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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: | Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 3.0 Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 2.0 Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions Version 1.0 Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 4.0 Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 5.0 |
| Passing Score: | Part 1: 63%, Part 2: 66% |
| Exam Format: | Simulation, Multiple Choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 54 questions + 6 simulations |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Does not expire once achieved (retired exam) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PowerStore Concepts and Features | 5% | - PowerStore system and use cases - PowerStore architecture and hardware components - PowerStore system configurations and models |
| PowerStore Basic Troubleshooting | 5% | - Troubleshooting tools and procedures - Basic fault identification - Log collection and diagnostics |
| PowerStore Software and Hardware Upgrades | 7% | - Hardware upgrade procedures - Software upgrade procedures |
| PowerStore Configuration | 22% | - File storage provisioning and configuration - Replication configuration - Data protection configuration - VMware storage provisioning and configuration - Block storage provisioning and configuration |
| PowerStore Implementation | 18% | - Rack and stack procedures - Ethernet switch configuration - Installation planning - Initial system discovery and configuration - Licensing process |
| PowerStore Migration | 15% | - Import External Storage feature - Migration planning - Migration execution and validation |
| PowerStore Administration | 22% | - Alerts and events management - User and access management - System monitoring - Maintenance operations - Performance monitoring |
| PowerStore Cabling | 6% | - Back-end cabling for PowerStore - Ethernet cabling for PowerStore - Front-end cabling for PowerStore models |
EMC DES-1221 Exam: Your Questions Answered
The DES-1221 (Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions Exam) is the official EMC examination that awards the DCS-IE certification to candidates who pass it. Within the EMC program it is classed as a Specialist credential. It sits alongside related certifications 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. Because the credential comes straight from the vendor, employers treat it as verified proof of skill — and the 62 practice questions at PassExamDumps follow the same published blueprint.
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The official EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions blueprint breaks the content into 8 domains, starting with these three:
- PowerStore Configuration (22%)
- PowerStore Administration (22%)
- PowerStore Cabling (6%)
The full domain-by-domain outline is listed above on this page — use it as your checklist while you work through the PassExamDumps practice questions.
On exam day you will have 120 minutes to complete 54 questions + 6 simulations questions in the DES-1221 exam. Divide your attention deliberately: answer what you know first, mark anything doubtful, and sweep back through flagged items near the end rather than burning minutes on a single question. The best way to defuse time pressure is exposure — schedule at least one full-length timed session in the PassExamDumps test engine so the pacing feels automatic when it counts.
Before you register, review the stated prerequisites: 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.
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EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions Sample Questions:
A storage administrator has provisioned a 50GB volume and presented it to an application. The application owner has requested that the volume be replicated to a secondary array. Which policy should be assigned to the volume to enable replication?
- A. Remote
- B. Replication
- C. Protection
- D. Performance
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
A protection policy with snapshot and replication rules is applied to a file system. What is the result?
- A. Applying the protection policy to the file system fails
- B. Replication rules get ignored and only snapshot rules get applied
- C. Snapshot rules get ignored and only replication rules get applied
- D. Both replication and snapshot rules get applied
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What is the logical block size when creating and formatting volumes on PowerStore for Windows hosts?
- A. 4096 bytes
- B. 64 kilobytes
- C. 520 bytes
- D. 512 bytes
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which ports are recommended for use as the interconnect between the two Dell supplied Data Switches connected to PowerStore?
- A. Two 25 GbE
- B. Two 10 GigE
- C. Two 100 GigE
- D. Four 1 GbE
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Use the simulator to determine how many logical ports are currently marked for replication on the PowerStore appliance.
Note: It is necessary to close (x) the simulator window before you can select a response to this question.
Simulator:









- A. 2
- B. 4
- C. 1
- D. 6
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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