EMC Midrange Storage Solutions DES-1D11

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EMC DES-1D11 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Dell Technologies / Dell EMC
Exam Name:	Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions
Exam Number:	DES-1D11
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice Questions
Related Certifications:	Dell MidRange Storage Solutions Design 2023 (D-MSS-DS-23) Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions Version 2.0 (DES-1D12)
Certificate Validity Period:	N/A
Available Languages:	English
Real Exam Qty:	108
Passing Score:	N/A
Exam Price:	Vendor-set (typically USD ~$200+) (exact fee may vary by region)
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Proctored onsite or authorized Pearson VUE test center delivery
Pre Condition:	Dell EMC recommended Associate-level certification (e.g., Information Storage and Management), and experience with Unity/SC Series storage solutions (not formally required)
Official Syllabus URL:	https://learning.dell.com

EMC DES-1D11 Exam Syllabus Topics:

EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most

What is the EMC DES-1D11 exam?

The DES-1D11 exam is the official Dell Technologies / Dell EMC exam behind the EMC Midrange Storage Solutions certification, validating the skills measured by the EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions credential. It sits at the Specialist level of the Dell Technologies / Dell EMC certification program. It also connects to Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions Version 2.0 (DES-1D12), Dell MidRange Storage Solutions Design 2023 (D-MSS-DS-23), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the DES-1D11 exam, and how much time do I get?

The DES-1D11 exam contains 108 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.

What score do I need to pass the DES-1D11 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the DES-1D11 exam is N/A, and the official registration fee is Vendor-set (typically USD ~$200+) (exact fee may vary by region). Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 108 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.

Are there any prerequisites for the DES-1D11 exam?

Dell EMC recommended Associate-level certification (e.g., Information Storage and Management), and experience with Unity/SC Series storage solutions (not formally required) Requirements can change when Dell Technologies / Dell EMC revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

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What topics are covered in the DES-1D11 exam?

The EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions exam blueprint is organized into 3 domains. The first three are:

• Best Practices, Sizing & Design
• Midrange Product Solutions
• Midrange Architectures

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 - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions Sample Questions:

Question #1
A customer has a Dell EMC Unity 550F with a single pool consisting of 10 drives configured as a RAID 5 (4+1) configuration. What is the minimum amount of drives required to expand the pool?

A. 10
B. 1
C. 6
D. 5

Question #2
You are designing a solution for a customer who is sensitive to capacity needs. In addition, they require low latency for large write I/Os. Which Dell EMC midrange storage solution will meet the customer's requirements?

A. Unity Hybrid: Striping RAID, All-Flash Pool, and FAST CacheSC Series: FastTrack and read-intensive SSDs on Tier 1
B. Unity Hybrid: Parity RAID, Dedicated Pool, and Flash 3 drives on Tier 1SC Series: Data Progression and read-intensive SSDs on Tier 1
C. Unity Hybrid: Striping RAID, Dedicated Pool, and Flash 2 drives on Tier 1SC Series: Data Progression and write-intensive SSDs on Tier 1
D. Unity Hybrid: Parity RAID, All-Flash Pool, and FAST CacheSC Series: FastTrack and write-intensive SSDs on Tier 1

Question #3
What can be the result of having too few drives in Tier 3 of a Dell EMC SC Series solution?

A. Back-end cross-connect may become saturated
B. DSM Automated Reports may not update
C. Poor Data Progression performance
D. Cache will be automatically disabled

Question #4
When designing a Dell EMC Unity 550F, what is the maximum number of enclosures and drive slots per bus?

A. 10 enclosures and 250 drive slots
B. 10 enclosures and 500 drive slots
C. 15 enclosures and 275 drive slots
D. 15 enclosures and 1000 drive slots

Question #5
Which Dell EMC Unity component holds the contents of write cache upon the loss of AC power?

A. M.2 SSD drive
B. SP memory
C. Vault disk 0
D. Vault disks 0_3

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