Discuss Pure Storage FlashArray-Implementation-Specialist Exam Topic 4 Question 11

An Implementation Engineer is planning to add a DirectFlash Shelf to a FlashArray//XL with an existing DirectFlash Shelf. Which PCIe slot must be used for shelf connectivity?

Suggested Answer: C

When adding a second DirectFlash Shelf to a FlashArray//XL, PCIe slot 6 is used to connect the additional shelf, complementing slot 0 used by the first shelf.

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Lenny 6 months ago

B) 4 could be the answer. It’s logical for connectivity.

Mable 6 months ago

I’m not sure, but I remember A) 0 being mentioned in class.

Frederica 6 months ago

C) 6 feels right. More bandwidth for the shelf.

Yvette 6 months ago

I’m leaning towards B) 4. It’s often used for expansions.

Roslyn 7 months ago

I think it’s A) 0. Seems like a safe choice.

Shawnta 7 months ago

I thought it could be slot 6, but I guess not?

Rueben 7 months ago

Definitely slot 4, that's standard for these setups.

Luz 8 months ago

Wait, are you sure it's not slot 0? That seems odd.

Lavera 8 months ago

Totally agree, slot 4 is the right choice!

Tori 8 months ago

It has to be PCIe slot 4 for the shelf.

Effie 8 months ago

Wait, is this a trick question? I'm going to go with B just to be safe.

Noelia 8 months ago

I bet the engineers who designed this system had a good laugh coming up with these slot numbers. PCIe slot 6, really?

Ines 8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. Maybe I should have paid more attention during the training session on DirectFlash Shelves.

Novella 9 months ago

C is the correct answer. The DirectFlash Shelf must be connected to PCIe slot 6.

Francesco 9 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought it could be slot 6 based on some diagrams I reviewed.

Selma 9 months ago

I practiced a similar question last week, and I believe it was slot 4 that was mentioned for connectivity.

Stephane 9 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the specifics here. I'll make my best guess and then double-check my work.

Jutta 9 months ago

This seems straightforward. I'm pretty confident I know the right PCIe slot to use for the additional DirectFlash Shelf.

Karol 10 months ago

Okay, I've got a strategy. I'll eliminate the options that don't make sense based on what I know about the FlashArray//XL setup.

Mignon 10 months ago

I think I remember something about PCIe slots, but I’m not sure if it’s slot 0 or 4 for the DirectFlash Shelf.

Aliza 10 months ago

I think the answer is B. The DirectFlash Shelf needs to be connected to PCIe slot 4.

Paris 10 months ago

I’d go with C) 6. It’s all about performance, right?

Mary 11 months ago

If I recall correctly, slot 0 is usually reserved for the primary connection, but I’m not entirely confident about this one.

Orville 11 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll need to review the material on DirectFlash Shelves again.

Teddy 11 months ago

I think I remember learning about this in class. Let me think it through carefully.

Rodolfo 5 months ago

↳ replying to Teddy

Let's double-check the manual just in case.

Milly 5 months ago

↳ replying to Teddy

I remember it being 4 as well.

Vivan 6 months ago

↳ replying to Teddy

Slot 6 seems right to me.

Cruz 6 months ago

↳ replying to Teddy

I thought it was slot 0.

Vinnie 10 months ago

↳ replying to Teddy

I feel like it's slot 4.

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