Pure Certified FlashArray Implementation Specialist (FAIS) Exam
Last Update Apr 15, 2026
Total Questions : 234
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Which FlashArray//XL DirectMemory Modules (DMMs) configuration condition is true?
An Implementation Engineer is performing a hardware NDU from a fully populated FlashArray//X90R3 to a FlashArray//XL that already contains 20 DFM-Ds. The drive transfer is complete, and the //XL is still in SPM (Shelf Mode). What is the next step the Implementation Engineer should take to continue the upgrade?
A dark site customer requests an evacuation of SH01 on a FlashArray/M50. What is an appropriate next step?
For a new FlashArray installation, a customer's network team has NOT provisioned network ports for management connectivity.
How will this affect the installation process?
A client needs to upgrade Purity on their FlashArray, but is unable to wait for an available upgrade date from support. What action should the customer take?
A customer has a DirectFlash Shelf installed on a FlashArray//X90R4. The 208V rack PDUs are full, but there are five 120V connections available at the top of the rack.
What should the Implementation Engineer understand about powering the DirectFlash Shelf in this scenario?
In a situation where iSCSI cards need to be re-used during a controller upgrade, which is a valid transfer path?
During the puresetup portion of the new controller setup of an NDU, the Implementation Engineer gets the error message shown in the exhibit. What action should the Implementation Engineer take next?
An Implementation Engineer performs a controller upgrade. What is the command to check I/O health?
Once the new Purity firmware has been installed using the pureinstall command, what step is required to commit the new version?
A customer would like to consolidate their SAS shelves and wants to evacuate multiple shelves in parallel. What is a prerequisite for this procedure?
During an NDU, when is the Implementation Engineer required to install additional NVRAM modules in slots 2 and 3?
Which command should the Implementation Engineer run to remove a tunable from the primary controller?
During a FlashArray//XR5 upgrade, when should the Implementation Engineer run start_ndu controller-ndu to set the HWNDU specific tunable?
An Implementation Engineer is performing a capacity consolidation on an X50R2 that is 83% full. The starting config is X50R2-20/10-22/0. The end config is X50R2-91/0. What steps should the Implementation Engineer follow to complete the work?
The Pure Engagement Request (PER) specifies that iSCSI ports ETH2 and ETH3 should be set to 10 Gb/s. After configuring the ports and connecting them to the SAN, the Implementation Engineer observes that ETH2/3 are not negotiating and display 0 b/s. The SAN is operating at 40 Gb/s, with support for up to 100 Gb/s.
What should the Implementation Engineer do to resolve this issue and complete the install?
After completing an installation, the customer requests to configure replication IP settings. Where in the GUI does the customer need to navigate in order to do this?
An Implementation Engineer arrives on site to complete a shelf evac. What action must take place before Pure Support can run the completion commands?
For FlashArray//XL, which 2 PCIe slots should be used for DFS connectivity?
An Implementation Engineer needs to upgrade Purity to version 6.9.2 on a FlashArray. The .ppkg file was too large to fit on a USB stick as a single file and has been copied to the array as two split files.
How should the Implementation Engineer join the files into a single file to be installed?
Which user does an Implementation Engineer use when preparing for the Purity upgrade to complete a HWNDU?
An Implementation Engineer is installing a FlashArray//XR4 and needs to add an extra card to support a second DirectFlash Shelf.
What will be the resulting pair of interfaces?
An Implementation Engineer is onsite to add two 4-port FC cards to a FlashArray//X20R3. In what state should the controller be in before performing the card add procedure?
An Implementation Engineer is going on site to complete a data pack evacuation and perform a hardware NDU.
At what step should the Implementation Engineer contact support for assistance?
During a FlashArray installation, when should the Implementation Engineer run pureinstall on a controller?
On FlashArray models that use standard DFMs instead of DFMDs, which NVRAM bays are always populated?
A customer has a FlashArray X20R3 with 22/22 data packs in the chassis at 80% space usage and wishes to swap one of the data packs for a 45TB pack. What step needs to be taken to facilitate this consolidation?
An Implementation Engineer is installing the first DirectFlash Shelf (DFS) on a FlashArray//XR4 controller. Which ports should the Implementation Engineer use for the connection?
Prior to installing a new FlashArray controller, which terminal display settings must the Implementation Engineer configure?
An Implementation Engineer is getting ready to install four DFMs into a 16-module efficiency bundle and notices that the new modules are DFMDs while the installed modules are DFMs. What should the Implementation Engineer do to get the array using a 20-module Wide write group?
A customer has scheduled the installation of a FlashArray//X70R4. Core services such as DNS, NTP, and SMTP are currently unavailable due to a network outage, but the Implementation Engineer proceeds with the installation as planned.
