FAIS FlashArray-Implementation-Specialist Reddit Questions

On FlashArray//XL, the PCIe slot 8 supports installation of 4-port Fibre Channel cards, allowing higher port density for SAN connectivity.

When replacing SAS chassis data packs with DirectFlash Modules (DFMs) after an upgrade to //X20R3-EMEZZ, a DFM Swing Shelf is required to facilitate data evacuation and migration during the transition.

The purehost iobalance --check command validates whether I/O is balanced evenly across initiators, helping ensure optimal performance and distribution.

The FlashArray//XR2 and //XR3 models each occupy 3 rack units (RU) in height. This is specified in the FlashArray//XR2 and //XR3 Site Planning Guide, which outlines the physical requirements for rack space, clearance, and weight for these models.