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A server administrator must monitor a Dell PowerEdge server without installing any additional software. Which management tool must they use?. OpenManage Enterprise. iDRAC. OMSA. SCG.

A server has a PCIe 5.0 x1 lane. What is the theoretical bandwidth?. 3.94 GB/s. 1.97 GB/s. 7.88 GB/s. 0.98 GB/s.

A film studio needs high-performance servers for video rendering tasks that demand significant computational power and efficiency per rack space. Which type of specialized module server would be most appropriate for maximizing rendering capabilities within a data center?. Edge-optimized modules for remote deployment and minimum footprint. Mainstream optimized modules balancing performance and cost for general use. GPU-optimized modules for enhanced graphics processing and VDI. Specialized modules with high compute performance and core density per rack.

What is indicated by a blinking blue system ID LED on a PowerEdge server?. The system is in fail-safe mode. The System ID mode is active. The system is turned off. The system is experiencing a fault.

An IT department uses Storage Resource Manager (SRM) software to monitor and analyze their storage infrastructure. What is the primary purpose of using Storage Resource Manager (SRM) tools in data center management?. Enhance network security and prevent unauthorized access. Optimize application performance and reduce server latency by adding more nodes on the network. Assist data center managers with capacity planning and storage resource management. Automate data backup and recovery processes.

Which Dell PowerEdge server component replacement prompts the use of the Easy Restore feature?. CPU. Hard Drive. System Board. Tape Drive.

What is the primary function of the Silicon Root of Trust in Dell PowerEdge servers?. To manage virtual machine migrations across clusters. To provide cryptographic verification of firmware and hardware integrity from the factory. To optimize cooling efficiency based on workload demands. To enable automatic failover in high-availability configurations.

Where is the certificate used by SVC signed?. In the system’s CMOS battery. In the Dell factory. In the operating system registry. In the server BIOS during boot.

A new IT technician is learning about server hardware and asks why servers seem more complex than desktop PCs. What is the primary reason for the increased complexity in server hardware when compared to desktop systems?. Simplify server management interfaces for users. Minimize power consumption for cost savings in large deployments. Enhance processing power and bandwidth for multiple users. Reduce the physical footprint for space efficiency.

What benefit does Quick Sync provide regarding server management access?. Enable remote server access using a dedicated network connection. Provide advanced BIOS configuration options without server restart. Eliminate the need for server physical reboot during management. Allow server management without a front bezel or management console.

Power supply unit 2 (PSU 2) on a Dell PowerEdge R760 server has been losing power several times a day. The system administrator is planning to replace the power supply but is unsure which power supply is referenced as PSU 2. What is the most reliable way for the system administrator to visually identify PSU 2?. Check the chassis label near the power supplies for PSU numbers. Assume PSU 2’s LEDs are off because the iDRAC has disabled it. Use the iDRAC web UI to activate the blink option for PSU 2’s LED. Look for a constant amber LED on PSU 1, indicating a problem with that unit.

A company is designing its backup infrastructure and must decide where to store the backed-up data. They are considering both on-site and off-site options. Which storage media are commonly used in backup solutions for storing and archiving backup data?. Network Attached Storage (NAS). Solid state drives (SSDs) and NVMe drives. SAN arrays. Random Access Memory (RAM) and CPU cache. Hard disks.

An IT team wants to quickly upgrade the network bandwidth of their PowerEdge servers while also adding extra management ports like VGA and serial connectors. Which strategy offers a combination of network upgradeability and enhanced management ports using onboard card options?. Install an OCP card for network speed and add a RIO card for management ports. Replace LOM and use only RIO for network and management. Use only a high-end RIO card that integrates all functions. Upgrade LOM to a higher speed and add a separate PCIe NIC.

A data center is designed with cold aisle containment. How are cold aisles used in this design to manage server temperatures?. Isolate the cold aisle to prevent any airflow from the hot aisle. Direct hot exhaust air from the servers into the cold aisle. Pump cold air into the cold aisle for server intake. Recirculate hot air within the cold aisle to preheat intake air.

A data center is designing its server deployment strategy and wants to minimize the usage of PCIe slots for network cards to maximize expansion for other components. Which advantage of the Open Compute Project (OCP) card best supports the goal of conserving PCIe slots for other expansion needs?. OCP cards offer higher network speeds than regular PCIe cards. OCP cards are hot-swappable, simplifying maintenance without downtime. OCP cards do not consume standard PCIe expansion slots. OCP cards integrate video and USB ports, saving rear I/O space.

A system administrator must access the iDRAC user interface of a Dell PowerEdge 16G server for the first time. What type of password is used by default to log in to the iDRAC UI on PowerEdge 16G servers, enhancing initial security?. Use the legacy default "root" and "calvin" credentials. Utilize a user-defined password set during server setup. Enter a blank password for the initial iDRAC UI login. Employ a factory-generated password found on the Service Tag.

