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Pure Storage FlashArray-Implementation-Specialist Exam - Topic 2 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for Pure Storage's FlashArray-Implementation-Specialist exam

Question #: 9
Topic #: 2

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What hardware should the Implementation Engineer find in the upgrade kit in order to perform an //X to //XL NDU?

A2 QSFP cables / 3 Mellanox cards / 20 DFMDs

B3 QSFP cables / 4 Mellanox cards / 10 DFMDs

C4 QSFP cables / 2 Mellanox cards / 20 DFMDs

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Suggested Answer: A

The upgrade kit for an //X to //XL Non-Disruptive Upgrade (NDU) includes 2 QSFP cables, 3 Mellanox InfiniBand cards, and 20 DirectFlash Modules (DFMDs) to support new hardware connectivity and capacity requirements.

by Merlyn at Jul 30, 2025, 11:00 AM

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Malinda

6 months ago

Are we sure about the DFMD count? Feels low.

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Lynelle

7 months ago

I agree, A sounds right for the upgrade.

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Leonora

7 months ago

Definitely not B, that seems off.

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Tomas

7 months ago

Surprised it's not more Mellanox cards needed!

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Yen

7 months ago

I think it's option A with 2 QSFP cables.

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Brigette

8 months ago

I definitely remember that the upgrade requires Mellanox cards, but I can't remember if it's 3 or 4. I think I leaned towards option B in my practice.

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Bea

8 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the DFMDs. I feel like I studied that they usually come in sets of 10 or 20, but I can't recall the exact numbers for this upgrade.

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Verlene

8 months ago

This question feels familiar; I practiced one similar where the upgrade kit had 4 QSFP cables. Could it be option C?

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Brittney

8 months ago

I think I remember something about needing 3 QSFP cables, but I'm not sure about the number of Mellanox cards.

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Josue

9 months ago

I've got a good strategy for this. I'll review the hardware specifications and match them to the upgrade kit components.

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Alline

9 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'll have to make sure I understand the difference between the //X and //XL models before I can answer.

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Howard

9 months ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. I need to identify the hardware required for the //X to //XL NDU.

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Robt

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to review the upgrade kit details carefully.

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Mitsue

9 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I think I can figure this out.

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Elke

10 months ago

This question is giving me nightmares. I'm just going to close my eyes and randomly pick an answer. C it is!

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Kent

6 months ago

C is a safe bet, I guess. Good luck!

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Suzi

6 months ago

B looks good to me. Can't go wrong with more cables!

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Belen

6 months ago

I think I’ll go with A. Seems solid.

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Ulysses

7 months ago

I feel you! This question is tricky.

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Rosita

11 months ago

Trick question! The real answer is a magic wand and a handful of fairy dust. But seriously, I think it's B. That's my final answer.

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Martha

11 months ago

Wait, what's a DFMD? Is that some kind of fancy networking device? I'm going with B, just to be safe.

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Patti

11 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's C. Four QSFP cables, two Mellanox cards, and 20 DFMDs. That's gotta be the right upgrade kit.

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Alberta

10 months ago

I think it's A. Two QSFP cables, three Mellanox cards, and 20 DFMDs.

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Aracelis

11 months ago

I think the answer is B.

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Shelton

11 months ago

Hmm, I think the answer is B. Three QSFP cables, four Mellanox cards, and 10 DFMDs seem like the right hardware for an //X to //XL NDU.

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