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FlashArray Architect
Associate
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Contents
About Pure Storage® Certified Exams ................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Section 1: Exam Registration Instructions........................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1. Exam Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2. Creating an Online Account ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3. Online Exam Computer Requirements............................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4. Day of the Exam ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5. Exam Scoring .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.6. After the Exam .................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.7. Your Candidate Record .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Section 2: Pure Storage Architect Associate Exam Topics.................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1. Domain Names.................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2. Task Information .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3. Domain Distribution ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Section 3: The Pure Storage Certified FlashArray Architect Associate Job Role.................................................................................................... 7
3.1. The Minimally Qualified Candidate (MQC) ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2. MQC Work Experience ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Section 4: Determine Exam Readiness................................................................................................................................................................ 8

4.1. Exam Prerequisites .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2. On-the-Job Experience ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3. Self-Assessment Preparation Worksheet ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Section 5: Exam Objectives .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

5.1. Array Monitoring ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Qualify, Sell, and Architect .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
5.3 Customer Experience ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
5.4 Array Operations............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
5.5 Recommended Learning ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Section 6: Pure Storage FlashArray Architect Associate Exam Sample Questions .............................................................................................. 14

Section 7: Answer Key...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Support ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

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About Pure Storage® Certified Exams

To be a Pure Storage Certified FlashArray Architect Associate is to demonstrate foundational-level knowledge of how
to plan and design Pure Storage solutions. Pure Storage’s Certification exams have been developed following industry
best practices to strive for reliable and valid test score interpretations.

This guide has three purposes:

• to provide information to help you prepare for the Pure Exam

• to provide recommended references to use to prepare for the Pure Storage FlashArray Architect Associate Exam
• to help you determine if you are ready to sit for the exam

This guide outlines the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a “minimally qualified candidate” for a specific job
role, which will be evaluated in the exam.

Section 1: Exam Registration Instructions

1.1. Exam Information

• Exam name: Pure Storage FlashArray Architect Associate

• Exam number: FAAA_001

• Exam cost: $129 (US Dollars)

• Number of questions: 60

• Question types: Multiple Choice (four, five, or six options; one, two, or three correct answers)

• Time limit: 120 minutes

1.2. Creating an Online Account

1. Go to the ExamStudio Storefront.

2. Select “Pure Storage FlashArray Architect Associate”.

3. Either confirm the scheduling process or log in. The system will automatically recognize if you are eligible and will allow you to move forward.

4. Log in to your candidate dashboard and click “Schedule” under the Actions tab.

5. Select the appropriate time zone; then, select the date and time you want to take the exam. Please note that exams require a 24-hour lead
time to schedule. The earliest date on which you can make a reservation is the next business day.

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6. Complete a technical compatibility check by visiting [Link]

1.3. Online Exam Computer Requirements

Your computer must meet the minimum requirements of ProctorU, including:

• A stable broadband internet service with a download speed of at least 12Mbps down and 3Mbps up

• Chrome or Firefox web browser. Download ProctorU extensions: Chrome or Firefox

• Webcam

• Microphone

To check if your computer meets the minimum requirements of the exam provider, visit [Link] To watch a video on
how ProctorU works, please click here.

You will be prompted to download and run a LogMeIn Rescue applet file that shows a chat box to message your proctor. If prompted, click
“Open” or “Allow” to give the file permission to run. When “Waiting” appears in the chat box, you are in the queue waiting for your proctor.

TIP: If your status shows “Waiting,” do not re-download the applet file. You will be put back at the end of the queue. For more
information on what to expect on the day of the exam, please visit this link.

1.4. Day of the Exam

Requirements:
• You must provide one form of government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport).

• If you do not provide acceptable proof of identification via webcam to the proctor prior to the exam, you will not be allowed to take the
exam. No refund or rescheduling is provided when an exam cannot be started due to failure to provide proper identification.

• You must also consent to have your photo taken. The ID will be used for identity verification only and will not be stored.

• You must be in a private, well-lit environment such as a conference room or home office.

• You must close all third-party programs and unplug any secondary monitors.

• The proctor will ask you to show your desk and surroundings before your exam can start.

