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EMC DES-1D12 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell EMC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions Version 2.0 |
| Exam Number: | DES-1D12 |
| Exam Duration: | 90ā120 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Single Answer, Multiple Answer |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, English |
| Passing Score: | 700 out of 1000 / Not publicly disclosed |
| Related Certifications: | Associate - Information Storage and Management Dell Certified Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions |
| Exam Price: | USD 230 |
| Recommended Training: | Dell EMC Midrange Storage Architecture Course Dell Technologies Official Training |
| Exam Registration: | Dell Certification Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended knowledge of storage, networking, and virtualization |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.dell.com/en-us/dt/certification/exams/des-1d12.htm |
EMC DES-1D12 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Design, Sizing, and Best Practices | 20% | - Sizing methodologies and tools for midrange storage - Deployment best practices and configuration guidelines - Design considerations for performance, capacity, and availability |
| Topic 2: Midrange Storage Product Solutions | 55% | - Unity advanced features: FAST, D@RE, thin clones, replication - Feature comparison between Unity, SC Series, and PowerStore - PowerStore data services, provisioning, and multi-protocol access - Unity provisioning: Block, File, and VMware integration - PowerStore data protection, snapshots, HA, and upgrades |
| Topic 3: Midrange Storage Architectures | 25% | - Unity and Unity XT hardware and components - Unity storage resources, RAID, and features - PowerStore hardware, controllers, and expansion options - SC Series hardware, connectivity, and resources - PowerStore storage features, caching, data reduction, and NVMe |
DES-1D12 Exam Preparation FAQs
The EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions exam contains 60 questions, and you will have 90ā120 minutes to complete them. Rehearsing with the same volume of questions under a timer builds the pacing habits that make exam day feel familiar.
The interactive test engine recreates the structure and pressure of the real testing experience, with the questions and verified answers presented the way you will see them on exam day. Working in that environment trains your timing and concentration, so nothing about the real DES-1D12 exam feels unfamiliar.
This package includes 152 practice questions for the EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions exam. Every answer is verified by an experienced team of experts who review the question bank regularly, so you can rely on what you study.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended knowledge of storage, networking, and virtualization
You can confirm the current eligibility requirements on the official DES-1D12 exam page before you register.
Yes. The PDF version can be printed and read whenever you have a free moment, while the PC test engine and online version let you practice on a computer or smartphone wherever you are. Whether your study time comes early in the morning or in short breaks between commitments, the material adapts to your day instead of the other way around.
The EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions practice questions are organized around the official exam objectives. Key topics include:
- Midrange Storage Product Solutions (55%)
- Design, Sizing, and Best Practices (20%)
- Midrange Storage Architectures (25%)
Focusing on the core topics first keeps your preparation efficient instead of scattered.
Many candidates combine practice questions with official training. Recommended options include:
The EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions exam requires a score of 700 out of 1000 / Not publicly disclosed to pass, and the official registration fee is USD 230. Knowing both numbers up front helps you plan your preparation budget realistically.
You can register for the EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions exam through the official channels:
EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions Sample Questions:
Which QoS options are supported by Dell EMC Unity XT?
- A. Individual LUN and Group LUN
- B. VMFS Datastore and Storage Pool
- C. Individual LUN and iSCSI
- D. iSCSI and Attached Snapshot
Correct Answer: A š³ļø
A Dell EMC Unity storage administrator has 10 hosts. One of the hosts experiences occasional, huge IO bursts.
What is a best practice for avoiding performance issues during these burst periods?
- A. Enabling Quality of Service (QoS) will limit the burst problem
- B. Enable Quality of Service (QoS) then configure burst settings
- C. Enable Quality of Service (QoS) then limit I/O for the entire FC port
- D. Quality of Service (QoS) is enabled by default, so one only needs to configure burst settings
Correct Answer: B š³ļø
A customer requests a proposal for a new Dell EMC SC Series storage system with the following specifications:
IO type: Random
Existing data: 100 TB
Rate of change: 2 TB per day
Growth rate: 100 GB per day
Snapshot retention: 1 week
What storage capacity should be specified to scope the system with Tier 1 RAID 10 protection?
- A. 4.5 TB
- B. 8.5 TB
- C. 6.5 TB
- D. 2.5 TB
Correct Answer: C š³ļø
What is the minimum recommended amount of Flash capacity in a Dell EMC Unity 480 Hybrid pool?
- A. 8%
- B. 5%
- C. 10%
- D. 15%
Correct Answer: B š³ļø
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Which methods are available to migrate storage resources from one Dell PowerStore appliance to another within the same cluster?
- A. Assisted Migration and Volume Motion
- B. Migrate and Assisted Migration
- C. Volume Motion and Live Migrate
- D. Assisted Migration and Live Migrate
Correct Answer: A š³ļø
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