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What VMs are part of VxBlock Central?
Understand VM Functions:
The Core VM provides the central point for management and operations within VxBlock Central.
MSM (Multi-system Management) allows for the management of multiple systems within the VxBlock environment.
A user cannot connect to Management switch 3172TQ. During troubleshooting it was discovered that the wrong IP was used in the SSH client.
What IP address should be used to establish the SSH connection to the Management switch?
To establish an SSH connection to the Management switch 3172TQ, the IP address 10.10.10.1 should be used. This is the default IP address for the management interface on the switch, allowing for administrative access and configuration.
Dell EMC VxBlock system documentation.
Network administration guides for switch management and access.
A Customer Engineer just connected to their new VxBlock 1000 that was shipped with NSX. From where can the Customer Engineer confirm that the correct vSphere clusters
are prepared for NSX?
In which cluster does the NSX Controller reside on a VxBlock system?
In a VxBlock system, the NSX Controller resides in the Management cluster. The Management cluster is responsible for housing management components and services, ensuring centralized control and management of the NSX environment.
Dell EMC VxBlock system documentation.
VMware NSX deployment and architecture guides.
What is encapsulated by a VxLAN?
A customer is using Cisco UCS 6332-16UP 40-Port Fl. They have 16 ports dedicated for FC traffic. The customer needs to increase the number of FC ports.
What is a consideration?
In the Cisco UCS 6332-16UP 40-Port Fabric Interconnect, unused server ports can be converted to FC (Fibre Channel) ports. This flexibility allows customers to reconfigure ports based on their specific needs, increasing the number of available FC ports when additional FC connectivity is required.
Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect configuration guides.
Cisco UCS 6300 Series Fabric Interconnect data sheets and documentation.
During which phase of the RCM Upgrade process is the customer required to maintain configuration lock?
During the Executing and Controlling phase of the RCM (Release Certification Matrix) Upgrade process, the customer is required to maintain configuration lock. This ensures that no changes are made to the system configuration during the critical upgrade process, maintaining system stability and integrity.
Dell EMC RCM upgrade process documentation.
Project management best practices.
Exam domains verified against: Official Dell D-VXB-DY-A-24 exam guide, last checked October 2026.
Covers the VxBlock System site installation process including installation steps, key documentation, powering on and network connectivity, and troubleshooting. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of the entire installation lifecycle from receiving equipment through initial power-on and validation.
Focuses on practical deployment of VxBlock 1000 systems including locating validation procedures and support documentation, network connection, installation validation using LCS and Test Plan, and performing knowledge transfers. Hands-on experience with VxBlock 1000 deployment and validation is essential.
Examines requirements and considerations for expanding VxBlock hardware including locating required documentation and resources. Understanding the expansion process and the ability to find and utilize relevant technical resources is critical.
Covers the phases of an RCM (Release Certification Matrix) upgrade and the responsible parties involved. Candidates should identify tools used to plan and execute an RCM upgrade and describe how to perform an upgrade using provided documentation.
Discusses elements that make up an SDN including VMware NSX and Cisco ACI components, their functions and benefits. Covers considerations for implementing NSX and ACI on CI systems and explains architectural differences between VMware NSX and Cisco ACI.
Focuses on identifying ACI use cases, key features, and related hardware. Candidates should explain the ACI Logical Model and describe how ACI integrates with Dell EMC VxBlock systems.
Covers specific use cases for VMware NSX and how it integrates into Dell EMC CI infrastructure. Candidates should explain the procedure for configuring a logical switch using VMware NSX in Dell EMC environments.
Describes the nature and use of the CPSD (Cloud Platforms and Solutions Division) Technology Extension for Isilon, including its benefits and hardware components. Candidates should understand how Isilon storage integrates with Dell EMC converged infrastructure.
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