What is the default state of snapshots created in PowerFlex?

Question

Options

• ARead-only
• BEditable
• CActive
• DArchived

• A
  90% (37)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  5% (2)

Explanation

PowerFlex snapshots are created in a read-only state by default, meaning they capture a point-in-time copy of the volume that cannot be modified until explicitly converted - this protects data integrity and ensures the snapshot remains a reliable restore point.

• B (Editable) is incorrect because snapshots must be explicitly promoted or mapped as a writable volume before they can be modified; they do not start in an editable state.
• C (Active) is not a defined default state for PowerFlex snapshots - "active" describes volume accessibility, not snapshot creation state.
• D (Archived) is incorrect because snapshots are immediately accessible after creation, not placed into an archived or offline tier by default.

Memory tip: Think of a snapshot like a photograph - a photo is a frozen, uneditable moment in time. You have to make a copy and edit the copy, just like PowerFlex requires you to promote a snapshot before writing to it.

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