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EMC DES-1221 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell EMC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions Version 1.0 |
| Exam Number: | DES-1221 |
| Exam Format: | Drag and Drop, Multiple Choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-61 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Related Certifications: | Dell Certified Specialist - Implementation Engineer (DCS-IE) |
| Exam Price: | $230 USD |
| Recommended Training: | Official Dell PowerStore Training Dell EMC PowerStore Implementation and Administration |
| Exam Registration: | Dell Technologies Education Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: DCA-ISM (Associate - Information Storage and Management) certification or equivalent knowledge |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.dellemc.com/content/dam/dell-emc/documents/en-us/DES-1221_Specialist_Implementation_Engineer_PowerStore_Solutions_Exam.pdf |
EMC DES-1221 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: PowerStore Migration | 15% | - Intercluster migration - Migration requirements and capabilities - Importing data from external sources - Migration operations and validation |
| Topic 2: PowerStore Configuration | 25% | - VMware integration - Block storage provisioning - Host access and connectivity - File storage provisioning |
| Topic 3: PowerStore Concepts and Features | 5% | - Software features and functionality - System overview and use cases - Models and hardware architecture |
| Topic 4: PowerStore Cabling | 6% | - Back-end cabling - Front-end cabling - Ethernet switching and cabling |
| Topic 5: PowerStore Administration and Data Protection | 19% | - Snapshot and replication - User and system management - Thin clones and data reduction - Monitoring and alerts |
| Topic 6: Basic Troubleshooting | 5% | - Alert and event analysis - Fault LED interpretation - Gathering support logs |
| Topic 7: Software and Hardware Upgrades | 7% | - Drive expansion - Adding appliances and shelves - Non-disruptive upgrades (NDU) |
| Topic 8: PowerStore Implementation | 18% | - Racking and installation - Initial discovery and configuration - Licensing and registration - Site planning and requirements |
EMC DES-1221 Exam: FAQ for Serious Candidates
EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions is an official Dell EMC exam, listed under exam code DES-1221. A passing result earns you the Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions certification at the Specialist level. It also ties into Dell Certified Specialist - Implementation Engineer (DCS-IE), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Recommended: DCA-ISM (Associate - Information Storage and Management) certification or equivalent knowledge
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Dell EMC recommends the following training for EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions candidates.
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The EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions syllabus spans 8 domains, led by Software and Hardware Upgrades (7%), PowerStore Implementation (18%), and PowerStore Concepts and Features (5%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions Sample Questions:
You are a network administrator that needs to setup a Data switch model S5248F-ON to be used for PowerStore 7000T system Use the Simulator to:
1) Check the OS version and license status.
2) Set management IP address 172.17.57.10 subnet as 255.255.255.0 on chassis = 1, slot = 1, port = 10
3) Enable the port
4) Configure default route with gateway 192.168.1.254, NTP server 192.168.1.50
5) Enable RSTP with priority 4096
6) Commit and exit.
Correct Answer:
check the answer below in explanation.
Explanation
Below are the exhibits solution for this simulation.
Refer to the Exhibit.
Which port location in the graphic is used for network management connectivity on a PowerStore T?
- A. 1
- B. 3
- C. 2
- D. 4
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Correctly arrange the sequence of the write operation in PowerStore.
Correct Answer:
Explanation
Write Operation
The graphic explains the process when the PowerStore receives a write request.
1: Step 1.
In this example, an I/O enters Node B and is saved within the Node
DRAM memory. The I/O is analyzed to determine:
1. What type of I/O it is.
2. What resource it is intended for.
3. The location within the resource being updated or requested.
4. And other metadata information.
2: Step 2.
If the I/O is determined to be a write, the data is copied into the write cache on the NVRAM drives. After the information is stored within the write cache, the information stored within the DRAM memory is considered clean as it no longer has the latest copy of the information. This data then becomes part of the read cache, until it is later replaced in cache by newer or more highly accessed data.
3: Step 3.
For each write I/O that enters the system, the information is passed
between the Nodes using tokens. This operation updates the peer node that a new write has been received and that it has the newest copy of the data. A token includes information about the I/O such as what resource was updated and the address within the resource that was updated. A token also includes information Data Efficiency about the location the I/O was saved to within the write cache. If the peer Node requests that information, the Node can access the data within the NVRAM drives using its own internal channels.
4: Step 4.
After the information is safely stored on the nonvolatile media of the NVRAM drives and all other actions are complete, the host is acknowledged.
5: Step 5.
After the host is acknowledged, data is copied from the Write Cache and is passed through the deduplication and compression logic. The remaining data is then assembled into 2 MB stripes and saved to the back-end storage.
Reference:
https://www.delltechnologies.com/resources/en-us/asset/white-papers/products/storage/h18151-dell-emc- powerstore-data-efficiencies.pdf
Refer to the Exhibit.
What happens to the parent resource of thin clone 3 if thin clone 2 is deleted?
- A. Thin clone 3 becomes parent
- B. Thin clone 3 has an empty parent
- C. Thin clone 1 becomes parent
- D. Snapshot 3 becomes the parent
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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A customer wants to add capacity to their PowerStore 5000T. The system is populated with 6 NVMe SCM
750 GB drives. What is the maximum number and type of drives that can be added to the base enclosure?
- A. 15 NVMe SCM
- B. 17 NVMe SCM
- C. 17 NVMe SSD
- D. 15 NVMe SSD
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
