HP Server & Data Center Management 2

Question 1

Which HP ProLiant feature allows administrators to update firmware on multiple servers simultaneously without requiring a reboot during business hours?

Accepted Answer

HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) online flash

Answer

HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) supports online flash mode, allowing firmware updates to be staged and applied without immediate reboot disruption.

Question 2

In an HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure, what is the primary role of the Virtual Connect module?

Accepted Answer

Abstracting server identity from network and storage infrastructure

Answer

HP Virtual Connect abstracts server identity (MAC addresses, WWNs) from the physical network and SAN infrastructure, simplifying server replacement and moves.

Question 3

A data center administrator notices that an HP ProLiant server's iLO reports a 'Degraded' power supply status. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Check iLO event logs to identify the specific PSU fault and verify redundancy status

Answer

Reviewing iLO event logs first identifies whether it's a failure or warning, and confirms if the remaining PSU maintains full redundancy before planning replacement.

Question 4

Which HP data center technology uses software-defined networking to automate and orchestrate compute, storage, and networking resources as a unified pool?

Accepted Answer

HP Composable Infrastructure (Synergy)

Answer

HP Synergy implements Composable Infrastructure, enabling fluid pools of compute, storage, and fabric to be defined and redefined via software through the Composer.

Question 5

What does the HP ProLiant DL380 Gen10's 'Persistent Memory' (NVDIMM) feature primarily enable?

Accepted Answer

Non-volatile storage in the DIMM slot with near-DRAM speeds for data persistence across reboots

Answer

NVDIMMs provide byte-addressable persistent storage at near-DRAM latency, preserving data through power loss while sitting in standard memory slots.

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HP Server & Data Center Management 2