FlashArray-Implementation-Specialist Pure Storage Pure Certified FlashArray Implementation Specialist (FAIS) Exam Free Practice Exam Questions (2025 Updated)

The controller should be in the Secondary state before adding FC cards to ensure the primary controller remains operational and the procedure can be performed safely without disrupting services.

The command hwconfig --model returns the model information of the controller, which is essential before running the puresetup replace procedure.

On FlashArray//XR2/3 FC arrays, the default PCIe Fibre Channel card is a 2-port card installed in slot 2, providing standard FC connectivity.

Reducing SafeMode retention and eradication settings requires approval from two designated SafeMode approvers via Pure1’s step-up authentication to ensure secure and authorized policy changes.

For SMTP settings during array initialization, the host should be specified without the port number; including “:587” can cause connection issues and prevent successful initialization.

Mirrored Write statistics appear in the Purity GUI’s Analysis section when ActiveCluster is enabled, as it tracks synchronous replication activity between clusters.

FlashArray//XCR4 arrays are shipped with 32Gb Fibre Channel (FC) SFPs by default. These 32Gb FC SFPs are capable of supporting 64Gb speeds, which can be enabled via a firmware upgrade. This allows the array to leverage higher-speed FC connections as needed.

Waiting 10 minutes after running puredb run giveback --safe ensures the system completes safe resource rebalancing and stabilizes before proceeding with the next controller upgrade step.

Port 443 (HTTPS) must be open on all management ports to enable secure outbound connections for Phonehome and Remote Assist functionality.

The purearray remoteassist --connect command explicitly enables Support to establish a remote connection to the array for troubleshooting or assistance.

FlashArray//XL power supply units (PSUs) are designed with 2+2 redundancy, meaning there are four PSUs where any two can fail without impacting array operation.

iSCSI cards can be reused when upgrading from XR2 to XR3 controllers, supporting hardware continuity within this upgrade path.

The FlashArray//X20R4 requires a minimum AC input voltage of 180V to operate. This ensures stable power delivery for the array's components.

The FlashArray//XL supports up to two DirectFlash Shelves (DFS) for capacity expansion. This configuration allows for scalable storage solutions while maintaining optimal performance and efficiency. Each shelf can be connected to the array using appropriate interfaces, ensuring seamless integration and data flow. This setup is particularly beneficial for environments requiring high throughput and low latency, such as large-scale databases and enterprise applications.

Fibre Channel (FC) I/O cards are compatible across all FlashArray models, providing consistent SAN connectivity regardless of array generation.

FC cards from an M-series array can be reused in XR2 or XR3 controllers, allowing hardware continuity during controller upgrades.

To evacuate multiple shelves in parallel safely during consolidation, the array’s usage must be sufficiently low (under 60%) to ensure enough free capacity for data movement.

To expand capacity from 5/5 to 11/11 packs, a swing shelf with temporary loan capacity is needed to safely evacuate data during the upgrade without risking data availability.

The puredrive list --pack command shows detailed information about the specified data pack, including whether its drives are part of a wide write group.