Which configurations are necessary for using storage data targets in PowerFlex? (Choose two)

Question

Options

• AConfigure IP connectivity to external storage systems
• BEnable deduplication on the target storage
• CAssign targets to specific protection domains
• DValidate target device compatibility

• A
  85% (22)
• B
  4% (1)
• C
  12% (3)

Explanation

Configuring IP connectivity (A) is essential because PowerFlex is an IP-based software-defined storage platform - all communication between storage data targets and the rest of the infrastructure occurs over IP networks, making this a foundational requirement. Validating target device compatibility (D) is equally necessary to ensure that the storage devices meet PowerFlex's specifications and will function correctly within the environment; incompatible devices can cause failures or data integrity issues.

Option B (deduplication) is a storage efficiency feature that can be enabled optionally on volumes, not a prerequisite for setting up storage data targets. Option C (assigning targets to protection domains) describes a PowerFlex SDS node configuration step, but protection domain assignment applies to SDS nodes broadly - it is not a distinct required step specifically for using storage data targets.

Memory tip: Think "Connect, then Check" - you must first Connect the target via IP (A) and then Check that the device is compatible (D) before it can be used. Both are about readiness, not optional enhancements like deduplication or organizational groupings like protection domains.

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