Quick Answer
The answer is the io1 volume, vol-1a2b3c4d5e6f78901, because SAP HANA data volumes demand consistently high IOPS for real-time analytics and transaction processing, and io1 delivers a guaranteed 10,000 IOPS compared to gp3’s baseline of 3,000. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this scenario tests your ability to match storage performance to SAP HANA’s strict I/O requirements, where data volumes must avoid latency spikes that gp3’s burst model can introduce under sustained load. A common trap is assuming gp3’s lower cost makes it suitable, but HANA’s data directory specifically needs provisioned IOPS for predictable throughput. Remember the memory tip: “Data demands dedicated IOPS—io1 for high, gp3 for low.”
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of migration. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
Refer to the exhibit. An SAP HANA system is running on an EC2 instance with the attached volumes shown. The HANA system requires high IOPS for its data volume. Which volume should be used for the HANA data directory?
Both volumes for striping
Why wrong: Striping is not recommended for HANA data; use dedicated high-performance volume.
vol-0a1b2c3d4e5f67890 (gp3)
Why wrong: gp3 has lower IOPS than io1, not ideal for HANA data.
Neither volume; use instance store
Why wrong: Instance store is ephemeral and not suitable for persistent HANA data.
vol-1a2b3c4d5e6f78901 (io1)
io1 provides higher IOPS, suitable for HANA data.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
vol-1a2b3c4d5e6f78901 (io1)
The io1 volume (vol-1a2b3c4d5e6f78901) has 10000 IOPS, higher than gp3's 3000. HANA data requires high IOPS. Option A (gp3) is lower. Option C (both) not necessary. Option D (neither) incorrect.
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.
Both volumes for striping
Why it's wrong here
Striping is not recommended for HANA data; use dedicated high-performance volume.
vol-0a1b2c3d4e5f67890 (gp3)
Why it's wrong here
gp3 has lower IOPS than io1, not ideal for HANA data.
Neither volume; use instance store
Why it's wrong here
Instance store is ephemeral and not suitable for persistent HANA data.
vol-1a2b3c4d5e6f78901 (io1)
Why this is correct
io1 provides higher IOPS, suitable for HANA data.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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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Migration — This question tests Migration — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: vol-1a2b3c4d5e6f78901 (io1) — The io1 volume (vol-1a2b3c4d5e6f78901) has 10000 IOPS, higher than gp3's 3000. HANA data requires high IOPS. Option A (gp3) is lower. Option C (both) not necessary. Option D (neither) incorrect.
Identify which PAS-C01 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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