PracticeVideosBlogFlashcardsEspañol
All Practice Exams

100+ Free HCIE-Storage Practice Questions

Pass your Huawei Certified ICT Expert - Storage (Written H13-629) exam on the first try — instant access, no signup required.

✓ No registration✓ No credit card✓ No hidden fees✓ Start practicing immediately
Not published Pass Rate
100+ Questions
100% Free
1 / 100
Question 1
Score: 0/0

Which backup type stores only the blocks or files changed since the last full backup and is independent of any prior incremental?

A
B
C
D
to track
Same family resources

Explore More Huawei Certifications

Continue into nearby exams from the same family. Each card keeps practice questions, study guides, flashcards, videos, and articles in one place.

Huawei HCIA-AI (H13-311 V3.5)

Practice Questions

Huawei HCIA-Big Data (H13-711)

Practice Questions

Huawei HCIA-Cloud Computing (H13-211 V3.0)

Practice Questions

Huawei HCIA-Datacom (H12-811 V3.0)

Practice Questions

Huawei HCIA-IoT (H12-111)

Practice Questions

Huawei HCIA-Security (H12-711 V4.0)

Practice Questions
2026 Statistics

Key Facts: HCIE-Storage Exam

H13-629

Written Exam Code (V3.0)

Huawei Talent

USD 300

Written Exam Fee

Huawei Talent 2026

90 min

Time Limit

Huawei Talent

600/1000

Passing Score

Huawei Talent

3 stages

Written + Lab + Interview

Huawei HCIE policy

3 years

Certification Validity

Huawei HCIE policy

The HCIE-Storage written exam (H13-629 V3.0) runs 90 minutes for approximately 60-70 items at USD 300 with a 600/1000 passing score. Topics emphasize OceanStor Dorado architecture (~25%), reliability and availability technologies including HyperMetro and HyperReplication (~25%), OceanStor Pacific distributed storage (~20%), Hybrid Flash and OceanProtect (~10% each), with the remainder on management, migration, protocols, and security. The written stage is one of three: candidates must subsequently pass a lab and interview to earn the HCIE certificate.

