FlashArray-Implementation-Specialist Practice Exam Questions with Answers Pure Certified FlashArray Implementation Specialist (FAIS) Exam Certification

Customers can independently upgrade Purity using the Self-Service upgrade portal on Pure1 Manage, enabling them to proceed without waiting for support scheduling.

The FlashArray//X20R4 requires a minimum AC input voltage of 180V to operate. This ensures stable power delivery for the array's components.

To evacuate multiple shelves in parallel safely during consolidation, the array’s usage must be sufficiently low (under 60%) to ensure enough free capacity for data movement.

To properly configure the proxy server, both the protocol prefix (e.g., http:// or https://) and the port number are required along with the IP address.

Installing four DirectFlash Modules in a 9.1 TB Conversion Kit is intended to widen an existing write group, improving performance and capacity distribution within the FlashArray.

The upgrade kit for an //X to //XL Non-Disruptive Upgrade (NDU) includes 2 QSFP cables, 3 Mellanox InfiniBand cards, and 20 DirectFlash Modules (DFMDs) to support new hardware connectivity and capacity requirements.

FlashArray//XL models are designed with 9 PCIe slots per controller, providing ample connectivity options for various components. Slot 5 is specifically reserved for non-disruptive upgrade (NDU) procedures, ensuring that controller upgrades can be performed without impacting system availability. This slot allocation is part of the system's design to facilitate seamless upgrades and maintain operational continuity.

The command purenetwork list --all provides a comprehensive view of all network interfaces and their status on the FlashArray.

The command purenetwork list --ntpserver displays the configured NTP servers on the FlashArray network settings.

The command purealert untag --maintenance removes the maintenance tag after a hardware upgrade, signaling the system that maintenance mode has ended.

Mirrored Write statistics appear in the Purity GUI’s Analysis section when ActiveCluster is enabled, as it tracks synchronous replication activity between clusters.

Ensuring Remote Assist is enabled allows Support to perform remote health checks, and updating the case keeps all parties informed for follow-up.

FlashArray//E models utilize 25Gb Ethernet (25G) ports for connecting to DirectFlash Shelves (DFS). These 25G ports are designed to handle the high throughput demands of DFS, providing efficient data transfer between the storage array and expansion shelves. This configuration ensures optimal performance and scalability for FlashArray//E systems.

On FlashArray//XL, the PCIe slot 8 supports installation of 4-port Fibre Channel cards, allowing higher port density for SAN connectivity.

Running cobalt_check.py on a new //XR4 array verifies hardware and system readiness before executing puresetup newarray, ensuring a smooth setup process.

Opening a support case before starting the installation ensures timely assistance and coordination with support throughout the deployment process.

The command pureadm stop --controller CT0 specifically stops Purity on the designated controller (CT0), which is the correct step to safely begin a controller upgrade.