350-601 Compute Practice Question
A data center uses HyperFlex HX Data Platform with a 3-node cluster configured with replication factor 2 (RF2). One node fails permanently. What is the impact on data availability and cluster operation?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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All data remains accessible but the cluster is degraded and requires a new node to restore RF2
With RF2, each data block is stored on two nodes. If one node fails, the remaining two nodes have all data, but the cluster becomes degraded. A new node must be added to restore redundancy.
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Data is unavailable until the failed node is replaced
Why it's wrong here
Data is still accessible from the other nodes.
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The witness VM takes over the failed node's storage role
Why it's wrong here
The witness VM only provides quorum, not storage capacity.
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The cluster automatically changes to RF3 to maintain protection
Why it's wrong here
RF is static; the cluster does not automatically change replication factor.
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All data remains accessible but the cluster is degraded and requires a new node to restore RF2
Why this is correct
Correct. Data is available, but redundancy is lost until a new node is added.
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