• You cannot consult notes or books during the exam. The proctor will not allow the use of documents, materials, or websites during the
exam.

• Make sure you have downloaded the ProctorU extension for either Chrome or Firefox.

Log in to Launch the Exam

To launch the exam, log in to your ExamStudio account.

1. Enter your login credentials.

2. Click “Start Exam” under the Actions tab on your dashboard.

NOTE: The timer for your exam does not start until the proctor launches the exam. You will have 120 minutes to complete the exam. You
may start your exam once the countdown timer reaches 0:00:00. If you do not start your exam within 15 minutes of this time frame, the
system will automatically mark you as a No-Show and you will not be able to take your exam.

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Special Considerations
• To reset a forgotten password, visit [Link] Once you reset your password, you
can log in via your candidate portal.

• For additional questions regarding ProctorU, please visit this link.

• For any other additional questions or concerns, please contact the Pure Storage certification team at certadmin@[Link].

1.5. Exam Scoring

• One point is awarded for each correct answer to a single-response or multi-response question.

• No points are awarded for either incorrectly answered or unanswered single-response or multi-response questions.

1.6. After the Exam

Your candidate record will be updated with the results of your exam 24-48 hours following the exam. Please see Section 1.7 of this exam guide for
instructions on how to review your candidate record.

If You Pass:
Your candidate record will have an eCertificate when you achieve a certification, as well as a Pure Storage certification logo for this exam. A
certification is valid for 2 years. Upon expiration, you will need to take the exam again.

If You Fail:
You will need to wait 72 hours to re-schedule the exam.

1.7. Your Candidate Record

To access your candidate record, visit [Link] From here, you will be able to access your score
report(s).

The first time you log in, you will need to create an account.

To create an account:
1. Click “Never logged in before?” on the landing page.

2. Enter either your email address or data from your score report, as shown below.

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3. You will receive an email with instructions on how to access your account.

Once you create your account, you will be able to log in with your login ID and password.

Section 2: Pure Storage Architect Associate Exam Topics

2.1. Domain Names

The job tasks measured on the exam are grouped into the following domains of practice:

• Array Monitoring

• Qualify, Sell, and Architect

• Customer Experience

• Array Operations

2.2. Task Information

Within each domain, you will be asked about specific tasks you should be able to perform as a Pure Storage Certified FlashArray Architect
Associate, including but not limited to:

Array Monitoring
• Analyze and interpret capacity usage.

• Analyze and interpret performance metrics.

• Determine future requirements and upgrades for capacity and performance.

Qualify, Sell, and Architect

• Align customer requirements to suitable Pure products, features, and solutions.

• Size an appropriate solution based on customer capacity needs.

• Identify market trends and align with Pure solutions.

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Customer Experience
• Describe the benefits of the Evergreen program.

• Identify the benefits of Pure's Love Your Storage Guarantee.

• Identify the benefits of Pure’s Right Size Guarantee.

Array Operations
• Define FlashArray features.

• Identify FlashArray components.

• Explain data reduction methods.

• Explain the high availability architecture.

• Identify the features of Purity//FA versions.

2.3. Domain Distribution

The questions on the exam are distributed as follows for each domain.

NOTE: Each question carries the same weight, and there is no partial credit for any question.

Domain Percent of Exam

Array Monitoring 22%

Qualify, Sell, and Architect 32%

Customer Experience 8%

Array Operations 38%

Section 3: The Pure Storage Certified FlashArray Architect Associate Job Role
This exam is designed for individuals who are currently performing or have previous work experience with the job responsibilities of a Pure
Storage Certified FlashArray Architect Associate.

3.1. The Minimally Qualified Candidate (MQC)

To pass the exam, you must have at least the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a Pure Storage Certified FlashArray
Architect Associate. The MQC is a Pure Storage employee, partner, or customer solution architect or system engineer who has between 1 and 3
years of storage industry experience and 3 and 12 months of Pure Storage experience. The MQC has a general knowledge of Pure Storage
products and its associated market differentiation. The MQC understands the design principles related to an advanced All-Flash Array (AFA),
Evergreen™, Pure1®, and is proficient in demoing the Pure GUI.

