What are the key benefits of a PowerFlex cluster upgrade? (Choose two)

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Options

• AImproved cluster performance
• BAutomatic data deduplication
• CEnhanced compatibility with new workloads
• DReduced metadata storage requirements

• A
  90% (43)
• B
  6% (3)
• D
  4% (2)

Explanation

Upgrading a PowerFlex cluster delivers improved cluster performance (A) by incorporating firmware, driver, and software optimizations that boost throughput and reduce latency, and enhanced compatibility with new workloads (C) by extending support for modern applications, newer hypervisors, and emerging storage protocols. These are the two primary motivations for scheduling a cluster upgrade in production environments.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• B (Automatic data deduplication) - Deduplication is a separately licensed/configured feature in PowerFlex, not something enabled by a cluster upgrade.
• D (Reduced metadata storage requirements) - Upgrades do not inherently shrink metadata overhead; metadata sizing is driven by cluster configuration and data layout, not software version.

Memory tip: Think of an upgrade like a car tune-up - it makes the engine run better (performance) and lets you use newer fuel types (workload compatibility). It doesn't magically shrink your paperwork (metadata) or give you a new feature you didn't buy (deduplication).

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