A Customer Plans to Replace an Existing Array That Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

A customer plans to replace an existing array that is supported by the MiTrend Workload Profile Assessment (WPA) service. You receive performance data from the customer and run a WPA report that shows the array has 50TB of usable capacity. In discussions with the customer, you learn the content is comprised of four million 6MB files and 400 million 64KB files. The customer explains they have a small budget and very limited rack space available in their datacenter. Performance is not a concern because the files are rarely accessed. Which configuration provides the needed usable capacity using N+2:1 protection, and requires the least amount of rack space?

• A) 3 x NL400 nodes with 2TB Drives
• B) 3 x X400 nodes with 1TB Drives
• C) 5 x X200 nodes with 1TB Drives
• D) 6 x X200 nodes with 1TB Drives

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Definitions:

Amortized

The gradual reduction of a debt over a period of time by making regular payments of interest and principal sufficient to repay the loan by maturity.

Straight-Line Method

Straight-Line Method is a form of calculating depreciation or amortization by evenly spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Amortization of Bonds

The gradual reduction of the discount on bonds payable or the premium on bonds receivable over the life of the bonds.

Discount Amortization

The process of gradually writing off the discount on bonds payable over the life of the bonds.