Sample HCIE-Storage Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your HCIE-Storage exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Which architecture in OceanStor Dorado V6 enables active-active access where any controller can serve I/O for any LUN with shared cache and metadata?
A.SmartMatrix full-mesh architecture
B.Asymmetric Logical Unit Access (ALUA)
C.Single-controller pass-through
D.Virtual port group failover only
Explanation: OceanStor Dorado V6 introduces the SmartMatrix architecture, a full-mesh design in which every controller can serve I/O for any LUN through shared global cache and metadata. This eliminates the active-passive bottleneck and allows the array to tolerate the failure of multiple controllers without losing service.
2In OceanStor Dorado RAID 2.0+, which logical object is divided into fixed-size chunks (CKs) that are then grouped into chunk groups (CKGs) protected by a RAID policy?
A.LUN
B.Storage pool
C.Disk domain
D.File system
Explanation: In RAID 2.0+, physical disks are added to a disk domain. Each disk in the domain is divided into fixed-size chunks (CKs, typically 4 MiB), and CKs from different disks are combined into chunk groups (CKGs) that carry a RAID policy. Storage pools and LUNs are then carved from extents on top of CKGs.
3Which feature allows OceanStor Dorado to tolerate the simultaneous failure of three SSDs in a single RAID group while still keeping data online?
A.RAID 5
B.RAID 6
C.RAID-TP
D.RAID 10
Explanation: RAID-TP is Huawei's triple-parity RAID implemented on top of RAID 2.0+ chunk groups. It computes three independent parity blocks per stripe, so a CKG can survive the loss of three SSDs concurrently and continue serving I/O while sparing rebuilds in the background.
4Inside an OceanStor Dorado all-flash array, which back-end protocol is used end-to-end between controllers and SSD enclosures to deliver low-latency NVMe semantics?
A.12 Gb SAS
B.NVMe over PCIe only
C.100 GE NVMe over RoCE (NoF+)
D.FC-AL
Explanation: Dorado V6 implements end-to-end NVMe by using 100 GE NVMe over RDMA (RoCE), branded NoF+, between controllers and smart SSD enclosures. This replaces the legacy SAS back end and removes the SCSI translation layer, enabling sub-millisecond latency at the array tier.
5When SmartDedupe and SmartCompression are both enabled on a Dorado LUN, which order of operations is performed in the inline data reduction pipeline?
A.Compression first, then deduplication
B.Deduplication first, then compression
C.Compression and deduplication run in parallel on the same block
D.Only one of the two is applied to each block
Explanation: On Dorado the inline data reduction pipeline first fingerprints and deduplicates the incoming block. Only unique blocks that survive deduplication are then compressed (typically with LZ4 or a similar low-latency algorithm) before being written to the SSD. Running dedupe first avoids compressing data that will be discarded.
6A Dorado SmartMatrix system loses two controllers in the same enclosure simultaneously. Which behavior is expected for a LUN that was being served by one of the failed controllers?
A.The LUN goes offline until a controller is replaced
B.The host must trigger a manual failover via vendor tooling
C.Surviving controllers continue to serve the LUN with no host I/O interruption
D.Only read I/O continues; writes are blocked until rebuild
Explanation: SmartMatrix is designed so that any controller can serve any LUN through the shared front-end interface module and global cache. When two controllers in one enclosure fail, the surviving controllers in the engine continue to own the LUN and host I/O continues without interruption, subject to the array still meeting quorum.
7Which Dorado feature provides synchronous active-active LUN access between two arrays so that both sites can serve read/write I/O for the same LUN at the same time?
A.HyperReplication/A
B.HyperMetro
C.HyperSnap
D.HyperClone
Explanation: HyperMetro is Huawei's active-active solution. The same LUN is presented from two arrays at two sites with synchronous mirroring, ALUA paths, and an arbitration quorum so that hosts can read and write at either site. Failure of one site results in the surviving site continuing to serve I/O without data loss.
8In a HyperMetro deployment, which component is required to prevent split-brain when the inter-site replication link fails?
A.A third-party load balancer
B.A quorum server (arbitration server)
C.A global namespace appliance
D.An identical third storage array
Explanation: HyperMetro relies on an external quorum (arbitration) server reachable by both sites. When the replication link between the two arrays fails, both arrays consult the quorum to decide which site keeps service and which one suspends, preventing split-brain where both sides accept writes and diverge.
9For HyperMetro, what is the maximum recommended round-trip latency between the two sites for synchronous mirroring of latency-sensitive OLTP workloads?
A.Up to 1 ms
B.Up to 50 ms
C.Up to 200 ms
D.Up to 500 ms
Explanation: For latency-sensitive synchronous mirroring such as HyperMetro for OLTP databases, Huawei recommends keeping inter-site round-trip time at or below approximately 1 ms. Each write must be acknowledged at both sites, so RTT is added to every write; values much above 1 ms generally require asynchronous replication instead.
10Which OceanStor feature implements asynchronous replication based on periodic snapshot differences shipped to a remote array?
A.HyperMetro
B.HyperReplication/S
C.HyperReplication/A
D.HyperVault
Explanation: HyperReplication/A (asynchronous) periodically takes snapshots of the source LUN, computes the delta against the previous snapshot, and ships the changed blocks to the remote array. This decouples the production write path from WAN latency at the cost of a non-zero RPO defined by the replication period.

About the HCIE-Storage Exam

HCIE-Storage is Huawei's expert-level storage certification. The written stage (exam code H13-629, current version V3.0) validates deep knowledge of Huawei OceanStor Dorado all-flash, OceanStor Pacific distributed storage, HyperMetro/HyperReplication reliability, OceanProtect backup, and end-to-end storage protocols. Passing the written stage is the prerequisite for the HCIE-Storage lab and interview stages.

Questions

70 scored questions

Time Limit

90 minutes

Passing Score

600 / 1000

Exam Fee

USD 300 (written stage) (Huawei Talent (delivered by Pearson VUE))

HCIE-Storage Exam Content Outline

~25%

OceanStor Dorado Architecture and Key Technologies

SmartMatrix multi-controller architecture, end-to-end NVMe (NoF+/FC-NVMe), RAID 2.0+ chunk hierarchy, RAID-TP triple parity, SmartDedupe, SmartCompression, distributed sparing, and Dorado data services.

