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SG0-001 · Question #506

Which of the following is required for the proper environment of a storage array?

The correct answer is B. HVAC. Storage arrays, like other data center hardware, require a controlled environment to function correctly and reliably.

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Question

Which of the following is required for the proper environment of a storage array?

Options

  • AHalon
  • BHVAC
  • CSolar panels
  • DBiometric authentication

How the community answered

(37 responses)
  • B
    92% (34)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    5% (2)

Why each option

Storage arrays, like other data center hardware, require a controlled environment to function correctly and reliably.

AHalon

Halon is a fire suppression agent, used for extinguishing fires, and is not a continuous requirement for the proper operating environment of the array itself.

BHVACCorrect

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems are crucial for maintaining the optimal temperature and humidity levels required for the proper operation of sensitive electronic equipment like storage arrays. Maintaining these conditions prevents overheating and condensation, which can lead to hardware failure and data loss.

CSolar panels

Solar panels are a power generation method and are not a direct requirement for the proper environmental conditions needed by a storage array.

DBiometric authentication

Biometric authentication is a security measure for physical access control, not an environmental requirement for the operational integrity of the storage array.

Concept tested: Data center environmental controls

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/ready/datacenter-infrastructure/datacenter-cooling

Topics

#Data center infrastructure#HVAC#Environmental control

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