HPE Edge-to-Cloud Solutions — Question 12

You propose an HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8200 array for a customer who needs 900 TiB raw storage space. After the proposal was created, the customer went through with a competitor acquisition. Now they need to accommodate 1600 TiB.
What should you propose to the customer?

Answer options

• A. Instead of 3PAR StoreServ 8200 2-node configuration, propose an 8400 4-node configuration with the needed amount of drives.
• B. Instead of 3PAR StoreServ 8200 2-node configuration, propose an 8400 2-node configuration with a 2-node upgrade and the needed amount of drives.
• C. Upgrade the 3PAR StoreServ 8200 2-node configuration with four additional nodes and the needed amount of drives.
• D. Upgrade the 3PAR StoreServ 8200 2-node configuration with Data Optimization Software Suite and the needed amount of drives.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the 8400 4-node configuration can meet the increased storage requirement of 1600 TiB effectively, given its higher capacity and performance capabilities. Options B and C do not provide a sufficient configuration to meet the new requirements, and option D focuses on software enhancement rather than addressing the hardware needs for the increased storage.