IBM System x Server Family Technical Support V1 Sample Questions:
1. Which statement is true about Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) for System x servers?
A) PFA is available only when using the latest service packs.
B) PFA is available only when a Virtual Media Key is present.
C) PFA is available when the related setting is turned on in UEFI settings.
D) PFA is embedded in selected server components and requires no action to be enabled.
2. If a IBM Flex System compute node utilizes its LOM and periscope connector, the switch installed in its chassis bays 1 and 2 must support which of the following?
A) iSCSI
B) Ethernet
C) FibreChannel
D) InfiniBand
3. A customer is planning for a new large x3850 X5 server installation. Which of the following steps should the technical specialist take to ensure success?
A) Engage local FTSS for implementation
B) Conduct a TDA
C) Provide detailed TCO analysis
D) Create an implementation plan
4. A System x prospect is very concerned about downtime and ask for the ability to hot swap internal drives. Which of the following blade servers offer hot swap internal hard drives?
A) HS23
B) HS21
C) HS22V
D) HX5
5. Throughout the sales process the sales professional has been a valued resource to a client who purchased a Flex Chassis with a FSM and five x240 nodes. The client runs into an issue and reaches out to the sales professional for help. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
A) Tell them to google their issue online.
B) Begin to troubleshoot the issue for the client.
C) Tell the client you are a presales resource and cannot help.
D) Recommend they open a service call.
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: D | Question # 2 Answer: B | Question # 3 Answer: B | Question # 4 Answer: A | Question # 5 Answer: D |
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