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The Pure Storage Certified FlashArray Architect Associate should be able to perform the following tasks without any assistance:

• Differentiate between use cases for FlashArray and Cloud Block Store (CBS)
• Describe the capabilities of a FlashArray feature set
• Size a FlashArray for a variety of workload profiles
• Articulate the Pure Storage Evergreen and Pure1 features and benefits
• Explain the design principles behind the Pure FlashArray and how the design principles differentiate Pure from competitors such as:
o variable block size architecture
o dedupe/compression rates
o RAID-HA
• Qualify when to use FlashArray for a workload

3.2. MQC Work Experience

A minimally qualified Pure Storage Certified FlashArray Architect Associate typically has the following work experience:

• Associate-level role

• Between 1 and 3 years of storage industry experience

• Between 3 and 12 months of Pure Storage experience

Section 4: Determine Exam Readiness

Nothing guarantees that you will pass your test; however, the more practical work experience you have, the better your chances of passing the
test. Use the following self-assessment preparation worksheet to evaluate your level of readiness.

4.1. Exam Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the Pure Storage FlashArray Architect Associate Examination.

4.2. On-the-Job Experience

Pure Storage exams measure knowledge, skills, and abilities for a specific job role. One of the best ways to prepare for the exam is to make sure
you have the minimum work experience, as described in this guide.

4.3. Self-Assessment Preparation Worksheet

Use the following worksheet to review the exam topics and assess your own readiness. If you need additional preparation on a certain topic,
there are additional links to information in the Exam Objectives section as well as a Recommended Learning section where you will find
recommendations and links to those learning opportunities.

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Topic Yes No
Array Monitoring Yes No
Use performance dashboards
Interpret performance graphs for volume performance (e.g., over or under)
Analyze performance for a specific time period
Interpret the values shown in capacity reporting
Analyze capacity usage for a specific time period
Use capacity reporting Analysis in Pure1

Determine recommended capacity to add to a FlashArray based on current growth models

Plan for controller upgrades based on historic performance trends

Determine future workload placement on existing or future arrays

Qualify, Sell, and Architect Yes No

Determine customer challenges solved by FlashArray
Identify customer workloads appropriate for FlashArray (e.g., Virtualization, Archive, Backup/Restore,
Databases)

Differentiate appropriate placement of customer workloads between FlashArray//C and FlashArray//X

Calculate capacity needed based on expected Data Reduction Rate and current customer usage

Determine correct controller model based on customer requirements

Calculate rack space needed based on customer workload requirements
Determine sufficient front-end port bandwidth based on customer requirements
Identify key drivers for deploying an all-flash array
Determine customer interest in OPEX expenditures
Evaluate customer recoverability from ransomware
Differentiate between scale-out and scale-up use cases

Customer Experience Yes No

Demonstrate an understanding of the workings of the Evergreen program
Identify how the Evergreen program benefits FlashArray customers
Describe the benefits of the Evergreen program to a customer Total Cost of Ownership
Detail the protections afforded to customers by the Right Size Guarantee

Describe what a guaranteed DRR is and how it applies to the Right Size Guarantee

Explain the value of the Love Your Storage Guarantee

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Array Operations Yes No

Explain the lifecycle of an I/O
Calculate the useable storage capacity for a specified configuration
Explain how RAID-HA works
Explain how FlashArray’s controllers fail over
Explain the lifecycle of an I/O
Identify the correct feature (e.g., snapshots, ActiveCluster) to recommend based on customer
requirement(s)
Demonstrate the basic requirements for a given feature
Describe the elements that make up FlashArray in-line DRR
Define the difference between Data Reduction and Total Reduction
State the benefits of Pure’s variable block size
Describe how Purity//FA Deep Compression works
Recognize DirectFlash modules
Explain DirectFlash benefits over SSDs
Identify controllers in a FlashArray
Demonstrate ability to associate a feature or limit to a Purity//FA version

Confirm that a given version of Purity//FA is appropriate for a specified customer workload

Section 5: Exam Objectives

Each exam topic is listed below with additional detail about what is covered. For each section, a collection of links directs you to additional
information about that topic.

