HPE Edge-to-Cloud Solutions — Question 57

A customer has this HPE SimpliVity configuration:
✑ 4 nodes in 1 cluster
✑ 2 x 16c CPU
✑ 384 GB RAM
✑ XSmall 400 storage kit
✑ SFP+ connectivity
✑ VMware hypervisor
The customer needs to increase the available storage capacity in the configuration.
What is the most cost-effective solution to recommend?

Answer options

• A. Add additional disks per node for the required capacity, and do a RAID expansion by using Smart Storage Administrator (SSA)
• B. Order four ג€HPE SimpliVity 380 2 Processor XSmall to Small Storage Upgrade E-LTUג€ storage expansion kits
• C. Offload existing backups to an HPE StoreOnce backup target to free up space for production data
• D. Add an additional HPE SimpliVity node with the same configuration to the cluster

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The most cost-effective solution is to add an additional HPE SimpliVity node with the same configuration to the cluster, as it directly enhances storage capacity and performance. The other options involve either additional purchases or configurations that may not provide the same level of efficiency or cost savings compared to simply expanding the cluster.