pure storage flasharray implementation specialist practice test

Pure Storage Certified FlashArray Implementation Specialist

Last exam update: Nov 18 ,2025
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Question 1

An Implementation Engineer is performing a capacity consolidation on an X50R3.
Which command is needed for the engineer to determine whether the customer’s FlashArray
supports SAS Flash Modules?

  • A. puredrive list --total --type controller
  • B. purehw list --type controller --all
  • C. purehw list --type drive --all
Mark Question:
Answer:

C


Explanation:
This command reports every installed drive module, identifying SAS Flash Modules if present,
whereas the other commands do not enumerate individual drive types.

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Question 2

On a FlashArray//XR50R2/3 Fibre Channel (FC) array, what is the default type and placement of the
PCIe FC card?

  • A. 2-port in slot 0
  • B. 2-port in slot 2
  • C. 4-port in slot 0
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Answer:

B


Explanation:
On an X50R2/3 FC array, Pure ships each controller with a factory-installed dual-port 32 Gb Fibre
Channel card in the PCIe slot numbered 2, providing out-of-the-box SAN connectivity.

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Question 3

A data pack has been installed and the puredrive list command shows the drives in “unadmitted”
status. Which command should be used to complete the admission?

  • A. puredrive add
  • B. puredrive admit
  • C. purearray drive admit
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Answer:

B


Explanation:
The puredrive admit command is used to complete the admission process for drives showing as
"unadmitted," integrating them fully into the FlashArray.

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Question 4

What is the redundancy of the FlashArray//XL PSUs?

  • A. 1+1
  • B. 2+2
  • C. 3+1
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Answer:

B


Explanation:
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.

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Question 5

Which PCIe slot supports 4-port FC cards on FlashArray//XL?

  • A. 2
  • B. 5
  • C. 8
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Answer:

C


Explanation:
On FlashArray//XL, the PCIe slot 8 supports installation of 4-port Fibre Channel cards, allowing higher
port density for SAN connectivity.

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Question 6

A FlashArray//XR2/3 has an Ethernet mezzanine (EMEZZ), what are the interface names of the ports
on the mezzanine?

  • A. ETH6, ETH7, ETH8, and ETH9
  • B. ETH8, ETH9, ETH10, and ETH11
  • C. ETH10, ETH11, ETH12, and ETH13
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Answer:

B


Explanation:
The Ethernet mezzanine on FlashArray//XR2/3 is assigned interfaces starting at ETH8 through ETH11,
reflecting the numbering scheme for additional Ethernet ports beyond the base interfaces.

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Question 7

What should an Implementation Engineer do when installing rails in a threaded-hole rack?

  • A. Use the positioning studs
  • B. Install the rails as is
  • C. Make an adjustment to the rack
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Answer:

A


Explanation:
Positioning studs are used to align and secure the rails correctly in a threaded-hole rack, ensuring
proper installation and stability of the FlashArray.

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Question 8

Support requests a powercycle on a newly-installed FlashArray. What is the correct way to perform
this action?

  • A. Push the power button on each controller.
  • B. Unplug the cable on each power supply.
  • C. Run purearray reboot.
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Answer:

C


Explanation:
The proper and safe method to power cycle a FlashArray is to run the purearray reboot command,
which gracefully restarts the system without risking data integrity or hardware issues.

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Question 9

Before leaving the site after an install, who is required to provide completion sign-off?

  • A. Account team
  • B. Customer
  • C. Support
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Answer:

B


Explanation:
The customer’s completion sign-off is required to confirm that the installation meets their
expectations and requirements before the engineer leaves the site.

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Question 10

Prior to running the puresetup newarray command, which command should an Installation Engineer
run on a new install of an //XR4 array?

  • A. pureboot list
  • B. cobalt_check.py
  • C. purehw list
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Answer:

B


Explanation:
Running cobalt_check.py on a new //XR4 array verifies hardware and system readiness before
executing puresetup newarray, ensuring a smooth setup process.

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Question 11

A customer has a FlashArray X20R3 with 22/22 data packs in the chassis at 80% space usage and
wishes to swap one of the data packs for a 45TB pack. What step needs to be taken to facilitate this
consolidation?

  • A. Send a DirectFlash Shelf without any additional capacity.
  • B. Send a DirectFlash Shelf with a 63TB of temporary extra capacity.
  • C. Reduce array space usage to allow for the evacuation of the 22TB packs.
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Answer:

B


Explanation:
Adding a DirectFlash Shelf with sufficient temporary extra capacity (63TB) allows data to be
evacuated from the smaller 22TB packs during the swap, enabling consolidation without reducing
array usage beforehand.

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Question 12

An Implementation Engineer is onsite to install a new DFM data pack (DP) to CH0.BAY10-CH0.BAY19
of a FlashArray.
After adding the drives to the chassis, which command should the Implementation Engineer run to
verify if the new DP is in a wide write group?

  • A. find_drive.py
  • B. puredb list drives
  • C. puredrive list --pack CH0.BAY10
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Answer:

C


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

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Question 13

What is the rack unit height of a FlashArray//XR2/3?

  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
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Answer:

A


Explanation:
The FlashArray//XR2 and //XR3 models each occupy 3 rack units (RU) in height. This is specified in
the FlashArray//XR2 and //XR3 Site Planning Guide, which outlines the physical requirements for
rack space, clearance, and weight for these models.

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Question 14

An Implementation Engineer is beginning a controller upgrade. Which command should be run to
stop Purity?

  • A. pureadm stop
  • B. pureadm stop --secondary
  • C. pureadm stop --controller CT0
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Answer:

C


Explanation:
The command pureadm stop --controller CT0 specifically stops Purity on the designated controller
(CT0), which is the correct step to safely begin a controller upgrade.

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Question 15

When transforming an array from SAS to NVMe with the Evergeen XFORM upgrade, when should a
swing shelf be installed?

  • A. When the chassis is populated with two data packs
  • B. When there is insufficient free space to evac capacity.
  • C. When the array is half populated with Flash Modules
Mark Question:
Answer:

B


Explanation:
A swing shelf is installed during the SAS to NVMe Evergreen XFORM upgrade only if the array lacks
enough free capacity to evacuate data packs, enabling safe data migration during transformation.

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