Dell EMC Specialist – Implementation Engineer, PS Series — Question 13

A customer is using an SC8000 array with three chained SC220 expansion enclosures on a single card. They need to expand its capacity by adding an SC280 enclosure. How should the new expansion enclosure be connected using a minimum number of chains?

Answer options

• A. Add the SC280 to the same chain as the existing SC220 enclosures
• B. SC280 enclosures cannot be mixed with other enclosures
• C. Install a new SAS I/O card to connect the SC280 enclosure
• D. Add the SC280 to a new chain on the same SAS I/O card

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because adding the SC280 to a new chain on the same SAS I/O card allows for optimal expansion without disrupting the existing configuration. Option A is incorrect as it would exceed the maximum number of enclosures per chain. Option B is wrong because SC280 enclosures can coexist with other types. Option C is unnecessary since the existing card can accommodate the new enclosure.