 months ago
I thought it was A at first.
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Felicidad
6 months ago
I'm going with B. It just makes the most sense to me, especially since file workloads tend to be more space-efficient than block.
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Vinnie
5 months ago
I'm going with B. It just makes the most sense to me, especially since file workloads tend to be more space-efficient than block.
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Sarah
6 months ago
I'm pretty sure it's D) Block = 2:1 File = 2:1.
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Val
7 months ago
This is a tricky one. I feel like the answer is B, but I'm not 100% confident. Guess I'll have to take my best shot and hope for the best!
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Nichelle
7 months ago
Definitely not 1:1 for both. That seems way too low for a modern storage solution like PowerStore.
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Colton
5 months ago
Agreed, 1:1 would not make sense for PowerStore.
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Jose
7 months ago
Hmm, I thought it was 2:1 for file workloads. But I could be mixing that up with another system. Gotta double-check my notes.
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Vonda
7 months ago
I believe the default DRR values are C) Block = 1:1 File = 1:1.
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Verlene
7 months ago
I'm pretty sure the default DRR values are 4:1 for both block and file workloads. That's what I remember from the training materials.
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Adrianna
7 months ago
Yes, you're right. The default DRR values are 4:1 for both block and file workloads.
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Arminda
7 months ago
A) Block = 4:1 File = 4:1
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Lacresha
7 months ago
I remember reading that the correct answer is B) Block = 4:1 File = 2:1.
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Gayla
8 months ago
I think the default DRR values for block and file workloads are A) Block = 4:1 File = 4:1.
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