~25%

Storage Reliability and Availability Technologies

HyperMetro active-active mirroring with quorum arbitration, HyperReplication sync and async, HyperSnap, HyperCDP, HyperClone, consistency groups, 3DC cascading and parallel topologies, RPO/RTO design, and HA upgrade procedures.

~20%

OceanStor Pacific Distributed Storage

DHT-based placement, k+m erasure coding, replica vs EC trade-offs, multi-protocol unified namespace (NFS/SMB/S3/HDFS/block), bucket lifecycle and versioning, CRC integrity, and rack-aware fault domains.

~10%

OceanStor Hybrid Flash Key Technologies

SmartCache, SmartTier sub-LUN tiering, working-set sizing, and accelerating hot data on hybrid arrays.

~10%

OceanProtect Backup and Best Practice

Variable-length deduplication, synthetic full and incremental backups, NDMP for NAS, instant recovery, HyperVault integrated backup, WORM, and air-gap ransomware protection.

~10%

Management, Migration, Protocols, Security and O&M

DeviceManager and eSight, REST API and Prometheus monitoring, SmartMigration, SmartVirtualization heterogeneous data takeover, NVMe-oF (RoCE/TCP/FC-NVMe), iSCSI, NFSv3/v4.1 with pNFS, SMB 3.0 CA, RBAC, KMIP encryption, audit logging, and expert troubleshooting.

How to Pass the HCIE-Storage Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 600 / 1000
  • Exam length: 70 questions
  • Time limit: 90 minutes
  • Exam fee: USD 300 (written stage)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

HCIE-Storage Study Tips from Top Performers

1Build deep mental models for SmartMatrix, RAID 2.0+, and RAID-TP - these underpin many Dorado scenario questions
2Practice mapping RPO/RTO requirements to HyperMetro, HyperReplication/S, HyperReplication/A, HyperCDP, and 3DC topologies
3Memorize the multi-protocol stack details: NFSv3/4.1 with pNFS, SMB 3.0 CA, NVMe-oF transports (RoCE, TCP, FC-NVMe), and ALUA multipath
4Study OceanStor Pacific erasure coding math (k+m), DHT placement, and rack-level fault domains
5Drill OceanProtect best practices: variable-length dedupe, synthetic fulls, instant recovery, WORM and air-gap for ransomware defense
6Be ready to troubleshoot at expert level: latency root causes, noisy-neighbor mitigation with SmartQoS, and migration cutover sequences

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HCIE-Storage written exam code and current version?

The written stage exam code is H13-629, currently in version V3.0. It is the first of the three HCIE-Storage stages (written, lab, interview) and must be passed before scheduling the lab.

How much does the HCIE-Storage written exam cost?

Huawei lists the HCIE-Storage written exam (H13-629 V3.0) at USD 300 per attempt, payable through the Huawei Talent portal. The lab and interview stages are billed separately.

How long is the HCIE-Storage written exam?

The written exam is 90 minutes long with approximately 60-70 items. Question types include single-answer, multi-answer, true/false, short response, and drag-and-drop.

What is the HCIE-Storage written passing score?

The passing score is 600 out of 1000. The exam is available in English and Simplified Chinese.

What topics are most heavily weighted on H13-629 V3.0?

OceanStor Dorado architecture and key technologies (~25%) and OceanStor reliability and availability (HyperMetro, HyperReplication, snapshots, 3DC) (~25%) carry the largest weight. OceanStor Pacific distributed storage (~20%), Hybrid Flash (~10%), and OceanProtect backup (~10%) round out the core domains.

Are there prerequisites for the HCIE-Storage written exam?

Huawei does not enforce a hard prerequisite for the written stage, but strongly recommends HCIA-Storage and HCIP-Storage knowledge plus at least 5 years of enterprise storage experience. The lab and interview stages do require passing the written stage first.

How long is the HCIE-Storage certification valid?

HCIE certifications are valid for 3 years. Holders must recertify within that window through Huawei's published recertification options to maintain the credential.