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Dell EMC D-PDD-DY-23 Exam - Topic 2 Question 33 Discussion

Which best practice should be followed when implementing a PowerProtect DD VTL?
B) Limit the number of tapes to the number needed and eventually expand.
A) Use multiplexing to optimize deduplication in virtual tapes.
C) Use fewer higher-capacity tapes rather than more lower-capacity tapes for space reuse.
D) Limit ISL links to four hops between the storage node and the PowerProtect DD.

Dell EMC D-PDD-DY-23 Exam - Topic 2 Question 33 Discussion

Actual exam question for Dell EMC's D-PDD-DY-23 exam
Question #: 33
Topic #: 2
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Which best practice should be followed when implementing a PowerProtect DD VTL?

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Suggested Answer: B

Best practice for implementing a DD VTL suggests limiting the number of virtual tapes initially and expanding as needed. This approach minimizes management complexity and ensures that resources are allocated efficiently.


by Georgiana at Aug 13, 2026, 03:57 AM

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Katlyn
3 days ago
I’m not sure about that, I’ve heard mixed reviews on limiting tapes.
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Kami
8 days ago
Agreed, multiplexing is key for deduplication!
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Lauran
13 days ago
Wait, are we really limiting ISL links to four hops? Seems too strict.
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Leonardo
19 days ago
I think B makes more sense, less clutter is better.
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Valentin
24 days ago
Definitely go with option C, higher-capacity tapes are the way to go!
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Nichelle
29 days ago
I vaguely remember something about ISL links and their impact on performance, but I can't remember the exact limit we discussed.
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My
1 month ago
I feel like using fewer higher-capacity tapes could be a good strategy, but I need to double-check if that's really a best practice.
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Eliseo
1 month ago
I remember discussing multiplexing in class, but I can't recall if it directly relates to deduplication effectiveness.
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Laurel
1 month ago
I think option B sounds familiar, but I'm not entirely sure if limiting tapes is the best approach.
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