IBM C4090-457 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
| Exam Name: | IBM Storwize V7000 Implementation V1 |
| Exam Number: | C4090-457 |
| Exam Price: | 100.00 USD (approx.) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 800 (IBM scaled score) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 78–183 (varies by exam form) |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Specialist - Virtualized Storage V1 IBM Certified Specialist - Storwize V7000 Technical Solutions V2 |
| Sample Questions: | IBM C4090-457 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Delivered at Pearson VUE centres or online proctored testing |
| Pre Condition: | Knowledge of storage networking, SAN concepts, and basic Storwize V7000 administration recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/c4090-457 |
IBM C4090-457 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Advanced Features and Migration | - Troubleshooting and performance monitoring - Data migration and Import Wizard - External virtualization and SAN integration |
| Topic 2: Storwize V7000 System Architecture and Setup | - Planning and zoning requirements - Overview of Storwize V7000 hardware and components - System initialization and user authentication - Rack and network setup |
| Topic 3: Configuration and Implementation Tasks | - Easy Tier and hybrid pool configuration - Copy services (FlashCopy, Global Mirror) - Storage provisioning and pool management - Host and volume allocation |
IBM Storwize V7000 Implementation V1 Sample Questions:
1. Which of the following operating systems is valid for running the initialization tool?
A) AIX 6.1
B) Red Hat Enterprise Server 4
C) VMware 5.1
D) Ubuntu desktop 11.04
2. A Storwize V7000 is being installed with two additional expansion enclosures and virtualizing a single external storage enclosure with 60 drives Real-Time Compression (RTC) is being implemented.
How many RTC licenses should be entered upon installation?
A) 60
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
3. An implementer wants to use Real-time Compression on a seven-enclosure Storwize V7000 that is being installed. Additionally they are externally virtualizing another controller with four enclosures.
How many licenses must be entered to support Real-time Compression on both storage units?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 7
D) 4
4. An implementer is looking to verify supported HBAs, firmware, and driver levels for the Storwize V7000.
What two places should be checked?
A) IBM Support Portal and Interoperability Matrix
B) Announcement Letters and Techline
C) SSIC and Interoperability Matrix
D) SSIC and IBM Support Portal
5. In a clustered Storwize V7000 what function allows volumes to be moved across I/O groups?
A) FlashCopy
B) NDVM
C) Metro Mirror
D) LVM Mirror
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: D | Question # 2 Answer: C | Question # 3 Answer: B | Question # 4 Answer: C | Question # 5 Answer: B |
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