A software development team must set up a testing environment where they can run multiple operating systems on their existing workstations without altering their primary OS. Which type of hypervisor is suitable for this team, allowing them to access virtualization services through their current operating system, rather than directly on the hardware?. Deploy a Type 1 hypervisor to bypass the existing OS. Implement a bare metal hypervisor for direct hardware access. Utilize a hosted hypervisor that works through a host OS. Choose Microsoft Hyper-V for its standalone OS capabilities.

Which PSU LED functionality is identical to all generations of servers?. Alternately blinking amber light and white light. LED pause blinking for 1 to 9 times when the LED light is a white color. LED blinking 1 to 9 times when the LED light is an amber color. LED blinking in a 4 Hz interval during a firmware update until the process is complete.

A small office is considering DAS for its storage needs. What is a potential disadvantage of this solution?. More complex to deploy. Higher initial cost. Not well suited to applications using block-level storage. Limited scalability.

A company wants to run multiple operating systems on the same server without the overhead of a host operating system. Which type of solution should they use?. Containerization. Cloud-based visualization. Type 2 hypervisor. Type 1 hypervisor.

An IT manager is looking at the Dell PowerEdge R740xd model. What does the "xd" in the model's name indicate?. Indicates modular design. Indicates extra drives. Indicates high density. Indicates tower form factor.

A financial institution is upgrading its data center to support mission-critical applications that demand robust computing, high availability, and scalability. Which of the described PowerEdge server characteristics is most crucial for supporting mission-critical applications in a demanding business environment?. Robust computing solutions meeting business priorities like performance and scalability. Space-optimization for maximizing data center footprint efficiency. Quiet, non-disruptive acoustics for comfortable office deployments. Affordability and cost-effectiveness for budget-sensitive operations.

Your team is deploying the latest 17G PowerEdge servers and is intrigued by the new DC-MHS architecture. Which architectural evolution was introduced in 17G PowerEdge servers with the Data Center Modular Hardware System (DC-MHS)?. Simplification of server hardware to reduce component count. Elimination of modular design in favor of traditional monolithic boards. Introduction of proprietary, closed hardware standards. Adoption of Open Compute Project (OCP) standards for modular hardware.

An engineer must locate the latest Dell Update Package for a specific PowerEdge server model running Windows Server 2022. Which initial step should the engineer take to begin this process?. Access the iDRAC interface of the server and navigate to the update section. Contact Dell support to request the specific update package. Open the Dell Support website and go to the "Drivers & Downloads" page. Utilize OpenManage Enterprise to search for available updates for the server.

What type of user accounts can administrators create in iDRAC?. Unlimited external users. Only one administrator account. Up to 16 local iDRAC users. Up to two guest accounts.

A technician is verifying the throughput of SAS drives connected to a PERC 10 controller. What is the maximum data transfer rate achievable when using SAS 3.0 compliant drives with a PERC 10 controller?. 3Gb/sec. 22.5Gb/sec. 12Gb/sec. 6Gb/sec.

Which iDRAC feature enables administrators to directly connect a laptop for initial server implementation and IP configuration?. Access iDRAC Auto Discovery for automatic IP assignment. Use iDRAC Direct for laptop connection and initial setup. Utilize the iDRAC Virtual Console for direct IP setup. Employ iDRAC Remote File Share for initial configuration.

An administrator attempts to log in to the iDRAC interface of a server using a web browser. The iDRAC prompts for a username and password. What security process is the iDRAC initiating by requesting these login credentials?. Configure system lockdown mode. Implement role-based access control. Perform user authentication. Establish user authorization levels.

Which is a typical use case for a GPU optimized PowerEdge server?. Configuration Flexibility. Over provisioning. VDI. High performance.

Which server attribute refers to its ability to undergo maintenance and repairs without causing system downtime?. Reliability. Serviceability. High availability. Scalability.

A system administrator is unable to access the hypervisor by hostname. However, the hypervisor is responding to pings using the IP address. Which server role should be investigated?. WINS. ARP. DHCP. DNS.

Which firmware interface is known for providing faster boot times?. GPT. CMOS. MBR. BIOS. UEFI.

In ECC memory, how many extra bits are used for every 64-bit value to facilitate single-bit error correction, based on Hamming code?. ECC uses 4 extra bits for every 64-bit value for correction. ECC adds 32 error correction bits per 64-bit data segment. ECC employs 8 additional bits for every 64-bit value. ECC uses 16 parity bits for every 64-bit data value.

