DELL EMC D-PE-OE-23 Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 21,2026- Exam Code: D-PE-OE-23
- Exam Name: Dell Technologies PowerEdge Operate 2023
- Certification Provider: DELL EMC
- Latest update: Oct 21,2026
A new server has 128 GB of RAM and three 1 TB drives. After creating a RAID 5 array with the three internal drives on the system, a technician boots to the Lifecycle Controller to install Windows Server 2016. When the technician tries to select an install location, Windows displays an error message that states that it cannot be installed to that location.
What should the technician do to resolve this issue?
- A . Change the boot mode from BIOS to UEFI
- B . Bring up the command prompt by pressing shift F10 and use the disk part to clean the disk
- C . Verify that the license for installing an OS to a virtual disk is installed
- D . Delete the array and use the Lifecycle Controller to configure the array
A technician needs to set a server to always attempt PXE boot before booting to the hard drive.
What two items does thetechnicianneed to set to achieve this? (Choose two.)
- A . Remove all boot options except network card
- B . Select PXE Boot from F11 Boot Manager
- C . Change the Boot Sequence so the network card is first
- D . Set the Legacy Boot Protocol for the network card to PXE
A technician is configuring the server to boot to the Internal Dual SD Module.
Which BIOS boot option should the technician select?
- A . vFlash Media
- B . Hard Drive C
- C . DVD-ROM
- D . Integrated NIC
What operating system supports the last crash tool in iDRAC?
- A . MS Windows
- B . ESXi
- C . SUSE Linux
- D . Unix
C
Explanation:
Understanding the Last Crash Tool in iDRAC
Server Troubleshooting (32%)
Explain Configuration Validation, crash capture, and minimum to POST
What is the Last Crash Tool in iDRAC?
Last Crash Screen: A feature in iDRAC that captures the last crash screen output from the operating system before a system crash or unexpected reboot.
Purpose: Provides valuable information for diagnosing the cause of a system crash, aiding in troubleshooting efforts.
Operating System Support
The Last Crash Screen feature is dependent on the operating system’s ability to output crash information to the VGA console, which iDRAC can then capture. Explanation of Options
Option A: MS Windows
While Windows systems do produce crash screens (Blue Screen of Death), capturing this screen via iDRAC requires specific configurations and may not be fully supported. Conclusion: Less likely to be the correct answer.
Option B: ESXi
VMware ESXi can produce Purple Screen of Death (PSOD), but capturing this via iDRAC’s Last Crash Screen feature is not typically supported without additional configuration. Conclusion: Less likely to be the correct answer.
Option C: SUSE Linux
SUSE Linux supports kernel crash dumps and can output crash information to the console, which iDRAC can capture using the Last Crash Screen feature.
Conclusion: Correct Answer.
Option D: Unix
"Unix" is a broad term encompassing various operating systems. Without specifying, it’s unclear which Unix variant is being referred to, and support may vary. Conclusion: Less specific; not the best answer.
Dell Operate Reference
Server Troubleshooting (32%)
Explain Configuration Validation, crash capture, and minimum to POST: Emphasizes the importance of understanding features like the Last Crash Screen for troubleshooting. System Administration (18%)
Verify health status and iDRAC license: Ensuring that the necessary features are enabled and supported on the operating system in use.
Conclusion
SUSE Linux supports the Last Crash Screen tool in iDRAC, allowing for the capture and analysis of crash information directly from the server’s console output.
What is the prerequisite for using BIOS Live Scanning?
- A . iDRAC Datacenter license
- B . Server with Ice Lake processor
- C . Enabled Secure boot
- D . Enable X2APIC mode
A technician needs to add a device to SupportAssist for Servers. Policy requires that NO additional software be installed on the server OS.
What information is required to add the device?
- A . Username, Password, and IP address or hostname for the server OS
- B . Username, Password, and IP address or hostname for the iDRAC
- C . Username, Password, and IP address for Dell TechDirect
- D . Username, Password, and IP address for OpenManage Server Administrator
A technician installs a server with a network daughter card (NDC). The NDC has two 10Gb BaseT ports as well as 1Gb BaseT ports. The technician is using the correct CAT- 6 network cable and a 10Gb switch. The server reports 1Gb connections on ports 3 and 4. Ports 1 and 2 are down.
How should the technician get 10Gb connectivity?
- A . Replace the network cables
- B . Hard set the switch ports to 10Gb
- C . Move the cables over to ports 1 and 2
- D . Use different ports on the switch
A system administrator plans to use a remote desktop that has the DRAC tools installed to run RACADM commands.
Which two CLI options must be in the RACADM command? (Select 2)
- A . Login credentials
- B . Certificate
- C . IP address of iDRAC
- D . Host OS credentials
In which Dell EMC PowerEdge server generation was the BOSS card introduced?
- A . 12G
- B . 13G
- C . 14G
- D . 15G
An administrator is troubleshooting a no power issue on his PowerEdge server. They have confirmed the cable is "known good," and the LED on the PSU is green.
What is the next step in troubleshooting this issue?
- A . Disable the PSU hot spare.
- B . Ensure the power supply is RAF.
- C . Reseat the power supply.
- D . Replace the power supply.