HPE Converged Storage Solutions — Question 71

Which statement is true regarding the connection of extra drive enclosures to the HPE Alletra 9000 storage array with an HPE Alletra 9000 NVMe-oF 100 GbE 2-port host bus adapter?

Answer options

• A. It offers a lower speed than built-in expansion ports and should be used with slower disks
• B. It can only be used if the two 100 GbE built-in ports are already populated
• C. It must be installed on every node in the second HBA slot (slot 4)
• D. Alternatively, it can be used for host connectivity.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the HPE Alletra 9000 NVMe-oF 100 GbE 2-port host bus adapter requires that the built-in ports be populated for proper functionality. Option A is incorrect since the adapter does not offer lower speeds than built-in ports, while option C misrepresents installation requirements, and option D does not accurately describe the primary use of the adapter.