An organization is concerned about the privacy and security of sensitive data and is hesitant to store it on third-party servers. What potential disadvantage of Cloud Storage Solutions should this organization be most aware of regarding data security and privacy?. Dependence on a stable Internet connection. Potential security concerns that relate to data privacy. Limited scalability to adjust storage capacity. Higher initial hardware and management costs compared to on-premises solutions.

What network security component is typically deployed by an organization to protect an internal Local Area Network (LAN) from unauthorized external access and manage client access to the Internet?. Implement a Network Interface Card for traffic filtering. Install a cloud storage gateway for secure data transfer. Utilize a firewall to control network access and prevent intrusions. Deploy a Storage Resource Manager for access control.

A data center technician is troubleshooting a server where multiple hard drives have become unresponsive simultaneously. Which server component failure is MOST likely to cause disconnection of multiple hard drives at once?. CPU failure. PERC controller failure. Individual hard drive failure. The backplane failure.

From which attack does TPM protect information that is stored in hardware?. Insider threat. External software attacks. Overwriting by another application. Physical theft.

A business requires a storage protocol for their enterprise servers that can handle substantial storage and backup workloads and is compatible with SATA technology. Which protocol is ideal for enterprises needing significant storage and backup and is compatible with SATA?. NVMe. SAS. iSCSI. EDSFF.

An administrator needs a dedicated RAID solution for booting the server operating system, using fast NVMe drives and iDRAC management capabilities. Which Boot Optimized Storage Solution is a RAID card designed for booting server OS, using one or two M.2 NVMe drives and managed by iDRAC?. NVDIMM. PERC. Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory. BOSS.

A system administrator must select a different boot device or access diagnostic tools during a warm reboot of a Dell PowerEdge server. Which PowerEdge utility allows administrators to choose boot options and launch diagnostic utilities during server startup?. Utilize the Dell Lifecycle Controller for diagnostics. Launch the Dell OpenManage Enterprise Boot Services. Access the Boot Manager to select boot options. Utilize the System Setup for boot option selection.

Which open-source operating system is recommended as an alternative for file sharing, supporting NFS and Samba on Dell PowerEdge servers?. Ubuntu. Kali Linux. Red Hat Linux. SUSE Linux.

For VMs requiring independent and self-contained network operation that is isolated from both the host and any external networks, which virtual switch type should be chosen?. Physical. External. Internal. Private.

What are the key characteristics of a Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Ethernet cable compared to Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)?. More susceptible to noise and lower costs. Less susceptible to noise and similar costs. Less susceptible to noise and higher costs. Similar noise susceptibility and similar costs.

An administrator is tasked with updating firmware on several remote servers without interrupting the operating system. Which method should they use?. Utilize iDRAC. Implement OpenManage Enterprise. Set up System Setup. Clone the OS configuration.

A telecommunications company is expanding its services to edge locations and requires servers that can handle full enterprise-level compute but fit in limited telecom spaces. Which feature of edge-optimized PowerEdge servers is most critical for deployment in telecommunications environments?. Their GPU-optimized configurations for graphic-intensive applications. Their specialized modules for high-density computing in controlled data centers. Their rugged design for withstanding extreme outdoor conditions. Their minimal footprint that is combined with full PowerEdge features and management.

Which sequence of components represents an initial segment of a typical flow of data (I/O) in a PowerEdge 670 server from input to data being temporarily stored for active use?. CPUs -> Memory Module -> NIC. LAN -> Disk Drive -> Memory Module. LAN -> NIC -> Memory Module. NIC -> CPUs -> Disk Drive.

You must enhance the scalability and connectivity flexibility of a PowerEdge server, particularly for management and peripheral connections. Which type of onboard card is explicitly designed to increase scalability, flexibility, and connectivity options in PowerEdge servers beyond basic networking?. Open Compute Project (OCP) card. Rear Input Output (RIO) card. LAN On Motherboard (LOM). Integrated system board network controller.

A large enterprise requires a server that can handle high-performance computing tasks and large-scale virtualization. Which type of Dell PowerEdge server should they consider?. Deploy a modular server. Deploy a rack server. Deploy a tower server. Deploy a micro server.

An administrator must gracefully shut down an ESXi host. Which interfaces provide options for initiating this shutdown? Identify the interfaces from which an ESXi host shutdown can be initiated. Exclusively using CLI commands on the ESXi host. CLI commands, Direct Console User Interface (DCUI), vSphere client and web client. Only through vSphere client and web client. Solely from the Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) of ESXi.

In a hot aisle/cold aisle data center layout, where is the hot air exhausted from server racks primarily directed?. Recirculated within the server rack for preheating. Exhausted directly out of the data center building. Vented directly into the cold aisle for mixing. Routed to the air handling system for cooling.