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SNIA S10-300 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | SNIA (Storage Networking Industry Association) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | SNIA Architect - Assessment, Planning and Design |
| Exam Number: | S10-300 |
| Related Certifications: | SNIA Certified Storage Networking Expert (SCSN-E) SNIA Certified Storage Professional (SCSP) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Price: | USD 295 - 320 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Multiple-choice |
| Recommended Training: | SNIA Official Training Resources SNIA Technical Whitepapers & Guides |
| Exam Registration: | Prometric Registration SNIA Official Certification |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at Prometric test centers; online proctored option available |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended: S10-110 and S10-201 knowledge + 2–3 years storage architecture experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.snia.org/certification/s10-300 |
SNIA S10-300 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Storage Planning | 35% | - Scalability and interoperability planning - Consolidation and migration planning - Data lifecycle and cost planning - Capacity and performance planning |
| Topic 2: Storage Design | 35% | - Security, encryption and access control design - High availability and fault tolerance design - Backup, recovery and disaster recovery design - SAN/NAS/IP SAN architecture design |
| Topic 3: Storage Assessment | 30% | - Infrastructure evaluation and gap analysis - High availability and DR assessment - Performance and capacity assessment - SAN/NAS/IP SAN topology analysis |
SNIA S10-300 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The SNIA Snia Storage Architect-Assessment,Planning and Design exam is the official SNIA (Storage Networking Industry Association) test registered under exam code S10-300. Passing it earns you the SNIA Certified Storage Architect (SCSA) certification, a credential at the Professional / Architect level. It is also linked to the related certifications: SNIA Certified Storage Professional (SCSP), SNIA Certified Storage Networking Expert (SCSN-E). SNIA (Storage Networking Industry Association) exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The SNIA Snia Storage Architect-Assessment,Planning and Design exam includes 75 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the SNIA Snia Storage Architect-Assessment,Planning and Design exam you need 70%, and the official registration fee is USD 295 - 320. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full USD 295 - 320 again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ActualCollection practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
No formal prerequisites; recommended: S10-110 and S10-201 knowledge + 2–3 years storage architecture experience
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the SNIA Snia Storage Architect-Assessment,Planning and Design exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Computer-based testing at Prometric test centers; online proctored option available.
SNIA (Storage Networking Industry Association) points candidates toward the following training options for SNIA Snia Storage Architect-Assessment,Planning and Design.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 85 practice questions in the ActualCollection S10-300 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
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The official SNIA Snia Storage Architect-Assessment,Planning and Design syllabus is organized into 3 domains. Key areas include Storage Planning (35%), Storage Assessment (30%), and Storage Design (35%). The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
SNIA Snia Storage Architect-Assessment,Planning and Design Sample Questions:
You have been asked to design a SAN/NAS that stores data that will be internally read by web browsers for data replay. Some browsers are more likely to render a readable version of a standards-based page, whereas some browsers will have problems rendering table-based data, invalidating your design. What should you implement in your design to mitigate these concerns?
- A. A SAN solution that segregates the data types for browser reading
- B. A SAN solution that tracksusers browser use
- C. A NAS solution that tracksusers browser use
- D. A NAS solution that segregates the data types for browser reading
An array is behaving erratically. Upon working and troubleshooting with the vendor representative, you are told that the only way to clear the problem is to reboot the unit. The vendor states they have seen this behavior previously and feels it will return the unit to a fully operational status. Which three actions should you perform? (choose three)
- A. Reboot the unit as soon as possible to lessen the risk of corruption
- B. Retrieve any logs or dump that exit on the array prior to reboot
- C. If this is a known issue, request documentation outlining the symptoms, as well the cause, if known
- D. Identify the actions to commit if a reboot does not fix the problem before you reboot the array.
Company.com has a disk subsystem with eight ports. Each port delivers 200 MB/s. The customer Wants a solution designed which allows access from 32 servers with no single point of failure. Which number of HBAs and the associated throughput provide server access to the subsystem?
- A. 32 HBAs, 90 MB/s
- B. 16 HBAs, 75 MB/s
- C. 64 HBAs, 25 MB/s
- D. 64 HBAs, 50 MB/s
What is the goal of a SAN designed with no single point of failure?
- A. To provide redundant paths to data
- B. To minimize unexpected loss of data access
- C. To have a good data backup system
- D. To have clustered servers so that one is always available
You notice, from continually monitoring a SAN arry, that an array has a number of soft SCSI bus error. You trace the errors back to a single drive using a vendor's event tool. Which two would correct this? (Choose two)
- A. Review the logs from the array to identify if there is a pattern of large numbers of these SCSI errors. A large number of these SCSI bus errors may denote a predictive failure.
- B. You should pull the drive out immediately and replace it to prevent data corruption on the RAID set.
- C. You should research the error to determine the impact and proper response including the vendor in these discussions
- D. Soft SCSI bus errors can be safely ignored as they do not actually denote any service requirements.
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