The correct answer is to configure RAID 0 over multiple EBS volumes for the /hana/data filesystem. This is because SAP HANA demands high sequential write throughput and low latency for its data volume, and striping across multiple EBS volumes aggregates both IOPS and throughput to meet those performance requirements, while a single EBS volume creates a bottleneck. On the AWS Certified SAP on AWS Specialty PAS-C01 exam, this tests your understanding that durability for /hana/data comes from SAP HANA’s own replication and backups, not from RAID redundancy—so RAID 0 is the best practice for performance, not data protection. A common trap is confusing durability with performance: candidates often choose RAID 1 or 5, but SAP explicitly requires striping for /hana/data. Remember the memory tip: “Data is striped, log is mirrored”—for /hana/data, always think RAID 0 for speed, and rely on HANA system replication for durability.
PAS-C01 Technology Practice Question
This PAS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of technology. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 running a critical SAP HANA database on an EC2 instance with a single EBS volume for /hana/data. They need to ensure high durability and recoverability of the data. Which storage configuration meets SAP best practices?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "best"
Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Configure RAID 0 over multiple EBS volumes for the /hana/data filesystem.
SAP HANA requires striped volumes for /hana/data to achieve the required IOPS and throughput. EBS Multi-Attach is not supported for SAP HANA, and a single volume does not provide enough performance. RAID 0 over multiple EBS volumes is the recommended configuration.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Mount an Amazon EFS filesystem for /hana/data.
Why it's wrong here
Amazon EFS does not provide the low latency required for SAP HANA data files.
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Configure RAID 0 over multiple EBS volumes for the /hana/data filesystem.
Why this is correct
RAID 0 striping across multiple EBS volumes provides the necessary throughput and IOPS.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use a single gp3 EBS volume with provisioned IOPS.
Why it's wrong here
Single EBS volumes do not meet SAP performance requirements for /hana/data.
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Use EBS Multi-Attach to attach the same volume to multiple instances.
Why it's wrong here
SAP HANA does not support shared volumes for /hana/data.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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
How to think about this question
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.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
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.
Technology — This question tests Technology — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure RAID 0 over multiple EBS volumes for the /hana/data filesystem. — SAP HANA requires striped volumes for /hana/data to achieve the required IOPS and throughput. EBS Multi-Attach is not supported for SAP HANA, and a single volume does not provide enough performance. RAID 0 over multiple EBS volumes is the recommended configuration.
What should I do if I get this PAS-C01 question wrong?
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.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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