2V0-621 · Question #69
Refer to the Exhibit. What will be the result of selecting the highlighted device?
The correct answer is A. Datastore will grow up to 200.01GB using the remaining free space on the device. This question tests understanding of VMFS datastore expansion when selecting a device that is already partially used by the datastore. Selecting such a device grows the existing extent using remaining free space rather than adding a new extent.
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Refer to the Exhibit. What will be the result of selecting the highlighted device?
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- ADatastore will grow up to 200.01GB using the remaining free space on the device.
- BDatastore will add 200.01GB by adding the device as a second extent.
- CThe device size can be expanded to be larger than 200.01 GB in size.
- DThe device is not suitable for this operation.
How the community answered
(48 responses)- A71% (34)
- B8% (4)
- C4% (2)
- D17% (8)
Why each option
This question tests understanding of VMFS datastore expansion when selecting a device that is already partially used by the datastore. Selecting such a device grows the existing extent using remaining free space rather than adding a new extent.
When the highlighted device is the same device already in use by the datastore, selecting it initiates an expand operation that consumes the remaining unallocated space on that device, growing the datastore up to 200.01GB total. This is distinct from adding an extent, which requires a separate device not yet associated with the datastore. The operation increases the single extent's capacity using the device's available free space without creating a new extent.
Adding a second extent requires selecting a different device not already used by the datastore; selecting the existing device's remaining free space expands the current extent instead of creating a new one.
The physical device capacity is fixed at 200.01GB and cannot be increased beyond that limit through this operation; the datastore grows up to the available free space, not beyond the device's hardware boundary.
The device is valid for expansion because it has available free space on the same device already used by the datastore, making it fully suitable for the grow operation.
Concept tested: VMFS datastore expansion using existing device free space
Source: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.vsphere.storage.doc/GUID-8CC02B6D-E4A3-47A0-A34B-FEF91A8F3518.html
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