Pure Storage FlashArray-Implementation-Specialist Exam - Topic 4 Question 10 Discussion

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A customer has ordered several FlashArrays and wants to have ActiveCluster configured. What is the maximum quantity of arrays supported with ActiveCluster?

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FlashArray ActiveCluster is designed for synchronous replication between two FlashArray systems, enabling active-active configurations across two sites. This setup allows both arrays to serve I/O simultaneously, providing high availability and zero RPO (Recovery Point Objective). Each array in the ActiveCluster configuration maintains identical volume identities, ensuring seamless access for hosts regardless of the array they connect to. The configuration supports metro-area clustering, with a maximum round-trip latency of 11 milliseconds between arrays. Additionally, the Pure1 Cloud Mediator or an on-premises mediator is utilized to manage failover and prevent split-brain scenarios, eliminating the need for a third site or external gateway.

While ActiveCluster supports a two-site configuration, it does not support additional arrays within the same synchronous setup. For scenarios requiring protection across more than two sites, asynchronous replication solutions like ActiveDR can be employed. ActiveDR allows for asynchronous replication to a third site, providing broader disaster recovery capabilities.

Therefore, the maximum number of arrays supported in a single ActiveCluster configuration is two.

by Susana at Aug 15, 2025, 05:14 AM

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Christa

2 months ago

Really? I didn't know it was that low!

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Eura

2 months ago

Nope, definitely 2.

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Meaghan

2 months ago

I thought it was 3?

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Sheridan

2 months ago

Totally agree, just 2!

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Florinda

3 months ago

It's 2 arrays max for ActiveCluster.

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Keneth

3 months ago

I’m pretty certain it’s 2 arrays for ActiveCluster, but I should double-check my notes just to be safe.

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Denise

4 months ago

I’m leaning towards 2 as well, but I might be confusing it with some other configurations we discussed in class.

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Shayne

4 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and I want to say it’s 3 arrays, but I could be mixing it up with another feature.

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Janey

4 months ago

I think I remember that ActiveCluster supports a maximum of 2 arrays, but I’m not entirely sure.

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Armanda

4 months ago

This seems like a tricky one. The question is a bit vague on the details, so I'll have to rely on my general knowledge of the product. I'll make an educated guess, but I'm not 100% certain.

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Serina

4 months ago

Okay, let me see. The question is asking about the maximum quantity of arrays supported with ActiveCluster. I'm pretty confident the answer is 3, but I'll double-check my notes to be sure.

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Pamella

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know ActiveCluster is a feature for high availability, but I can't recall the specific limits off the top of my head. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Charolette

5 months ago

I think this is a straightforward question about the maximum number of arrays supported with ActiveCluster. I'll review the key details and make my best guess.

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