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Hitachi HQT-4160 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Hitachi Vantara |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional - VSP 5000 Series Installation |
| Exam Number: | HQT-4160 |
| Exam Price: | $100 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 35 |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based |
| Related Certifications: | Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional - Storage Administration Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional - Storage Maintenance |
| Recommended Training: | 1090PI - Installing and Configuring Hitachi VSP 5000 Series |
| Exam Registration: | Kryterion Webassessor |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored online or onsite at Kryterion testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Basic knowledge of storage systems, experience with Hitachi storage products, completion of course 1090PI - Installing and Configuring Hitachi VSP 5000 Series |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/pdf/training/vsp-5000-series-installation-hqt-4160-test.pdf |
Hitachi HQT-4160 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Installation and Installation Procedures | 25% | - Site preparation and requirements - Cabling and connection standards - Unpacking and component installation - Power-on and initial verification |
| System Configuration | 25% | - System settings and optimization - Volume creation and mapping - Storage pool and RAID group setup - Host connectivity configuration |
| Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution | 15% | - Error recovery and support procedures - Diagnostic procedures and log analysis - Common installation and configuration issues |
| Maintenance and Monitoring | 15% | - Routine maintenance tasks - Firmware and software updates - Monitoring tools and alerts |
| System Architecture | 20% | - Hardware components and controller architecture - Front-end and back-end design - Capacity and configuration models |
HQT-4160 Exam Preparation: Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended: Basic knowledge of storage systems, experience with Hitachi storage products, completion of course 1090PI - Installing and Configuring Hitachi VSP 5000 Series Rules change occasionally, so verify the current requirements on the official Hitachi exam page before you schedule.
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The HQT-4160 exam is a Hitachi certification exam validating the knowledge in the Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional - VSP 5000 Series Installation syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional - Storage Administration, Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional - Storage Maintenance. Beyond theoretical knowledge, employers want demonstrated skills — and this credential provides that evidence in 2026's competitive market. GuideTorrent helps you prepare with 57 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
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The Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional - VSP 5000 Series Installation exam contains 35 to be completed within 60 minutes. That leaves limited time per question, so rehearsing under the same clock with the GuideTorrent Desktop Test Engine is time well spent.
The official Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional - VSP 5000 Series Installation outline defines 5 domains. The top three are System Configuration (25%), Maintenance and Monitoring (15%), and System Architecture (20%). See the full list in the topics section above — GuideTorrent's 57 practice questions span every domain.
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The Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional - VSP 5000 Series Installation exam requires 65% to pass, and registration costs $100 USD. A retake costs the same fee again — one more reason to gauge your readiness with the GuideTorrent practice engines before exam day.
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Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional - VSP 5000 Series Installation Sample Questions:
A customer wants to upgrade a diskless VSP 5100 to a VSP 5500. Which three types of components will be added during the upgrade? (Choose three.)
- A. Hitachi Interconnect Edges (HIEs)
- B. Channel Boards (CHBs)
- C. Interconnect Switches (ISWs)
- D. Hitachi Service and Network Box (HSNBX)
- E. Controllers (CTLs)
Correct Answer: B,C,E 🗳️
You are installing a VSP 5100. Which two DKU types are supported at level 1 in the DKU boxes?
(Choose two.)
- A. FBX
- B. SBX
- C. DBS2
- D. UBX
Correct Answer: B,C 🗳️
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You are installing a VSP 5500h with 3 pairs of CBXs. What is the total number of X-PATH cables that will be attached to the ISW ports?
- A. 48
- B. 24
- C. 12
- D. 60
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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What is the maximum raw storage capacity of the VSP 5800 model?
- A. 8 PB
- B. 16 PB
- C. 12 PB
- D. 4 PB
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which two statements are true about the spare drive in a VSP 5000 system? (Choose two.)
- A. Only slot 11 and slot 23 of DBS2 can be used as spare.
- B. If one of the slot 11 of the SBX is used as spare, the 3 remaining slots 11 could only be used as spare.
- C. The customer can decide which slot is to be used for the spare drive.
- D. The VSP 5000 system will allocate a spare slot automatically if "Spare slot allocation" is set to
"Variable" at installation time.
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
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