What should the Implementation Engineer expect during the installation?
Prior to running the puresetup newarray command, which command should an Implementation Engineer run on a new install of a FlashArray//XR4 array?
During a FlashArray//X to FlashArray//XL hardware upgrade, when should the Implementation Engineer insert the DFMd modules into the FlashArray//XL?
The customer has completed the installation document and has stated that the proxy server address is “10.24.18.120”. What additional information is required?
An Implementation Engineer is performing a capacity consolidation on an X50R3.
Which command is needed for the engineer to determine whether the customer’s FlashArray supports SAS Flash Modules?
An Implementation Engineer is upgrading a FlashArray//X50R3 to an //X50R4. The array has 10 SAS and 10 DirectFlash modules in the chassis. What type of controller is required to complete the upgrade?
What is the the minimum supported capacity requirement for a FlashArray//XL170R5?
An Implementation Engineer has completed cabling a DirectFlash Shelf (DFS) to the FlashArray.
Which command should the Implementation Engineer run to verify that the cabling was completed correctly?
After upgrading Purity during a new installation, which command should an Implementation Engineer run to determine what version of Purity will be loaded at the next boot of the FlashArray?
When should the Implementation Engineer run start_ndu controller-ndu to set the HWNDU tunable?
An Implementation Engineer performing an inventory of hardware for an NDU from an FlashArray//X70R2 to an FlashArray //X90R3 and discovers a complete FlashArray//X90R3 was shipped in place of an NDU kit. What is the minimum hardware the Implementation Engineer should use from this array to complete the NDU?
A client needs to upgrade Purity on their FlashArray, but is unable to wait for an available upgrade date from support. What action should the customer take?
After running puredb run giveback --safe command once CT0 has been upgraded, how long should the Implementation Engineer wait before continuing with the controller upgrade?
An Implementation Engineer is deploying a FlashArray//XLR5 with two DirectFlash Shelves. The engineer wants to ensure the shelves are installed in the preferred PCIe slots to achieve optimal performance and support. Which PCIe slots should the Implementation Engineer use for connecting the DFS shelves?
An Implementation Engineer is onsite to add a new 91TB (10 x 9.1TB) data pack to a FlashArray that includes a DirectFlash Shelf. The chassis currently contains two write groups, one 45TB (10 x 4.5TB) and one 91TB (10 x 9.1TB). The shelf contains a single 45TB (10 x 4.5TB) write group. The customer requests that the new data pack be added as part of a wide write group. How should the Implementation Engineer meet this request?
A customer has submitted a Pure Engagement Request (PER) / Implementation Workbook (IWB) and the stated array name is "123".
What is the issue with this array name?
After racking a new FlashArray with one data pack, how should DirectFlash modules be installed?
A customer has purchased a FlashArray//XL. What power cables are required in order to connect this array to rack PDUs?
Which PCI cards must be validated on the Bill of Materials (BOM) to allow an Implementation Engineer to attach a DirectFlash Shelf to a FlashArray//XL130R5?
An evacuation is already in progress when the Account Team informs the Implementation Engineer that the customer wants to include another data pack to the evacuation. How should the Implementation Engineer proceed with this request?
Before leaving the site after an install, who is required to provide completion sign-off?
During a hardware NDU from a FlashArray//X20R3 to an X20R4-LL (low-line) model, the Implementation Engineer encounters a failure during the power supply check. Voltage readings are correct. What is a likely cause of this failure?
A customer's management network connectivity is NOT available at the time of array deployment.
Which switch should an Implementation Engineer use to avoid those checks during the puresetup flow?
When updating Purity on a new array, which command should the Implementation Engineer run to start the process?
During a hardware NDU from FlashArray//XR2 or XR3 to an XR4 model, which default service on-board ports are NO longer present in the XR4 controller design?
When updating Purity on a new array, which command should the Implementation Engineer run to start the process?
An Implementation Engineer is performing an inventory for an NDU from a FlashArray//X70R2 to a FlashArray//X70R4 and discovers that a complete FlashArray//X70R4 was shipped instead of an NDU kit. What is the minimum hardware the Implementation Engineer should use from the new array to complete the NDU?
An evacuation is already in progress when the Account Team informs the Implementation Engineer that the customer wants to include another data pack to the evacuation. How should the Implementation Engineer proceed With this request?
For a new FlashArray installation, a customer's network team has NOT provisioned network ports for management connectivity. How Will this affect the installation process?
What is the minimum AC voltage required to operate a FlashArray//X20R4 array?
TESTED 15 Apr 2026
