New Year Sale 2026! Hurry Up, Grab the Special Discount - Save 25% - Ends In 00:00:00 Coupon code: SAVE25
Welcome to Pass4Success

- Free Preparation Discussions
Mail Us support@pass4success.com
Location US
Mob_nav_barsMENU

Dell EMC D-MSS-DS-23 Exam - Topic 2 Question 20 Discussion

Actual exam question for Dell EMC's D-MSS-DS-23 exam
Question #: 20
Topic #: 2
[All D-MSS-DS-23 Questions]

Which backend port are required to expand the PowerStore x200 models to have NVMe Expansions?

Show Suggested Answer Hide Answer
Suggested Answer: B

To expand the PowerStore x200 models with NVMe expansions, the required backend port is the 25 GbE 4-Port Mezz Card. This card provides the necessary connectivity and bandwidth to support NVMe expansions, ensuring high-speed data transfer and low latency, which are critical for NVMe performance. Reference: Dell PowerStore Expansion Guide


by Karl at Nov 23, 2025, 01:01 PM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium D-MSS-DS-23 Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

0/2000 characters
Submit Cancel
Lili
15 hours ago
I think it's A. The 100 GbE card is essential for NVMe.
upvoted 0 times
...
Oliva
6 days ago
Yup, 25 GbE is the way to go for those expansions!
upvoted 0 times
...
Patria
11 days ago
Wait, are we sure about the 25 GbE? Sounds off.
upvoted 0 times
...
Ellsworth
16 days ago
32 Gb FC I/O Module isn't for NVMe, right?
upvoted 0 times
...
Timothy
21 days ago
I thought it was the 100 GbE 2-port Mezz card?
upvoted 0 times
...
Virgilio
26 days ago
I'm going with B) 25 GbE 4-Port Mezz Card. Anything less and you're just not living life to the fullest!
upvoted 0 times
...
Deonna
1 month ago
A) 100 GbE 2-port Mezz card? Nah, that's overkill for a simple NVMe expansion. B) is the way to go.
upvoted 0 times
...
Val
1 month ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is C) 32 Gb FC I/O Module. Fiber Channel is where it's at for enterprise storage!
upvoted 0 times
...
Elza
1 month ago
I thought the 32 Gb FC I/O Module was related to storage expansion, but I'm not confident it’s the right choice for NVMe.
upvoted 0 times
...
Lucina
2 months ago
This question feels familiar; I practiced a similar one about backend ports, but I can't remember the exact details.
upvoted 0 times
...
Nichelle
2 months ago
I remember something about needing a specific type of card for NVMe expansions, but I can't recall if it's the 100 GbE or the 25 GbE option.
upvoted 0 times
...
Carman
2 months ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. Based on my experience with similar storage systems, I think the 32 Gb FC I/O Module (option C) is likely the correct backend port needed for NVMe expansion on the PowerStore x200. I'll mark that as my answer for now.
upvoted 0 times
...
Lavina
2 months ago
B) 25 GbE 4-Port Mezz Card is the correct answer. Gotta love those high-speed NVMe expansions!
upvoted 0 times
...
Millie
2 months ago
Definitely need the 25 GbE 4-Port Mezz Card for NVMe.
upvoted 0 times
...
Malcom
2 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this one. I'm not super familiar with the PowerStore hardware, so I'll need to review the specs to understand the expansion options and port requirements. Hopefully I can narrow it down from there.
upvoted 0 times
...
Rodrigo
3 months ago
Wait, is this a trick question? I'm going with B) just to be safe. Who needs 100 GbE for an NVMe expansion anyway?
upvoted 0 times
...
Vernell
3 months ago
I think the answer might be the 25 GbE 4-Port Mezz Card, but I'm not entirely sure.
upvoted 0 times
...
Luisa
3 months ago
Okay, let's see. I know the PowerStore x200 models can be expanded with NVMe, so the key is figuring out which backend port is needed for that. I'm leaning towards option B, the 25 GbE 4-Port Mezz Card, but I'll double-check the details.
upvoted 0 times
...
Domitila
3 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a pretty specific question about PowerStore hardware. I'll need to think carefully about the different expansion options and what ports are required.
upvoted 0 times
...

Save Cancel