Quick Answer
The answer is the x1e.32xlarge, as it is the only SAP HANA certified EC2 instance among the options with 1952 GB of memory, which is required to support a 3 TB HANA database. SAP HANA is an in-memory database, meaning the entire dataset must reside in RAM, so the instance must provide at least 3 TB of usable memory; the x1e.32xlarge meets this threshold while the r5, m5, and i3 families all fall short. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this question tests your ability to match HANA workload size to certified instance types, a common scenario in migration planning. A frequent trap is assuming general-purpose or storage-optimized instances like i3 are certified for large HANA deployments, but only the x1e and newer x2idn/x2iedn families are approved for databases over 1 TB. Memory tip: think of the "x1e" as "extra-large in-memory engine" and remember that for every 1 TB of HANA data, you need roughly 2 TB of instance RAM to account for overhead.
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.
A company is migrating its SAP HANA database to AWS. The database is 3 TB and runs on a dedicated physical server. The company wants to use a HANA-certified EC2 instance. Which instance type should the company choose?
i3.16xlarge
Why wrong: i3.16xlarge is not HANA-certified for large databases.
x1e.32xlarge
x1e.32xlarge has 1952 GB memory and is HANA-certified for production.
m5.24xlarge
Why wrong: m5.24xlarge has 384 GB memory, too small.
r5.24xlarge
Why wrong: r5.24xlarge has 768 GB memory, not sufficient for a 3 TB database.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
x1e.32xlarge
Option C is correct because x1e.32xlarge is SAP HANA-certified with 1952 GB of memory, suitable for large HANA workloads. Option A is wrong because r5.24xlarge has only 768 GB, insufficient for 3 TB. Option B is wrong because m5.24xlarge has 384 GB. Option D is wrong because i3.16xlarge has 488 GB and is not HANA-certified for large instances.
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.
i3.16xlarge
Why it's wrong here
i3.16xlarge is not HANA-certified for large databases.
x1e.32xlarge
Why this is correct
x1e.32xlarge has 1952 GB memory and is HANA-certified for production.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
m5.24xlarge
Why it's wrong here
m5.24xlarge has 384 GB memory, too small.
r5.24xlarge
Why it's wrong here
r5.24xlarge has 768 GB memory, not sufficient for a 3 TB database.
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: x1e.32xlarge — Option C is correct because x1e.32xlarge is SAP HANA-certified with 1952 GB of memory, suitable for large HANA workloads. Option A is wrong because r5.24xlarge has only 768 GB, insufficient for 3 TB. Option B is wrong because m5.24xlarge has 384 GB. Option D is wrong because i3.16xlarge has 488 GB and is not HANA-certified for large instances.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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