Exam D-PE-FN-01 Topic 5 Question 25 Discussion

Actual exam question for EMC's D-PE-FN-01 exam
Question #: 25
Topic #: 5
A data center technician is troubleshooting a server where multiple hard drives have become unresponsive simultaneously. Which server component failure is MOST likely to cause disconnection of multiple hard drives at once?

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The backplane in a PowerEdge server connects multiple hard drives to the system, and its failure can cause simultaneous disconnection of all attached drives, rendering them unresponsive. The backplane manages power and data pathways, so its malfunction disrupts multiple drives. CPU failure affects processing, not drive connectivity; individual drive failure typically impacts one drive; and PERC failure affects RAID but not physical connections. Backplane issues are critical in troubleshooting. Exact extract: "Explain the function of various storage components... Describe maintenance functions, shutdowns, reboots of a PowerEdge Server." Reference: Dell PowerEdge Foundations v2 Exam Description (D-PE-FN-01), Topic: Maintenance (18%).

by pktetsowo at Nov 05, 2025, 07:03 AM

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pktetsowo
2025-11-05 07:03:35
The backplane manages power and data pathways, so its malfunction disrupts multiple drives. CPU failure affects processing, not drive connectivity; individual drive failure typically impacts one drive
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