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Dell EMC D-PDD-DY-23 Exam - Topic 1 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for Dell EMC's D-PDD-DY-23 exam
Question #: 16
Topic #: 1
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An administrator has a PowerProtect DD appliance with 32 CPU Cores and 128 GB RAM and 3 GB NVRAM.

What is the maximum number of drives that they can configure with one VTL?

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Suggested Answer: B

PowerProtect DD appliances have specific scalability limits based on their hardware configuration. In this case, with the mentioned resources, the appliance can support a maximum of 540 drives in a single VTL configuration. This allows for extensive virtual tape storage capabilities, enhancing backup and recovery efficiency.


by Velda at Jul 03, 2025, 11:32 AM

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Willow
3 months ago
Wait, isn't it 540?
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Valene
3 months ago
Totally agree, 270 sounds right!
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Rana
4 months ago
270? Really? That seems high!
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Bronwyn
4 months ago
Nah, it's definitely not 540.
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Roxane
4 months ago
I think it's 270 drives max.
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Jeannetta
4 months ago
I’m leaning towards 64 drives based on what I studied, but I could be mixing it up with another configuration limit.
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Cornell
4 months ago
I feel like the answer might be 270, but I’m not confident. I need to double-check the specs for VTL configurations.
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Xuan
5 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question, and I think it was around 540 drives, but I can't recall the exact details.
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Sage
5 months ago
I think the maximum number of drives for a VTL is related to the CPU and RAM, but I'm not entirely sure how to calculate it.
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Mee
5 months ago
I think I know how to approach this. The key is understanding the hardware capabilities and how they relate to the maximum number of drives. I'll start by considering the CPU cores, RAM, and NVRAM, and then try to determine the limit based on those factors.
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Lashaunda
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. The appliance has 32 CPU cores, 128 GB RAM, and 3 GB NVRAM. I'm guessing the number of drives is related to those specs, but I'm not sure how to calculate the exact maximum. I'll need to review the relevant information.
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Eun
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question is asking about the maximum number of drives, but it doesn't specify any other details. I'll need to think through the hardware requirements and limitations.
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Lore
6 months ago
This one seems straightforward. I'll start by looking at the hardware specs and then try to figure out the maximum number of drives based on that.
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Dierdre
7 months ago
I've worked with these appliances before, and 270 drives is just not feasible. Gotta be D, 64 drives.
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Sherrell
6 months ago
No way, that's too many. I'm going with D, 64 drives.
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Annice
6 months ago
I think it's A, 270 drives.
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Solange
8 months ago
I think D) 64 is the correct answer because the NVRAM capacity may limit the number of drives that can be configured.
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Cora
8 months ago
But with 32 CPU Cores and 128 GB RAM, it makes sense that the maximum number of drives would be higher.
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Lajuana
8 months ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is B) 540.
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Sol
8 months ago
Ooh, 64 drives sounds about right. That's my pick!
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Precious
6 months ago
64 drives seems like the maximum for one VTL.
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Tamra
6 months ago
I'm going with option D) 64.
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Dexter
6 months ago
I think it's 64 drives too.
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Rocco
8 months ago
Haha, 123? What kind of random number is that? I'm pretty sure the answer is D, 64 drives.
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Franklyn
7 months ago
Yeah, 123 does seem like a random number. D) 64 drives makes more sense.
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Lai
8 months ago
I think you're right, D) 64 drives sounds more reasonable.
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Kenny
8 months ago
Hmm, 540 drives? I don't think even the most powerful DD appliance can handle that many. I'm leaning towards B.
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Anastacia
8 months ago
270? Really? That's way too high, even for a PowerProtect DD appliance. I'm going with D, 64 drives.
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Lucia
7 months ago
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Basilia
8 months ago
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Cora
8 months ago
I think the answer is A) 270.
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