SG0-001 · Question #50
A systematic shutdown of a storage array may be caused by which of the following?
The correct answer is A. Datacenter ambient temperature is not maintained. A systematic shutdown of a storage array can be triggered by a datacenter's ambient temperature exceeding safe operating thresholds to prevent hardware damage.
Question
A systematic shutdown of a storage array may be caused by which of the following?
Options
- ADatacenter ambient temperature is not maintained
- BInadequate weight distribution is not balanced
- CService processor inaccessibility
- DDisk cabinet left unsecured
How the community answered
(57 responses)- A89% (51)
- B2% (1)
- C4% (2)
- D5% (3)
Why each option
A systematic shutdown of a storage array can be triggered by a datacenter's ambient temperature exceeding safe operating thresholds to prevent hardware damage.
Storage arrays, like other IT equipment, are designed to operate within specific temperature ranges, and if the datacenter ambient temperature exceeds safe thresholds, the array's internal sensors can initiate a systematic shutdown to protect components from thermal damage.
Inadequate weight distribution can cause physical instability or damage to racks, but it would not directly trigger a systematic electronic shutdown of a storage array.
A service processor that is inaccessible might prevent management or monitoring, but it typically would not cause a systematic shutdown unless it's part of a critical fault detection system that initiates a shutdown due to an unmanageable error, which is less direct than thermal protection.
An unsecured disk cabinet is a physical security and safety concern, posing risks of theft or accidental damage, but it does not electronically cause a storage array to systematically shut down.
Concept tested: Storage array thermal management and safety shutdowns
Source: https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/unity-all-flash-series/unity_installation_guide/environmental-requirements
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