Hitachi HAT-050 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Hitachi Vantara (formerly Hitachi Data Systems) |
| Exam Name: | Hitachi Data Systems Qualified Associate - Storage Concepts |
| Exam Number: | HAT-050 (retired, replaced by HQT-0050) |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Related Certifications: | Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional - Storage Administration Hitachi Vantara Certified Specialist - Storage Solutions |
| Real Exam Qty: | 35 |
| Exam Price: | USD $75 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Single/Multiple Select |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | CCP0110 Storage Concepts (Official Training) |
| Exam Registration: | Kryterion Webassessor Hitachi Vantara Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | Hitachi HAT-050 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing via Kryterion Webassessor |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; basic IT knowledge recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/services/learning/certifications.html |
Hitachi HAT-050 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: File, Content & System Management | 10% | - Basic storage administration - File and object storage concepts - Archiving strategies |
| Topic 2: Storage Virtualization | 15% | - Controller-based virtualization - Tiered storage - Thin provisioning - Virtualization techniques |
| Topic 3: Storage Architecture & Components | 20% | - Major storage system components - Disk types and interfaces - RAID levels and technologies |
| Topic 4: Introduction to Data Storage | 15% | - IT infrastructure challenges - Storage system view of data - Types of data |
| Topic 5: Performance & Optimization | 5% | - Monitoring and tuning - Performance metrics |
| Topic 6: Business Continuity & Replication | 15% | - Backup and recovery concepts - Disaster recovery strategies - In-system replication - Remote replication techniques |
| Topic 7: Storage Networking | 20% | - SAN architecture and protocols - Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and FCoE - NAS architecture and access methods - Network components and topologies |
Hitachi Data Systems Qualified Associate - Storage Concepts Sample Questions:
1. What are two advantages of implementing an Ethernet network in an office environment? (Choose two.)
A) MAC address zoning
B) resource sharing
C) VSAN capabilities
D) centralized management
2. A customer has a large number of high performance database servers with DAS. They are concerned about isolated data and would also like to re-assign unused storage to avoid additional expenditure and to minimize unexpected loss of access to data. Which solution satisfies the requirements?
A) Implement a DAS RAID 5 solution for the database servers.
B) Add a NAS option to the storage and deliver data using file services.
C) Attach all servers directly to their storage.
D) Attach all servers and storage to redundant SAN fabrics.
3. What are two advantages of fiber optic cable when compared to twisted pair cable? (Choose two.)
A) It can be bent into tight curves.
B) It carries data over longer distances.
C) It provides greater bandwidth.
D) It cost less.
4. Which topology describes devices connected across geographies?
A) WAN
B) SAN
C) PAN
D) LAN
5. Which two characteristics of WWN zoning on a storage system are correct? (Choose two.)
A) It connects a number of hosts to a storage port.
B) It applies a virtual WWN to all servers on a storage port.
C) It permits a server to access all storage mapped to a port.
D) It controls a server's access to a storage port.
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: B,D | Question # 2 Answer: D | Question # 3 Answer: B,C | Question # 4 Answer: A | Question # 5 Answer: A,D |

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