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EMC DES-1241 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell EMC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerStore Exam |
| Exam Number: | DES-1241 |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Related Certifications: | Dell EMC Certified Specialist - Platform Engineer (DCS-PE) |
| Exam Price: | $230 USD |
| Recommended Training: | PowerStore Concepts and Features PowerStore Installation and Maintenance PowerStore Implementation and Troubleshooting |
| Exam Registration: | Dell EMC Education Services Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended hands-on experience with Dell EMC PowerStore systems and completion of related training courses |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.dellemc.com/content/dam/dell-emc/documents/en-us/DES-1241_Specialist_Platform_Engineer_PowerStore_Exam.pdf |
EMC DES-1241 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| PowerStore Installation | 7% | - Power and environmental requirements - Installation process overview - Unpacking and racking procedures - Racking considerations |
| PowerStore Cabling and Connectivity | 10% | - Power cabling and grounding - Back-end interconnect cabling - Front-end data cabling |
| Troubleshooting | 30% | - Hardware fault indicators and LEDs - PowerStore Manager alerts and events - Support bundle generation - Command-line interface (PSTCLI) usage - Diagnostic scripts and log collection - Service port access and tools |
| PowerStore Implementation | 20% | - Ethernet switch configuration - Licensing and activation - Network architecture and requirements - Initial system setup and configuration |
| Software and Hardware Upgrades | 12% | - Software upgrade execution - Types of software upgrades - Hardware expansion and upgrades - Non-Disruptive Upgrade (NDU) procedures |
| PowerStore Concepts and Features | 6% | - Architecture and hardware components - PowerStore system overview and use cases - System models and configurations - Accessing official documentation |
| PowerStore Maintenance | 15% | - Maintenance procedures and power control - ESD safety practices - Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) - Component replacement processes |
DES-1241 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
EMC Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerStore is an official Dell EMC exam, listed under exam code DES-1241. A passing result earns you the Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerStore certification at the Specialist level. It also ties into Dell EMC Certified Specialist - Platform Engineer (DCS-PE), 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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No formal prerequisites; recommended hands-on experience with Dell EMC PowerStore systems and completion of related training courses
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When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers.
Dell EMC recommends the following training for EMC Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerStore candidates.
- PowerStore Concepts and Features
- PowerStore Installation and Maintenance
- PowerStore Implementation and Troubleshooting
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The EMC Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerStore syllabus spans 7 domains, led by PowerStore Installation (7%), Troubleshooting (30%), and PowerStore Cabling and Connectivity (10%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
EMC Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerStore Sample Questions:
When connecting a PowerStore base enclosure to 2 expansion enclosures, match the base SAS ports in column A to their corresponding expansion LCC ports in column B.
Correct Answer:
Reference:
https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/pk/en/pkbsd1/powerstore-1000/pwrstr-isg/cable-the-base-enclosure-to- the-expansion-enclosure?guid=guid-d68d049f-2b77-489f-b1ab-553f4f3de8aa&lang=en-us
A Storage Administrator encounters a Snapshot issue on a Dell EMC PowerStore X system.
The administrator engages support and they determine the Snapshot issue is a known code bug within the OS version of PowerStore code. How can support address the problem in a timely manner?
- A. Upgrade the PowerStore with a hotfix that corrects the code bug
- B. Disable the Snapshots feature to avoid encountering the code bug
- C. Upgrade the Snapshot portion of code within the OS
- D. Wait for a new full OS release that corrects the code bug
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
A Storage Administrator notices two fans in a Dell EMC PowerStore are faulted. What describes the system behavior in this circumstance?
- A. Upon the second fan fault, all host I/O is terminated immediately and the PowerStore goes through the halt and vault process and shuts down
- B. A five-minute timer starts upon the second fan fault and the system shuts down automatically after the timer expires
- C. CPU clock speed is reduced by 50% to lower internal temperatures and the system continues normal operations
- D. An increased fan speed signal is sent to the surviving fans and the system continues normal operations
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which network is used for internal communication?
- A. NAD Network
- B. Inter-Node Network
- C. Intra-Cluster Data
- D. Intra-Cluster Management
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
For what is the "svc_container_mgmt status CP" command used?
- A. Checks the status of the Control Path
- B. Resets the Data Path root access
- C. Checks the status of the Data Path
- D. Clears the Control Path audit log
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
