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EMC D-PSC-DS-23 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Dell EMC
Exam Name:	Dell PowerScale Design 2023 Exam
Exam Number:	D-PSC-DS-23
Exam Price:	230 USD
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years
Real Exam Qty:	60
Related Certifications:	Dell Technologies Certified PowerScale Design
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Passing Score:	63%
Available Languages:	English
Exam Format:	Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored or testing center
Pre Condition:	Knowledge of Dell PowerScale (Isilon) solutions and recommended completion of Dell Technologies training courses
Official Syllabus URL:	https://education.dellemc.com/content/dam/dell-emc/documents/en-us/D-PSC-DS-23_PowerScale_Design_2023_Exam_Description.pdf

EMC D-PSC-DS-23 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Network and Security Design	15%	- Infrastructure Integration 1. Security best practices 2. Multi-tenant environment considerations 3. Identity management integration 4. Network architecture and connectivity
Topic 2: PowerScale Solution Design	35%	- Capacity and Performance Planning 1. Data growth and capacity forecasting 2. Cluster sizing methodologies 3. Storage efficiency considerations 4. Performance and throughput requirements
Topic 3: Protocols and Data Access	15%	- Client Connectivity Design 1. Authentication and access control 2. SMB protocol design 3. NFS protocol design 4. HDFS and S3 access considerations
Topic 4: PowerScale Architecture and Components	18%	- PowerScale Fundamentals 1. Storage pools and protection concepts 2. PowerScale platform architecture 3. OneFS operating system components 4. Node types and cluster components
Topic 5: Data Protection and Business Continuity	17%	- Protection Strategies 1. Disaster recovery solutions 2. Backup and recovery integration 3. SyncIQ replication planning 4. SnapshotIQ design considerations

D-PSC-DS-23 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat

What is the EMC Dell PowerScale Design 2023 exam, exactly?

EMC Dell PowerScale Design 2023 is an official Dell EMC exam, listed under exam code D-PSC-DS-23. A passing result earns you the Dell Storage certification at the Specialist level. It also ties into Dell Technologies Certified PowerScale Design, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.

How many questions are in the D-PSC-DS-23 exam, and how long do I have?

Expect 60 questions inside 90 minutes on the EMC Dell PowerScale Design 2023 exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.

What is the D-PSC-DS-23 passing score, and how expensive is the exam?

Passing EMC Dell PowerScale Design 2023 requires 63%, and the official registration fee is 230 USD. Retakes charge the full 230 USD again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.

What do I need before sitting the D-PSC-DS-23 exam?

Knowledge of Dell PowerScale (Isilon) solutions and recommended completion of Dell Technologies training courses

Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.

Can I preview the D-PSC-DS-23 questions before purchasing?

Yes. ActualPDF provides a free download demo of the EMC Dell PowerScale Design 2023 material, so you can check the content before choosing a version. After purchase, a one-year warranty covers you: the latest version is sent to you as it releases, free for 365 days, and after expiry you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.

What if I fail the D-PSC-DS-23 exam, and how fast is delivery?

Your purchase is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions. Take the EMC Dell PowerScale Design 2023 exam within 60 days of purchase; if you fail, provide your unqualified result by submitting a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and the full refund is processed within 7 days. The exam must match your product, candidate and payer names must match, and attempts within 3 days of purchase, unused downloads, free materials, and expired orders are not covered. Alternatively, exchange for two other exam products of equal value, free, or wait for updates while keeping your original product's update service.

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What topics are covered in the D-PSC-DS-23 exam?

The EMC Dell PowerScale Design 2023 syllabus spans 5 domains, led by PowerScale Solution Design (35%), Data Protection and Business Continuity (17%), and Protocols and Data Access (15%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.

EMC Dell PowerScale Design 2023 Sample Questions:

Question 1

You set up a meeting to gather information on a new project with the IT manager and plan to use a workflow profile assessment (WPA) to document the requirements.
Why is it recommended to talk to as many stakeholders as possible?

A. Using workflow profile enables sales to take this information to EMC consulting for review to validate the configuration.
B. Completing this document gives sales a list of who the stakeholders are at customer site.
C. Using the WPA tool will give you the best "big picture" to see things such as block size, dedupe, file size and volumes.
D. Helps downstream personnel, such as implementation and delivery, to have a clearer understanding of the requirements.

Question 2

You are designing an Isilon 5-node cluster configuration for a customer who wants to store user home directories on the new cluster. Each user has 100 small files of 4KB each, 100 medium sized files of 80KB each, and 100 larger files of 512KB each.
How much space is occupied by the medium sized files data blocks on an N+1n cluster?

A. 15,360KB
B. 9,600KB
C. 16,000KB
D. 25,600KB

Question 3

What method does the MediaScan job leverage to locate and clear media-level errors?

A. FEC
B. MD5
C. SHA256
D. CRC

Question 4

Your customer is moving from a Restaurant/Bar business model to a Restaurant/Casino business model. You are helping architect the upgrade of a current 4-node X200 48 TB Isilon cluster, with 50% utilized for their video surveillance operations.
They want to upgrade from 15 FPS (NTSC) in H.264 codec, with a 15 days retention policy to 30 FPS (NTSC) in H.264 codec with a 30 days retention policy.
Which storage capacity would be the best suited to meet the required changes and utilize 65-75% capacity?

A. 110 TB
B. 140 TB
C. 50 TB
D. 80 TB

Question 5

You meet with the IT Director of a large single site campus. The IT department has recently taken over Physical Security from the facilities department and plans a complete overhaul of the surveillance solution.
They are looking to you as a storage architecture expert to provide the correct amount of storage needed. The IT Director asks you what items they need to provide in order to size this solution.
What data do you require from the customer?

A. Resolution
CODEC
Frames Per Second (fps)
Number of Devices
Retention Time
B. Pixel Count
CODEC
Color Sampling
Frames Per Second (fps)
Number of Devices
Video Management System
Evidence Collection Period
C. Pixel Count
CODEC
Color Sampling
Frames Per Second (fps)
Number of Devices
Retention Time
D. Bit rate per camera
Camera Manufacturer
Video Management System
Retention Time