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IBM C9020-971 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Installation and Configuration | 25% | - Network Connectivity and SAN Configuration - System Planning and Requirements - Hardware Installation - Software Setup and Initialization |
| Maintenance and Support | 15% | - Support Portal and Resources - Firmware and Software Upgrades - Replacement Procedures |
| Backup, Recovery and Data Protection | 15% | - Snapshot and FlashCopy - Archive and Retention - Replication and Mirroring |
| IBM Storage Product Overview | 20% | - XIV Storage System - IBM Spectrum Storage Suite - Storwize / SAN Volume Controller - FlashSystem Family - DS8000 Series |
| Troubleshooting and Problem Determination | 25% | - Diagnostic Tools and Utilities - Error Log Analysis - Performance Issues - Connectivity and Path Failures |
Straight Answers for IBM Enterprise Storage Technical Support Candidates
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The latest exam information lists 55 - 61 questions for the C9020-971 exam, to be completed within 90 minutes minutes. Knowing the format cold is half the battle — timed practice handles the other half.
These are the core domains of the IBM Enterprise Storage Technical Support blueprint:
- Maintenance and Support (15%)
- Installation and Configuration (25%)
- IBM Storage Product Overview (20%)
The remaining domains appear in the full official outline, all of which our bank addresses.
IBM sets the following prerequisites for the IBM Enterprise Storage Technical Support: Recommended 1–2 years of experience supporting IBM enterprise storage systems.
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IBM Enterprise Storage Technical Support Sample Questions:
What should a storage specialist do to verify that a heterogeneous solution is supported by IBM?
- A. Check Systems Storage Interoperation Center
- B. Verify the solution using IBM Red Books
- C. Perform a proof-of-concept
- D. Consult the installation guide
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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What is the minimum role level needed to download support log files to troubleshoot the IBM SAN Volume Controller?
- A. Security Administrator
- B. Monitor
- C. Copy Operator
- D. Service
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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A customer has a single frame TS3500 with a L23 frame. There are five TS1150 drives and 100 tapes in this frame. The customer wants to add five LTO-6 drives to this TS3500.
What is the most cost effective solution for this customer?
- A. Add LTO-6 drives to the existing L23 frame and add the LTO media to a D53 frame.
- B. Add a D53 frame with LTO-6 drives and add the LTO media to a D53 frame.
- C. Add LTO-6 drives to a new D53 frame and add LTO media to the L23 frame.
- D. Add a L53 frame with LTO-6 drives and add the LTO media to a L53 frame.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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A customer has several legacy storage arrays containing many hot spare disks. The customer has heard that the IBM XIV does not have any hot spares.
What should the technical specialist explain to the customer about the way the IBM XIV works?
- A. Legacy storage arrays with hot spares take hours to rebuild extending the failure window.
- B. The IBM XIV has two hot spare drives per module to handle failures.
- C. Each drive has spare capacity and spreads the data across the spare capacity of each drive.
- D. The IBM XIV has four hot spares per module to allow for multiple hot spare failures at one time.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which solution meets a customer's requirements for 100,000 IOPS and 30TB of raw capacity?
- A. FlashSystem 840
- B. DS8870 with ranks of 1.2TB drives
- C. XIV with 2TB drives base without any features
- D. SONAS with SATA drives
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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