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An array is making clicking noises. An administrator identifies the potential cause of the RAID 5 issue. Which of the following steps should the administrator take next?
The correct answer is A. Perform a full data backup.. Upon identifying a potential cause of an issue with a RAID 5 array, especially when the array is making clicking noises that suggest a failing drive, the next critical step is to perform a full data backup. This ensures that data is preserved before any further troubleshooting st
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An array is making clicking noises. An administrator identifies the potential cause of the RAID 5 issue. Which of the following steps should the administrator take next?
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- APerform a full data backup.
- BReview logs to verify the theory.
- CReplace the failing drive.
- DDocument the findings and outcomes.
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(42 responses)- A81% (34)
- B2% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D12% (5)
Explanation
Upon identifying a potential cause of an issue with a RAID 5 array, especially when the array is making clicking noises that suggest a failing drive, the next critical step is to perform a full data backup. This ensures that data is preserved before any further troubleshooting steps are taken, such as replacing the failing drive. RAID 5 provides fault tolerance, but ensuring data is backed up minimizes the risk of data loss during the repair process.
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