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CV0-002 · Question #378

The storage team needs to upgrade the firmware on the test environment clustered storage array while minimizing downtime. Which of the following BEST describe what the storage team should consider pri

The correct answer is B. RAID controllers C. Disk firmware. When upgrading firmware on a clustered storage array, it is essential to consider the compatibility of key internal components to ensure a successful upgrade and minimize potential downtime.

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Question

The storage team needs to upgrade the firmware on the test environment clustered storage array while minimizing downtime. Which of the following BEST describe what the storage team should consider prior to upgrading the firmware? (Select TWO)

Options

  • AFiber cable types
  • BRAID controllers
  • CDisk firmware
  • DVirtual machine OS
  • EIPMI software version

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    9% (3)
  • B
    77% (27)
  • D
    11% (4)
  • E
    3% (1)

Why each option

When upgrading firmware on a clustered storage array, it is essential to consider the compatibility of key internal components to ensure a successful upgrade and minimize potential downtime.

AFiber cable types

Fiber cable types are a physical medium specification and generally do not impact the process or compatibility of firmware upgrades on a storage array itself.

BRAID controllersCorrect

RAID controllers are integral components of a storage array, and their firmware must be compatible with the array's main firmware and disk firmware to ensure proper operation and prevent data access issues post-upgrade.

CDisk firmwareCorrect

Disk firmware must be compatible with the storage array's main firmware and RAID controller firmware, as incompatible versions can lead to drive detection failures, performance degradation, or data corruption during or after the upgrade.

DVirtual machine OS

The virtual machine OS running on hosts connected to the storage array is a higher-level software component and does not directly impact the compatibility or process of storage array firmware upgrades.

EIPMI software version

IPMI software version relates to out-of-band management for servers, not typically the firmware compatibility requirements of the storage array components themselves during an upgrade.

Concept tested: Storage array firmware upgrade considerations

Topics

#firmware upgrade#clustered storage#RAID controllers#disk firmware

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