Quick Answer
The answer is 1,000 IOPS per GB for io2 volumes. This is the maximum IOPS-to-GB ratio that AWS allows for io2 Block Express volumes, capping at 256,000 IOPS per volume, which means you can provision up to 1,000 IOPS for every gigabyte of storage. For SAP HANA workloads, this ratio is critical because peak database demands often require high IOPS without resizing the volume, and io2’s ability to deliver consistent sub-millisecond latency makes it ideal for HANA’s memory-intensive operations. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this concept tests your understanding of EBS volume types and their performance limits—a common trap is confusing io1’s 500 IOPS/GB cap with io2’s higher limit, or assuming io2 can reach 2,000 IOPS/GB. Remember the mnemonic “io2 is 1,000 times 2” to recall that io2 doubles io1’s per-GB limit.
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of design of sap workloads on aws. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An SAP HANA database on AWS is using EBS io2 volumes. The administrator wants to increase the IOPS limit to meet peak workload demands without changing the volume size. What is the maximum IOPS that can be provisioned for an io2 volume per GB?
2,000 IOPS per GB
Why wrong: That exceeds the io2 limit of 1,000 IOPS per GB.
500 IOPS per GB
Why wrong: That is the ratio for io1 volumes, not io2.
1,000 IOPS per GB
io2 volumes support up to 1,000 IOPS per GB.
100 IOPS per GB
Why wrong: That is too low; gp3 has a baseline of 3,000 IOPS regardless of size.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
1,000 IOPS per GB
Option C is correct. io2 volumes have a maximum ratio of 1,000 IOPS per GB (up to 256,000 IOPS per volume). Option A is wrong because 500 IOPS/GB is for io1. Option B is wrong because 100 IOPS/GB is too low. Option D is wrong because 2,000 IOPS/GB exceeds the io2 limit.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
2,000 IOPS per GB
Why it's wrong here
That exceeds the io2 limit of 1,000 IOPS per GB.
500 IOPS per GB
Why it's wrong here
That is the ratio for io1 volumes, not io2.
1,000 IOPS per GB
Why this is correct
io2 volumes support up to 1,000 IOPS per GB.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
100 IOPS per GB
Why it's wrong here
That is too low; gp3 has a baseline of 3,000 IOPS regardless of size.
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Design of SAP Workloads on AWS — This question tests Design of SAP Workloads on AWS — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: 1,000 IOPS per GB — Option C is correct. io2 volumes have a maximum ratio of 1,000 IOPS per GB (up to 256,000 IOPS per volume). Option A is wrong because 500 IOPS/GB is for io1. Option B is wrong because 100 IOPS/GB is too low. Option D is wrong because 2,000 IOPS/GB exceeds the io2 limit.
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