5.1. Array Monitoring

Topic 1.1 Analyze performance metrics
• Use performance dashboards
• Interpret performance graph for volume performance (e.g., over or under)
• Analyze performance for a specific time period

• Pure1 Manage Overview

• FlashArray User Guide
• Pure1 Self-Driving Infrastructure Management
• Pure1 Manage - Virtual Machines Analytics

Topic 1.2 Analyze capacity usage

• Interpret the values shown in capacity reporting
• Analyze capacity usage for a specific time period
• Use capacity reporting Analysis in Pure 1

• Pure1 Manage - Dashboard

• Pure1 Manage
• FlashArray Admin Guide

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Topic 1.3 Determine future capacity, performance, and upgrade requirements

• Determine recommended capacity to add to a FlashArray based on current growth models
• Plan for controller upgrades based on historic performance trends
• Determine future workload placement on existing or future arrays

• Pure1 Manage - Planning

• FlashArray//X Storage Configuration Rules
• FlashArray//C Storage Configuration Rules

5.2 Qualify, Sell, and Architect

Topic 2.1 Identify solutions based on customer requirements
• Determine customer challenges solved by FlashArray
• Identify customer workloads appropriate for FlashArray (e.g., Virtualization, Archive, Backup/Restore, Databases)
• Differentiate appropriate placement of customer workloads between FlashArray//C and FlashArray//X

• Medium FlashArray Model Limits

• ActiveCluster Solution Overview
• ActiveCluster Solution Overview White Paper
• ActiveCluster Requirements and Best Practices
• Pure as-a-Service Sales Asset List
• Purity CloudSnap Best Practices Guide
• SAN Guidelines for Maximizing Pure Performance
• Fibre Channel and Zoning
• Meet Business Needs with Pure as-a-Service™
• Pure Storage FlashArray Solutions Extension for Windows Admin Center
• FlashArray VMware Best Practices User Guide

Topic 2.2 Size a solution based on customer needs

• Calculate capacity needed based on expected DRR and current customer usage
• Determine correct controller model based on customer requirements
• Calculate rack space needed based on customer workload requirements
• Determine sufficient front-end port bandwidth based on customer requirements

• Pure Sizer

Topic 2.3 Identify market trends and opportunities

• Identify key drivers for deploying an all-flash array
• Determine customer interest in OPEX expenditures
• Evaluate customer recoverability from ransomware
• Differentiate between scale-out and scale-up use cases

• Ransomware Solution Center

• Portworx Solution Center
• Pure as-a-Service Overview
• FlashArray Sales

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5.3 Customer Experience

Topic 3.1 Identify benefits of Pure's Evergreen program
• Demonstrate understanding of the workings of the Evergreen program
• Identify how the Evergreen program benefits FlashArray customers
• Describe the benefits of the Evergreen program to a customer TCO

• Evergreen Storage
• Evergreen Storage Program Description

Topic 3.2 Identify benefits of Pure's Love Your Storage and Right Size Guarantee
• Detail the protections afforded to customers by the RSG
• Describe what a guaranteed DRR is and how it applies to the RSG
• Explain the value of the Love Your Storage Guarantee

• Evergreen Storage Program FAQ

5.4 Array Operations

Topic 4.1 Explain the high-availability architecture
• Recognize appropriate DR solutions based on customer needs
• Explain how RAID-HA works
• Explain how FlashArray’s controllers fail over

• ActiveCluster FAQ
• ActiveDR FAQ
• Purity Replication Requirements and Interoperability Matrix
• Purity CloudSnap Best Practices and Users Guide

Topic 4.2 Define FlashArray features

• Identify the correct feature (e.g., snapshots, ActiveCluster) to recommend based on customer needs
• Demonstrate the basic requirements for a given feature

• Purity//FA FlashArray Administration Guide

Topic 4.3 Explain data reduction methods

• Describe the elements that make up FlashArray in-line DRR
• Define the difference between Data Reduction and Total Reduction
• State the benefits of Pure’s variable block size
• Describe how Purity//FA Deep Compression works

