FlashArray Implementation Specialist
ACTUAL CERTIFICATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● On a FlashArray//XR50R2/3 Fibre Channel (FC) array, what is the
default type and placement of the PCIe FC card?
A. 2-port in slot 0
B. 2-port in slot 2
C. 4-port in slot 0. Answer: B
Explanation:
On an X50R2/3 FC array, Pure ships each controller with a factory-
installed dual-port 32 Gb Fibre Channel card in the PCIe slot numbered
2, providing out-of-the-box SAN connectivity.
● A data pack has been installed and the puredrive list command shows
the drives in "unadmitted" status.
Which command should be used to complete the admission?
A. puredrive add
B. puredrive admit
C. purearray drive admit. Answer: B
Explanation:
, The puredrive admit command is used to complete the admission
process for drives showing as "unadmitted," integrating them fully into
the FlashArray.
● What should an Implementation Engineer do when installing rails in a
threaded-hole rack?
A. Use the positioning studs
B. Install the rails as is
C. Make an adjustment to the rack. Answer: A
Explanation:
Positioning studs are used to align and secure the rails correctly in a
threaded-hole rack, ensuring proper installation and stability of the
FlashArray.
● Support requests a powercycle on a newly-installed FlashArray.
What is the correct way to perform this action?
A. Push the power button on each controller.
B. Unplug the cable on each power supply.
C. Run purearray reboot.. Answer: C
Explanation:
The proper and safe method to power cycle a FlashArray is to run the
purearray reboot command, which gracefully restarts the system without
risking data integrity or hardware issues.
ACTUAL CERTIFICATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● On a FlashArray//XR50R2/3 Fibre Channel (FC) array, what is the
default type and placement of the PCIe FC card?
A. 2-port in slot 0
B. 2-port in slot 2
C. 4-port in slot 0. Answer: B
Explanation:
On an X50R2/3 FC array, Pure ships each controller with a factory-
installed dual-port 32 Gb Fibre Channel card in the PCIe slot numbered
2, providing out-of-the-box SAN connectivity.
● A data pack has been installed and the puredrive list command shows
the drives in "unadmitted" status.
Which command should be used to complete the admission?
A. puredrive add
B. puredrive admit
C. purearray drive admit. Answer: B
Explanation:
, The puredrive admit command is used to complete the admission
process for drives showing as "unadmitted," integrating them fully into
the FlashArray.
● What should an Implementation Engineer do when installing rails in a
threaded-hole rack?
A. Use the positioning studs
B. Install the rails as is
C. Make an adjustment to the rack. Answer: A
Explanation:
Positioning studs are used to align and secure the rails correctly in a
threaded-hole rack, ensuring proper installation and stability of the
FlashArray.
● Support requests a powercycle on a newly-installed FlashArray.
What is the correct way to perform this action?
A. Push the power button on each controller.
B. Unplug the cable on each power supply.
C. Run purearray reboot.. Answer: C
Explanation:
The proper and safe method to power cycle a FlashArray is to run the
purearray reboot command, which gracefully restarts the system without
risking data integrity or hardware issues.
