Discuss NetApp NS0-516 Exam Topic 5 Question 27

An administrator is asked to create a Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP) pool from eleven 12 TB disks with the requirement that there is adequate space available for a reconstruction if a drive in the pool fails.

In this scenario, what should the administrator do to satisfy this requirement?

ACreate the disk pool, and then edit the pool to reserve 12 TB of space

BCreate the disk pool, and then add another 12 TB drive to the pool

CCreate the disk pool, and then the system automatically reserves 12 TB of space

DCreate the disk pool, and then create a hot spare on another 12 TB disk

Suggested Answer: C

Create the Disk Pool:

Step: Use the SANtricity System Manager to create a DDP with the eleven 12 TB disks.

Reason: The DDP automatically reserves space for reconstruction purposes.

Automatic Space Reservation:

Functionality: The system automatically reserves adequate space for reconstruction when a disk fails.

Confirmation:

Verify: Check the pool's configuration to ensure the space is reserved for reconstruction.

Result: The system will show the reserved space within the DDP configuration.

NetApp SANtricity System Manager User Guide

NetApp E-Series DDP configuration and best practices

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21 comments · newest first

Edelmira 1 month ago

B is solid too. More drives mean more reliability in case of failure.

Dean 1 month ago

I feel like A is the best choice. We need that reserve for reconstruction.

Tegan 1 month ago

I’m leaning towards option D. A hot spare is a good backup.

Claribel 2 months ago

Option C sounds right. The system should handle it automatically.

Zona 2 months ago

I prefer option B. Adding another drive seems safer.

Marvel 2 months ago

I think option A makes sense. Reserving space is crucial.

Margery 2 months ago

Option B could work, but I worry about adding more drives.

Emilio 2 months ago

I feel like option A is the safest. We need that reserve space.

Nickolas 3 months ago

I lean towards option D. A hot spare is a smart move for reliability.

Luis 3 months ago

Option C sounds good too. The system should handle it automatically.

Karan 3 months ago

I prefer option B. Adding another drive seems safer.

Brett 3 months ago

I think option A is the best choice. Reserving space is crucial.

Vallie 3 months ago

D sounds interesting, but do we really need a hot spare for this?

Remona 3 months ago

Wait, can you really rely on the system to reserve space automatically?

Ashton 4 months ago

A seems risky, why reserve space when you can just add a drive?

Kimbery 5 months ago

I think B is better, adding another drive gives more safety.

Glory 5 months ago

Option C is the way to go, it auto-reserves space!

In 6 months ago

I practiced a question about disk pools before, and I think adding another drive like in option B might be the safest way to ensure we have enough space.

Beata 6 months ago

I feel like option C could be correct since it mentions automatic reservation, but I can't recall if that's always the case.

Pa 6 months ago

I think I saw a similar question where we had to consider hot spares. Maybe option D is the right choice?

Ashanti 6 months ago

I remember something about needing extra space for reconstruction, but I'm not sure if the system automatically reserves it or if we have to do it manually.

NetApp NS0-516 Exam - Topic 5 Question 27 Discussion