• FlashArray Architecture Associate Course

Topic 4.4 Identify components of FlashArray

• Recognize DirectFlash modules
• Explain DirectFlash benefits over SSDs
• Identify controllers in a FlashArray

• FlashArray Hardware
• Pure Cloud Block Storage

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Topic 4.5 Identify features of Purity//FA versions

• Demonstrate ability to associate a feature or limit to a Purity//FA version
• Confirm that a given version of Purity//FA is appropriate for a specified customer workload

• Purity//FA Release Notes

• Purity//FA Version Table

5.5 Recommended Learning

Though there is no required learning path to sit the exam, there are training opportunities available to provide additional information to prepare
for the exam. Some of these learning options are listed below.

Pure Core Portfolio

Pure Core Portfolio is a self-paced, 4-hour training designed to provide an overview of the Pure Storage products and portfolio. You will gain a
high-level understanding of why the FlashArray was developed, its basic components, and how it should be used. All learners are encouraged to
take this training.

Pure Core Portfolio - Partner Link

Pure Core Portfolio - Internal Link

FlashArray Architect Associate

This instructor-led class is designed to provide learners with a more in-depth understanding of the FlashArray. It covers common use cases,
benefits, features, and functionality of the FlashArray. Learners will also be able to position and size the FlashArray at the end of this course. Self-
paced labs will not be completed during the course but are available for learners to provide hands-on practice.

FlashArray Architect Associate Instructor lead course

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Section 6: Pure Storage FlashArray Architect Associate Exam Sample Questions

Review and practice answering exam questions to get a sense for the types of questions on the exam. Please note that your performance here
does not indicate how you will do on the actual exam. To fully prepare for the exam, closely review the topic areas and objectives in this Exam
Guide.

The correct answers are at the end of the Exam Guide.

1. A Windows Server SQL administrator wants to know the current capacity and performance usage of the FlashArray. The array is currently
not phoning home and the administrator does not want to access the FlashArray management UI.

What other options can the Pure Architect recommend to help the user manage the FlashArray?

A. Pure1 Workload Planner

B. Purity//FA UI Analysis Page

C. FlashArray Management Extension for Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

D. FlashArray Solutions Extension for Windows Admin Center

2. A customer with a very limited budget for both production and DR sites wants to purchase a FlashArray//X storage solution with the
following specifications:

• The lowest RPO possible

• The ability to backup snapshots to S3

• The IP latency between the two data centers is 10ms

• Does not require a high-performance array

Which FlashArray model and replication solution meets the customer's requirements?

A. 2x FlashArray//X10R3 with ActiveCluster and CloudSnap

B. 2x FlashArray//X20R3 with ActiveCluster and Snapshot Offload

C. 2x FlashArray//X10R3 with ActiveDR and Snapshot Offload

D. 2x FlashArray//X20R3 with ActiveDR and CloudSnap

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3. An administrator wants to add a FlashArray to their ESXi 6.7 environment. They are planning to configure multiple paths between the ESXi
hosts and are going to use native multipathing settings from VMware.

What is the recommended setting to configure?

A. Most recently used

B. Enhanced round robin

C. Fixed path

D. Least queue depth

4. What FlashArray design feature enables the online conversion from FlashArray//M to FlashArray//X?

A. InfiniBand Conversion IO Modules

B. Passive Chassis

C. Stateless Controllers

D. Active Controllers

5. What additional benefits are provided with an Evergreen Gold subscription compared to a Silver subscription?

A. The customer gets included replacement of failed components.

B. Customers can purchase hardware upgrades and deploy them non-disruptively.

C. Capacity consolidation provides trade-in credit for additional storage buys.

D. Customer controller upgrades will be non-disruptive.

6. A pair of FlashArrays running Purity//FA 6.1 are configured for ActiveCluster in Uniform Configuration. They have a stretched pod between
them containing volume A, which needs to remain online at the Prod Site even if the replication network and mediator goes down.

Which option must be set?

