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HP2-T16 · Question #29

Which statements are correct about mixing drives with different sizes and speeds within an array. (Select two)

The correct answer is A. Performance may be degraded. C. Capacity is wasted. Industry Standard Architecture - Student Guide 1 - Page 247 It is possible to mix drives with different sizes, speeds, and SCSI protocols in an array. This configuration can result in wasted space and degraded performance, but it will work.

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Question

Which statements are correct about mixing drives with different sizes and speeds within an array. (Select two)

Options

  • APerformance may be degraded.
  • BPerformance of the fastest disk is provided.
  • CCapacity is wasted.
  • DThere is no impact on the capacity usage of each disk.
  • EUsage of hot spare disks is not necessary.

How the community answered

(28 responses)
  • A
    79% (22)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • D
    4% (1)
  • E
    14% (4)

Explanation

Industry Standard Architecture - Student Guide 1 - Page 247 It is possible to mix drives with different sizes, speeds, and SCSI protocols in an array. This configuration can result in wasted space and degraded performance, but it will work.

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