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EMC E20-816 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell Technologies (formerly EMC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Symmetrix Solutions Expert Exam for Technology Architects |
| Exam Number: | E20-816 |
| Related Certifications: | Dell EMC Symmetrix / VMAX Specialist Certifications Dell EMC Proven Professional Information Storage and Management |
| Exam Price: | USD $230 (may vary by region) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based Questions |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | Not publicly disclosed (typically ~60-70% range in Proven Professional exams) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-70 (approximate, not officially confirmed) |
| Exam Duration: | 90-120 |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based online proctored exam via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Dell EMC Associate or Specialist-level storage certification and practical experience with Symmetrix/VMAX systems |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.dell.com/en-us/dt/certification.htm |
EMC E20-816 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Symmetrix / VMAX Architecture Fundamentals | - Storage array concepts and configuration
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| SRDF and Replication Technologies | - Remote replication operations
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| Troubleshooting and Advanced Concepts | - System diagnostics and error handling
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| Storage Provisioning and Management | - Performance and capacity management
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E20-816 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
EMC Symmetrix Solutions Expert Exam for Technology Architects is an official Dell Technologies (formerly EMC) exam, listed under exam code E20-816. A passing result earns you the Technology Foundations certification at the Expert level. It also ties into Dell EMC Proven Professional Information Storage and Management, Dell EMC Symmetrix / VMAX Specialist Certifications, 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: Dell EMC Associate or Specialist-level storage certification and practical experience with Symmetrix/VMAX systems
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The EMC Symmetrix Solutions Expert Exam for Technology Architects syllabus spans 4 domains, led by Symmetrix / VMAX Architecture Fundamentals, SRDF and Replication Technologies, and Troubleshooting and Advanced Concepts. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
EMC Symmetrix Solutions Expert Exam for Technology Architects Sample Questions:
During monthly loads of a data warehouse, the customer observes significant increased response time on their OLTP database. Both applications reside on the same tier-1 storage and are replicated using the same SRDF/S links. During these high utilization periods, which tool can be used to give preference to servicing the OLTP database I/O?
- A. Symmetrix Priority Controls
- B. SymQOS
- C. Delta Set Extensions
- D. Symm Optimizer
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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A customer is bringing up a new ESX farm and will be provisioning 50TB of storage from Symmetrix pool storage. They will create 25 2TB Data Stores which will be assigned to six Storage Ports. What will be the size of the LUNS presented to the Cluster?
- A. 325
- B. 250
- C. 250
- D. 125
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
You have been asked to start the analysis of an I/O response time issue in a four engine VMAX but do not yet have access to any detailed SPA or WLA data. Which component is most likely to be causing the response time delay?
- A. Back-End Adapters
- B. Front-End Adapters
- C. Cache
- D. Drives
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Two weeks after configuring FAST-VP on a new VMAX array with EFD, FC and SATA tiers you notice that FAST-VP is no longer moving data to the SATA tier which is 82% full. The active FAST-VP policy lists 100% for the SATA tier. What is preventing more data moving to the SATA tier?
- A. Fast Relocation Rate is set to 5
- B. Pool Reserve Capacity is set to 20%
- C. Pool Reserve Capacity is set to 80%
- D. Too many TDEVs are bound to the FC tier
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
A new Symmetrix array is being designed for an Oracle data warehouse. The workload is expected to be primarily reads for batch reporting. The customer wants to maximize usable capacity of the array and follow best practices for RAID types to optimize performance. Which RAID level(s) should be used for the control files, data files, redo logs and archive logs?
- A. RAID5 for archive logs and data files, RAID1 for control files and redo logs
- B. RAID1 for control and data files, RAID 5 for archive and redo logs
- C. RAID 5 for data files, RAID 1 for control files, redo logs and archive logs
- D. RAID1 for all data
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
