NetApp NS0-093 NetApp Accredited Hardware Support Engineer Exam Practice Test

Answer : B, D

To determine the root cause of an unexpected node failure using the Service Processor (SP), the following commands are helpful:

1. event log show

What it does: Displays recent events logged by the Service Processor. This includes hardware failures, environmental alerts, or other events that may have caused the node failure.

Example Usage:

event log show

2. system core

What it does: Shows information about any core dumps that were generated during the failure. A core dump provides a snapshot of the system state at the time of the failure, which can be analyzed to identify the root cause.

system core

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A . sp status --d:

This command provides status information about the Service Processor itself but does not help diagnose the root cause of the node failure.

C . system log:

This is not a valid Service Processor command.

NetApp 'Service Processor Diagnostics Guide' details commands such as event log show and system core for troubleshooting node failures.

Answer : C

When using wafliron to repair WAFL inconsistencies on an aggregate, the aggregate becomes available after Phase 4 of the wafliron process is complete.

Phases of wafliron:

Phase 1: Initial scan to identify inconsistencies.

Phase 2: Corrects directory and inode structure issues.

Phase 3: Repairs blocks and metadata.

Phase 4: Completes final repairs and verification, after which the aggregate can be made available.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A . when the administrator manually onlines the aggregate:

The aggregate cannot be manually brought online until wafliron completes Phase 4.

B . when wafliron is started:

Starting wafliron does not make the aggregate available; repairs need to be completed first.

D . after the mounting phase of wafliron is complete:

WAFLiron does not have a specific 'mounting phase.' Mounting happens after Phase 4 completes.

'NetApp WAFLiron Troubleshooting Guide' explains the availability of the aggregate after Phase 4.

NetApp Support documentation outlines the phases of wafliron and aggregate recovery.

Answer : D

Explanation of RAID Label Versions:

Disks in ONTAP systems contain metadata known as RAID labels. These labels store critical information such as ownership, aggregate membership, and versioning.

The error indicates a mismatch between the RAID label version on the disk and the supported versions of the ONTAP system.

Why Option D Is Correct:

If a disk has a RAID label created by a newer version of ONTAP (e.g., version 16) and is then inserted into a system running an older version of ONTAP (e.g., supporting versions 14-15), the label will not be recognized.

This mismatch causes ONTAP to reject the disk.

Resolution:

Upgrade the ONTAP version to match the RAID label on the disk.

Alternatively, zero the disk to reset its RAID label, but this will erase all data on the disk.

NetApp Reference Documentation:

The 'ONTAP Disk Management Guide' and 'ONTAP Compatibility Matrix' explain RAID label versions and compatibility issues when moving disks between ONTAP systems.

Answer : B, D

Options for Uploading Core Files:

Core files are diagnostic dumps created during system failures for analysis by NetApp Support.

They can be uploaded via multiple methods, depending on system configuration and access:

Option B (CIFS Download):

Core files can be downloaded from the node using a CIFS share and then manually uploaded to upload.netapp.com.

This method is useful if automated processes are unavailable or connectivity is limited.

Option D (Autosupport Invoke-Core-Upload):

The command system node autosupport invoke-core-upload automates the process of uploading the core file to NetApp.

It uses the configured Autosupport mechanism to transfer the file to NetApp Support for analysis.

NetApp Reference Documentation:

'ONTAP Autosupport Guide' and 'ONTAP Troubleshooting Guide' provide instructions for manually and automatically uploading core files.

Answer : B

In a NetApp high-availability (HA) configuration, multipath HA ensures redundancy by providing two independent paths from each controller to the connected storage. If the system is currently showing Single-Path HA, it means only one path is operational or connected, which is a potential single point of failure.

To convert the configuration to multipath HA, additional cabling must be configured to establish the second path. For the AFF A220 system, the correct connections are as follows:

Explanation of the Correct Answer :

AFF A220 Port Configuration for HA:

Each controller in an AFF A220 has ports labeled 0a, 0b, 0c, and 0d for connectivity.

