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SG0-001 · Question #348

Which of the following describes the automatic moving of data between high-cost and low-cost storage devices?

The correct answer is D. HSM. The automatic moving of data between high-cost and low-cost storage devices based on access patterns or policies is described by Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM).

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Question

Which of the following describes the automatic moving of data between high-cost and low-cost storage devices?

Options

  • ASAN virtualization
  • BSATA
  • CStorage partitioning
  • DHSM

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  • C
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Why each option

The automatic moving of data between high-cost and low-cost storage devices based on access patterns or policies is described by Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM).

ASAN virtualization

SAN virtualization aggregates physical storage resources into a single logical pool, but it doesn't automatically move data between cost tiers.

BSATA

SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is an interface for connecting storage devices, not a data management technique.

CStorage partitioning

Storage partitioning divides a physical storage device into multiple logical units, which is different from moving data between distinct storage tiers.

DHSMCorrect

Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) is a data storage technique that automatically moves data between different storage tiers, typically from high-cost, high-performance storage (e.g., SSDs) to lower-cost, lower-performance storage (e.g., tape or spinning HDDs) based on predefined policies like data age or access frequency. This optimizes storage costs while ensuring data availability.

Concept tested: Data tiering and storage management (HSM)

Source: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/aix/7.3?topic=features-hierarchical-storage-management-hsm

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#HSM#data tiering#storage management

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