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Question 240 - NCS-Core discussion

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A customer is preparing to expand a cluster with a consultant. The production cluster is comprised of one NX-3460-G7 and two NX-8235 G8 blocks. The running AOS version is 5.20.4.6 and Hypervisor version is ESXi 6.7 U3b. vCenter is also running a 6.7 version.

One NX-3235-G9 block will be added to that cluster (ESXI-NUTA-09 and ESXI-NUTA-10).

The consultant has verified Nutanix documentation and customer's As-Built guide:

* NX-3060-G7 and NX-8035-G8 are hybrid HCI nodes

* ESXi 6.7 U3b is unsupported for the new G9 hardware model

* AOS 5.20.X and ESXi 6 X are end of support

* NX-3060-G7 and NX-8035-G8 hypervisors can be upgraded to the latest ESXi supported version

What actions should be taken before beginning the cluster expansion?

A.
Upgrade vCenter, AOS and ESXi to supported and recommended versions.
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A.
Upgrade vCenter, AOS and ESXi to supported and recommended versions.
B.
Upgrade only AOS and ESXi to supported and recommended versions.
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B.
Upgrade only AOS and ESXi to supported and recommended versions.
C.
Replace all HDDs with SSDs on the Production cluster.
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C.
Replace all HDDs with SSDs on the Production cluster.
D.
Prepare Foundation and the whitelist. json file to deploy ESXi 6.7 U3b on the new nodes.
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D.
Prepare Foundation and the whitelist. json file to deploy ESXi 6.7 U3b on the new nodes.
Suggested answer: A

Explanation:

Before expanding the cluster with the new NX-3235-G9 block, it is critical to ensure that all components are running supported and recommended versions due to compatibility and support issues. Therefore, the necessary actions include: A. Upgrade vCenter, AOS, and ESXi to supported and recommended versions. This step ensures compatibility across all components, particularly important as the new G9 hardware does not support the currently installed version of ESXi. Upgrading these components will also ensure continued vendor support and the stability of the environment. Options B, C, and D do not adequately address the need for vCenter upgrades or the fact that ESXi 6.7 U3b is unsupported for G9, highlighting the necessity for a comprehensive upgrade.

Reference: Nutanix Hardware Compatibility List, Nutanix Support Portal.

asked 23/09/2024
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