In a multipath HA configuration, each controller must have two independent paths to the connected storage via the partner controller's disk shelves.

Correct Cabling for Multipath HA:

Port 0a on both controllers must be connected to the corresponding port (e.g., disk shelf stack or Inter-Switch Link).

Port 0c on both controllers must also be connected to complete the redundant path.

These connections ensure that there are two independent data paths between the controllers and the storage system, providing fault tolerance in case one path fails.

Single-Path HA to Multipath HA:

If the system currently shows Single-Path HA, it is likely that only one set of ports (e.g., 0a and 0b) are cabled.

Adding the additional connections on 0a and 0c establishes the second path required for multipath HA.

Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:

A . 0a and 0b on both controllers should be connected:

This option only connects ports 0a and 0b, which does not establish a multipath HA configuration. Port 0c is also required for redundancy.

C . 0c and 0d on both controllers should be connected:

Connecting only 0c and 0d would leave ports 0a disconnected, failing to establish a proper multipath HA setup. Both 0a and 0c are required.

D . 0a and 0d on both controllers should be connected:

Connecting 0a and 0d is not the standard configuration for multipath HA in an AFF A220 system. Port 0c is part of the required configuration.

How to Verify the Configuration:

Use the following ONTAP command to verify the HA status:

cluster::> storage failover show -fields multipath-ha

This will display whether the system is in multipath HA or single-path HA mode.

Check the port connectivity:

cluster::> network port show -node <node_name>

NetApp Hardware Installation and Setup Guide for AFF A220.

NetApp Knowledge Base: 'Configuring Multipath HA for AFF Systems.'

ONTAP 9.x System Administration Guide: 'High Availability Configurations.'

Understanding Single-Path HA vs. Multipath HA:

Single-Path HA indicates that only one path exists between the controllers and the connected shelves, leading to limited redundancy.

Multipath HA requires both controllers to have redundant SAS connections to the shelves.

Cabling for Multipath HA in AFF A220 Systems:

To achieve multipath HA, you must connect 0c and 0d on both controllers to the appropriate stack ports on the shelves.

This ensures dual paths for each controller to access the storage shelves.

NetApp Reference Documentation:

Refer to the 'ONTAP Multipath HA Configuration Guide' and the 'NetApp Hardware Installation Guide' for AFF A220 systems for cabling diagrams and best practices.

Answer : B

RAID-TEC Overview:

RAID-TEC (Triple Erasure Coding) is a NetApp RAID technology designed to protect against up to three simultaneous disk failures.

It is ideal for systems with high-density disks or workloads requiring extreme fault tolerance.

Why RAID-TEC Is Correct:

RAID-TEC uses triple-parity protection, which provides redundancy against three disk failures, making it more resilient than RAID-DP or RAID 5.

RAID-DP only protects against two disk failures, while RAID 4 and RAID 5 protect against a single failure.

NetApp Reference Documentation:

'NetApp RAID and Data Protection Guide' details the differences between RAID-DP and RAID-TEC, highlighting RAID-TEC's ability to tolerate three failures.

Answer : A

Functionality of RAID Error Propagation (REP):

RAID Error Propagation (REP) ensures that errors on the disk layer, such as unrecoverable read errors, do not propagate as inconsistencies into the WAFL (Write Anywhere File Layout) metadata layer.

WAFL is designed to manage data blocks, and if an error occurs on a user data block, WAFL can identify and handle it gracefully without flagging an inconsistency.

Why Option A Is Correct:

REP ensures that errors on a user data block are isolated and do not trigger WAFL inconsistencies. Instead, the error is handled at the RAID layer or higher without corrupting metadata.

This design provides a robust mechanism to protect against data integrity issues caused by disk errors.

NetApp Reference Documentation:

Refer to the 'ONTAP Storage Management Guide' and the 'NetApp RAID Guide,' which explain how RAID and WAFL interoperate and how REP is implemented.