FlashArray-Implementation-Specialist Exam Dumps - Pure Certified FlashArray Implementation Specialist (FAIS) Exam

On an X50R2/3 FC array, Pure ships each controller with a factory-installed dual-port 32 Gb Fibre Channel card in the PCIe slot numbered 2, providing out-of-the-box SAN connectivity.

FlashArray//XCR4 arrays are shipped with 32Gb Fibre Channel (FC) SFPs by default. These 32Gb FC SFPs are capable of supporting 64Gb speeds, which can be enabled via a firmware upgrade. This allows the array to leverage higher-speed FC connections as needed.

The FlashArray//XL supports up to two DirectFlash Shelves (DFS) for capacity expansion. This configuration allows for scalable storage solutions while maintaining optimal performance and efficiency. Each shelf can be connected to the array using appropriate interfaces, ensuring seamless integration and data flow. This setup is particularly beneficial for environments requiring high throughput and low latency, such as large-scale databases and enterprise applications.

FlashArray ActiveCluster is designed for synchronous replication between two FlashArray systems, enabling active-active configurations across two sites. This setup allows both arrays to serve I/O simultaneously, providing high availability and zero RPO (Recovery Point Objective). Each array in the ActiveCluster configuration maintains identical volume identities, ensuring seamless access for hosts regardless of the array they connect to. The configuration supports metro-area clustering, with a maximum round-trip latency of 11 milliseconds between arrays. Additionally, the Pure1 Cloud Mediator or an on-premises mediator is utilized to manage failover and prevent split-brain scenarios, eliminating the need for a third site or external gateway.

While ActiveCluster supports a two-site configuration, it does not support additional arrays within the same synchronous setup. For scenarios requiring protection across more than two sites, asynchronous replication solutions like ActiveDRâ„¢ can be employed. ActiveDR allows for asynchronous replication to a third site, providing broader disaster recovery capabilities.

Therefore, the maximum number of arrays supported in a single ActiveCluster configuration is two.

FlashArray//XL power supply units (PSUs) are designed with 2+2 redundancy, meaning there are four PSUs where any two can fail without impacting array operation.

This command reports every installed drive module, identifying SAS Flash Modules if present, whereas the other commands do not enumerate individual drive types.

In the FlashArray//XR2 and //XR3 models, the 2-port InfiniBand card should be installed in PCIe slot 2 on controller CT1. This slot is designated for InfiniBand connectivity, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility during the upgrade process. Installing the card in the correct slot is crucial for maintaining proper system functionality and achieving the desired performance metrics.

On an XR2/3 array, a 4-port Fibre Channel card installed in slot 1 is assigned interface names FC4 through FC7, continuing the numbering sequence from other installed FC ports.