SK0-003 · Question #550
An administrator wants to rackmount a new server. Power and network outlets are available and cooling in the room is adequate to support the additional server. The new server is identical to the…
The correct answer is C. The UPS will continue to perform as expected with the additional load. Before installing a new server, an administrator must first ensure that the existing UPS can support the increased power draw to prevent power overloads and maintain continuous operation for all connected equipment.
Question
An administrator wants to rackmount a new server. Power and network outlets are available and cooling in the room is adequate to support the additional server. The new server is identical to the other servers already installed. Which of the following items should the administrator FIRST verify before installing the server?
Options
- AHBA is compatible with the SAN fiber switch.
- BUpdate the newly installed server with the latest KVM drivers.
- CThe UPS will continue to perform as expected with the additional load.
- DVerify the server NIC is compatible with the NAS.
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C85% (28)
- D9% (3)
Why each option
Before installing a new server, an administrator must first ensure that the existing UPS can support the increased power draw to prevent power overloads and maintain continuous operation for all connected equipment.
While HBA compatibility with a SAN fiber switch is important for storage connectivity, verifying the power infrastructure's capacity (UPS load) is a more fundamental and immediate concern for any new server installation.
Updating KVM drivers is a post-installation software configuration step that occurs after the server has been physically installed and powered on.
An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) has a maximum power capacity, and adding a new server will increase the total power load on the UPS. It is critical to first verify that the UPS can handle this additional load to ensure continued power protection for all connected devices and prevent potential overloads or shutdowns.
Verifying NIC compatibility with a NAS is a specific storage connectivity concern, and like HBA compatibility, it is secondary to ensuring the power infrastructure can support the new server's load.
Concept tested: Server installation best practices - power capacity
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