A. Set Preferred Array at the host level for Prod Site

B. Set Failover Preference at the pod level for Prod Site

C. Set Preferred Array at the Pure1 Cloud Mediator for Prod Site

D. Set Failover Preference at the Pure1 Cloud Mediator for Prod Site

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7. An existing FlashArray//X customer needs to place a high-capacity cost-effective DR target at the COLO for block data and wants to use
async replication.

Which Pure Product fits the customer requirements?

A. FlashArray//X with ActiveCluster

B. FlashArray//C with ActiveDR

C. FlashBlade with Snapshot replication

D. FlashArray//C with ActiveCluster

8. A customer is looking for block storage but also needs to place some home directory shares and native SQL backups on the same system.

What Pure solution should the architect recommend?

A. FlashArray//C60R3 running Purity//FA 6.0.0

B. FlashArray//X20R3 running Purity//FA 6.0.3

C. FlashArray//X70R3 running Purity//FA 6.0.0

D. FlashArray//C60R3 running Purity//FA 5.3.17

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Section 7: Answer Key

Correct answers are shown below in bold italics.

1. A Windows Server SQL administrator wants to know the current capacity and performance usage of the FlashArray. The array is currently
not phoning home and the administrator does not want to access the FlashArray management UI.

What other option can the Pure Architect recommend to help the user manage the FlashArray?

A. Pure1 Workload Planner

B. Purity//FA UI Analysis Page

C. FlashArray Management Extension for Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

D. FlashArray Solutions Extension for Windows Admin Center

2. A customer with a very limited budget for both production and DR sites wants to purchase a FlashArray//X storage solution with the
following specifications:

• The lowest RPO possible

• The ability to backup snapshots to S3

• The IP latency between the two data centers is 10ms

• Does not require a high-performance array

Which FlashArray model and replication solution meets the customer's requirements?

A. 2x FlashArray//X10R3 with ActiveCluster and CloudSnap

B. 2x FlashArray//X20R3 with ActiveCluster and Snapshot Offload

C. 2x FlashArray//X10R3 with ActiveDR and Snapshot Offload

D. 2x FlashArray//X20R3 with ActiveDR and CloudSnap

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3. An administrator wants to add a FlashArray to their ESXi 6.7 environment. They are planning to configure multiple paths between the ESXi
hosts and are going to use native multipathing settings from VMware.

What is the recommended setting to configure?

A. Most recently used

B. Enhanced round robin

C. Fixed path

D. Least queue depth

4. What FlashArray design feature enables the online conversion from FlashArray//M to FlashArray//X?

A. InfiniBand Conversion IO Modules

B. Passive Chassis

C. Stateless Controllers

D. Active Controllers

5. What additional benefits are provided with an Evergreen Gold subscription compared to a Silver subscription?

A. The customer gets included replacement of failed components.

B. Customers can purchase hardware upgrades and deploy them non-disruptively.

C. Capacity consolidation provides trade-in credit for additional storage buys.

D. Customer controller upgrades will be non-disruptive.

6. A pair of FlashArrays running Purity//FA 6.1 are configured for ActiveCluster in Uniform Configuration. They have a stretched pod between
them containing volume A, which needs to remain online at the Prod Site even if the replication network and mediator goes down.

Which option must be set?

A. Set Preferred Array at the host level for Prod Site

B. Set Failover Preference at the pod level for Prod Site

C. Set Preferred Array at the Pure1 Cloud Mediator for Prod Site

D. Set Failover Preference at the Pure1 Cloud Mediator for Prod Site

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7. An existing FlashArray//X customer needs to place a high-capacity cost-effective DR target at the COLO for block data and wants to use
async replication.

Which Pure Product fits the customer requirements?

A. FlashArray//X with ActiveCluster

B. FlashArray//C with ActiveDR

C. FlashBlade with Snapshot replication

D. FlashArray//C with ActiveCluster

8. A customer is looking for block storage but also needs to place some home directory shares and native SQL backups on the same system.

What Pure solution should the architect recommend?

A. FlashArray//C60R3 running Purity//FA 6.0.0

B. FlashArray//X20R3 running Purity//FA 6.0.3

C. FlashArray//X70R3 running Purity//FA 6.0.0

D. FlashArray//C60R3 running Purity//FA 5.3.17

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