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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?

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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
2 months ago
Are we sure about the DFMD count? Feels low.
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Lynelle
2 months ago
I agree, A sounds right for the upgrade.
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Leonora
2 months ago
Definitely not B, that seems off.
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Tomas
3 months ago
Surprised it's not more Mellanox cards needed!
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Yen
3 months ago
I think it's option A with 2 QSFP cables.
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Brigette
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 months ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. I think I can figure this out.
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Elke
5 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
1 month ago
C is a safe bet, I guess. Good luck!
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Suzi
2 months ago
B looks good to me. Can't go wrong with more cables!
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Belen
2 months ago
I think I’ll go with A. Seems solid.
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Ulysses
2 months ago
I feel you! This question is tricky.
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Rosita
6 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
7 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
7 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
5 months ago
I think it's A. Two QSFP cables, three Mellanox cards, and 20 DFMDs.
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Aracelis
7 months ago
I think the answer is B.
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Shelton
7 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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