Pure Storage FlashArray-Implementation-Specialist Exam - Topic 1 Question 1 Discussion

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On a FlashArray//XR50R2/3 Fibre Channel (FC) array, what is the default type and placement of the PCIe FC card?

A2-port in slot 0

B2-port in slot 2

C4-port in slot 0

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Suggested Answer: B

On an X50R2/3 FC array, Pure ships each controller with a factory-installed dual-port 32 Gb Fibre Channel card in the PCIe slot numbered 2, providing out-of-the-box SAN connectivity.

by Marci at Jun 10, 2025, 11:29 PM

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Bernadine

6 months ago

Definitely slot 0, no doubt about it!

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Alana

7 months ago

Totally agree, slot 0 is the right spot!

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Teri

7 months ago

It's a 2-port in slot 0 by default.

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Thurman

7 months ago

Wait, are you sure it's not slot 2?

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Viola

7 months ago

I thought it was a 4-port card, not 2-port.

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Donte

7 months ago

I remember slot numbers being important in our study sessions, but I can't recall the exact default placement. This is tricky!

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Raelene

8 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I have a vague memory of a 4-port card being discussed. Could it be option C?

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Huey

8 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like slot 0 was mentioned a lot. Maybe it's option A?

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Noble

8 months ago

I think the default FC card is a 2-port, but I can't remember if it's in slot 0 or slot 2.

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Kanisha

8 months ago

I've got this one! The default is a 2-port FC card in slot 2. I'm confident that's the right answer based on my experience with this array.

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Lorean

9 months ago

Wait, is it a 4-port card in slot 0? I'm second-guessing myself now. Let me re-read the question carefully.

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Tasia

9 months ago

Okay, I think the answer is 2-port in slot 0. That sounds familiar from the training I've done on this model. I'll mark that down.

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Horace

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review the documentation on the FlashArray//XR50R2/3 to figure out the default FC card configuration.

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Carlee

9 months ago

I'm pretty sure the default FC card is a 2-port in slot 0, but I'll double-check the specs to be sure.

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Keneth

12 months ago

Wait, is this a trick question? I bet the correct answer is that the FC card is actually a hologram, and the data just magically travels through the air. Technology these days, am I right?

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Detra

12 months ago

Hold up, didn't they upgrade the slot configuration recently? I'm pretty sure it's a 2-port in slot 2 now. Gotta stay on top of those FlashArray updates, you know?

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