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

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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?

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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.

by Clay at Nov 20, 2025, 11:52 AM

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Mable

24 hours ago

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

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Frederica

6 days ago

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

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Yvette

11 days ago

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

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Roslyn

16 days ago

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

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Shawnta

22 days ago

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

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Rueben

27 days ago

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

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Luz

2 months ago

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

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Lavera

2 months ago

Totally agree, slot 4 is the right choice!

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Tori

2 months ago

It has to be PCIe slot 4 for the shelf.

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Effie

2 months ago

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

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Noelia

2 months ago

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

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Ines

2 months ago

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

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Novella

3 months ago

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

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Francesco

3 months ago

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

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Selma

3 months ago

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

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Stephane

3 months ago

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

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Jutta

3 months ago

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

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Karol

3 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.

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Mignon

4 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.

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Aliza

4 months ago

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

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Paris

4 months ago

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

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Mary

4 months ago

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

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Orville

5 months ago

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

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Teddy

5 months ago

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

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Vinnie

4 months ago

I feel like it's slot 4.

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