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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 Format: | Simulation, Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score: | Part 1: 63%, Part 2: 66% |
| Related Certifications: | Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 2.0 Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions Version 1.0 Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 5.0 Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 4.0 Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 3.0 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Does not expire once achieved (retired exam) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 54 questions + 6 simulations |
| 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 Implementation | 18% | - Initial system discovery and configuration - Rack and stack procedures - Licensing process - Installation planning - Ethernet switch configuration |
| PowerStore Cabling | 6% | - Ethernet cabling for PowerStore - Front-end cabling for PowerStore models - Back-end cabling for PowerStore |
| PowerStore Software and Hardware Upgrades | 7% | - Hardware upgrade procedures - Software upgrade procedures |
| PowerStore Migration | 15% | - Migration execution and validation - Migration planning - Import External Storage feature |
| PowerStore Basic Troubleshooting | 5% | - Log collection and diagnostics - Basic fault identification - Troubleshooting tools and procedures |
| PowerStore Configuration | 22% | - Block storage provisioning and configuration - Replication configuration - VMware storage provisioning and configuration - Data protection configuration - File storage provisioning and configuration |
| PowerStore Administration | 22% | - Alerts and events management - User and access management - System monitoring - Maintenance operations - Performance monitoring |
| PowerStore Concepts and Features | 5% | - PowerStore system and use cases - PowerStore system configurations and models - PowerStore architecture and hardware components |
DES-1221 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the DES-1221 exam lead to?
The DES-1221 exam is the official Dell EMC exam behind the DCS-IE certification, validating the skills measured by the EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions credential. It sits at the Specialist level of the Dell EMC certification program. It also connects to 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, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the DES-1221 exam, and how much time do I get?
The DES-1221 exam contains 54 questions + 6 simulations questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
Are there any prerequisites for the DES-1221 exam?
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. Requirements can change when Dell EMC revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
Can I try the DES-1221 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free DES-1221 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if EMC revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
What if I fail the DES-1221 exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.
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What topics are covered in the DES-1221 exam?
The EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions exam blueprint is organized into 8 domains. The first three are:
- PowerStore Concepts and Features — 5% of the exam
- PowerStore Cabling — 6% of the exam
- PowerStore Basic Troubleshooting — 5% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions Sample Questions:
Question #1
An administrator received a request to provision a new volume. Use the simulator to provision a volume of
50 GB with a performance policy of high for their host named "ApplicationTeam". When you have finished using the simulator, click Next.
Question #2
When planning rack layout, why should base enclosures be grouped together?
A. Hot aisle requirement
B. Ease of cable management
C. Power distribution requirements
D. Rack weight balance
Question #3
In a PowerStore T source cluster, create a 100GB volume with name "Prod_vol" and set a protection policy to replicate the volume with RPO 30 minutes to a destination cluster. The destination cluster is already configured. When you have finished using the simulator, click Next.
Question #4
Which administrator tasks are needed to increase the size of a VMFS datastore without the use of the VSI plugin, mounted to an external ESXi host?
A. Change the size of the datastore in vSphere and restart the VAAI service in PowerStore Manager
B. Change the volume size in PowerStore Manager and restart the VASA service in vSphere
C. Change the volume size in PowerStore Manager and refresh the size of the datastore in vSphere
D. Change the size of the datastore in vSphere and refresh the size of the volume in PowerStore Manager
Question #5
Use the PowerStore Manager simulator to configure the BaseEnclosure-NodeA-IoModule1-FEport0 as a replication port. When you have finished using the simulator, Click Next.
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: Only visible for members | Question #2 Correct Answer: B | Question #3 Correct Answer: Only visible for members | Question #4 Correct Answer: C | Question #5 Correct Answer: Only visible for members |
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