A financial services firm is upgrading their FlashArray//X70R2 to an //X70R4. The upgrade plan involves a chassis swap while keeping the original DirectFlash Modules (DFMs). During the pre-upgrade validation, the implementation specialist notes the existing array is running a Purity version that is not the required minimum for the R4 chassis. What is the correct sequence of operations to ensure a successful, non-disruptive upgrade?
During a new FlashArray//C60 installation, an engineer successfully racks and cables the array. Upon powering on, the controllers boot, but the initial setup wizard does not start, and the management ports are unresponsive. The engineer connects via the serial console and observes messages indicating a 'shelf mismatch' error. What is the MOST likely cause of this issue?
An implementation specialist is validating an Implementation Workbook (IWB) for a new FlashArray deployment. The customer's network team has provided a single IP address for the replication network, but the IWB specifies configuring two replication interfaces (rep0, rep1) on separate subnets for redundancy. What is the most appropriate first action for the specialist?
A hospital is implementing a new FlashArray//XL for its Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Due to the critical nature of the data, they have requested ActiveCluster be configured between the new array and an existing FlashArray//X in a secondary data center. Which TWO of the following are mandatory prerequisites for a successful ActiveCluster implementation? (Select TWO)
True or False: When performing a capacity consolidation on a FlashArray that involves replacing smaller capacity data packs with larger ones, a data evacuation to another array is always required.
After successfully installing a new FlashArray, the implementation specialist is performing the final verification steps. The customer wants to ensure that Pure Storage Support can receive automatic diagnostic data. Which command should the specialist run from the Purity CLI to verify that the phone-home functionality is correctly configured and operational?
A consultant is performing a site readiness check for a FlashArray//E installation. The data center uses a raised floor environment for cooling and power distribution. Which environmental factor is MOST critical to verify for the FlashArray//E model specifically, compared to other FlashArray models?
**Case Study:** A mid-sized e-commerce company is migrating its primary database environment to a new FlashArray//X50R4. The implementation plan requires connecting the array to a Cisco SAN fabric. The company has a strict security policy that mandates the use of port zoning on the fabric switches to ensure servers can only see their designated LUNs. The implementation engineer has physically cabled the array's Fibre Channel ports (fc0, fc1 on each controller) to the Cisco switches. After configuring the array, creating a volume, and connecting it to a host group, the database administrator reports that the host cannot see the new storage. The engineer verifies the host's HBA WWPN is correct in the host object on the array. Upon inspecting the Cisco switch, the engineer finds that a zone has been created containing the host's WWPN and the array's WWPNs. However, the host still cannot see the LUNs. The engineer suspects an issue with how the array's ports are being presented to the fabric. What is the most likely cause of the connectivity issue?
When racking a new FlashArray//X chassis, what is the vendor-recommended best practice for placement within the rack to ensure optimal stability and serviceability?
During a customer handoff meeting after a successful installation, the storage administrator asks for a simple way to demonstrate the array's data reduction capabilities. Which action provides the MOST direct and effective demonstration using the Purity GUI?