D-PEMX-DY-23 · Question #25
Which MX7000 chassis components does the Vertical Power Distribution Board power?
The correct answer is C. IOMs. Option C is correct because in the Dell EMC PowerEdge MX7000 chassis, the Vertical Power Distribution Board (VPDB) is responsible for powering the IOMs (Input/Output Modules), which handle network connectivity for the chassis. The VPDB runs vertically along the rear of the…
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Which MX7000 chassis components does the Vertical Power Distribution Board power?
Options
- AIOMs
- BCompute sleds
- CIOMs
How the community answered
(57 responses)- A9% (5)
- B4% (2)
- C88% (50)
Explanation
Option C is correct because in the Dell EMC PowerEdge MX7000 chassis, the Vertical Power Distribution Board (VPDB) is responsible for powering the IOMs (Input/Output Modules), which handle network connectivity for the chassis. The VPDB runs vertically along the rear of the chassis and specifically delivers power to the rear-mounted IOM slots.
Option B (Compute sleds) is incorrect - compute sleds are powered by the Horizontal Power Distribution Board (HPDB), not the VPDB. The question appears to have a duplicate entry for options A and C (both listed as "IOMs"), which is likely a typo in the source material; treat it as a distractor testing whether you know the VPDB–IOM relationship specifically.
Memory tip: Think Vertical = Virtual network traffic → IOMs handle I/O (networking), so the VPDB powers the I/O modules. The Horizontal PDB handles the Heavy lifting for compute sleds.
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