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EMC DES-1221 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell EMC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions Exam |
| Exam Number: | DES-1221 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions Version 1.0 Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 2.0 Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 4.0 Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 3.0 Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 5.0 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 54 questions + 6 simulations |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Does not expire once achieved (retired exam) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Simulation |
| Passing Score: | Part 1: 63%, Part 2: 66% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam consisting of two parts: Part 1 (knowledge-based questions) and Part 2 (simulation-based tasks). |
| Pre Condition: | Must hold one of the Associate - Information Storage and Management certifications (v2.0, v3.0, v4.0, or v5.0) and pass the DES-1221 exam. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.dell.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 Administration | 22% | - System monitoring - Maintenance operations - Alerts and events management - Performance monitoring - User and access management |
| Topic 2: PowerStore Configuration | 22% | - VMware storage provisioning and configuration - Data protection configuration - File storage provisioning and configuration - Replication configuration - Block storage provisioning and configuration |
| Topic 3: PowerStore Implementation | 18% | - Rack and stack procedures - Licensing process - Ethernet switch configuration - Initial system discovery and configuration - Installation planning |
| Topic 4: PowerStore Concepts and Features | 5% | - PowerStore system and use cases - PowerStore system configurations and models - PowerStore architecture and hardware components |
| Topic 5: PowerStore Migration | 15% | - Import External Storage feature - Migration planning - Migration execution and validation |
| Topic 6: PowerStore Basic Troubleshooting | 5% | - Basic fault identification - Troubleshooting tools and procedures - Log collection and diagnostics |
| Topic 7: PowerStore Cabling | 6% | - Ethernet cabling for PowerStore - Front-end cabling for PowerStore models - Back-end cabling for PowerStore |
| Topic 8: PowerStore Software and Hardware Upgrades | 7% | - Software upgrade procedures - Hardware upgrade procedures |
EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions (DES-1221) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The DES-1221 exam, officially known as EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions, is the EMC test that leads to the DCS-IE certification at the Specialist level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions Version 1.0, Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 2.0, Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 3.0, Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 4.0, Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 5.0.
The DES-1221 exam contains 54 questions + 6 simulations questions, and you have 120 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
Must hold one of the Associate - Information Storage and Management certifications (v2.0, v3.0, v4.0, or v5.0) and pass the DES-1221 exam.
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://learning.dell.com/content/dam/dell-emc/documents/en-us/DES-1221_Specialist_Implementation_Engineer_PowerStore_Solutions_Exam.pdf.
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The official EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions outline is organized into 8 domains. The first three are:
- PowerStore Cabling — 6% of the exam
- PowerStore Basic Troubleshooting — 5% of the exam
- PowerStore Configuration — 22% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions Sample Questions:
What is the maximum number of snapshot rules per cluster?
- A. 8
- B. 64
- C. 32
- D. 16
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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What does the data import session Pause operation do?
- A. Deactivates the host to PowerStore control path
- B. Stops the source to PowerStore background copy operation
- C. Stops the source to PowerStore cutover operation
- D. Deactivates the host to PowerStore data path
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What is the correct power up sequence for a PowerStore?
- A. 1. Base Enclosure Node B, 2. Base Enclosure Node A, 3. Expansion Enclosure
- B. 1. Base Enclosure Node A, 2. Base Enclosure Node B, 3. Expansion Enclosure
- C. 1. Expansion Enclosure, 2. Base Enclosure
- D. 1. Base Enclosure, 2. Expansion Enclosure
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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When a Volume is selected for the intercluster migration, what other data services associated with the volume will also be moved with it?
- A. Thin Clones and snapshots
- B. Thin Clones and File systems
- C. NAS Servers and File.systems
- D. Replications and Volume Groups
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Which IP addresses are required when adding an appliance to the cluster?
- A. Storage and NTP
- B. Management and Storage
- C. DNS and NTP
- D. Management and DNS
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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