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D-PSC-MN-01 Exam Topics and Domains
D-PSC-MN-01 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with OneFS smartfail features, PowerScale Node Site Preparation and Planning Guide, Cluster management tools, FRU components, and more.
PowerScale Hardware Concepts
Architectural Components and Use Cases
Differentiate between the architectural components and identify use cases of PowerScale platforms
PowerScale Hardware Design Specifications
Compare design specifications of PowerScale hardware
PowerScale Networking
Set up PowerScale networking
Software Management Tools
Describe the nature and use of software management tools
PowerScale Hardware Maintenance
Preliminary Maintenance Tasks
Perform preliminary tasks required for hardware maintenance
Node Preparation
Prepare a node for operation
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Procedures
- Process an incoming FRU request
- Describe how to install and maintain key FRUs
Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Procedures
- Process an incoming CRU request
- Describe how to install and maintain key CRUs
PowerScale Hardware Installation
Installation Planning
Plan the installation
Site Preparation
- Prepare the site for maintenance
- Describe actions required to prepare the site
Rack and Subcomponent Installation
Describe requirements and steps for installing the rack and subcomponents
Node Cabling
- Follow node cabling best practices
- Describe how to cable nodes correctly
PowerScale Implementation
Cluster Creation
- Create a new cluster
- Describe how to create a new cluster
Joining Nodes to Cluster
- Differentiate procedures for joining nodes to a cluster
- Describe the process for joining node to a cluster, including smartfailing, reformatting, reimaging
Alternative Configurations
- Implement alternative accessories or configurations for PowerScale
- Describe tools and methods used to complete a configuration, focusing on compliance, SRS, and Hadoop
Upgrades and Patches
- Differentiate between the upgrade activities
- Describe tools and procedures used for handling upgrades, versioning, and patches
How do I earn this certification?
Passing D-PSC-MN-01 earns the Dell PowerScale Maintenance Version 2 certification. It sits in the PowerScale track.
- D-PF-DY-A-00 - Dell PowerFlex Deploy Achievement Alternative storage platform maintenance skills
- D-PST-DY-23 - Dell PowerStore Deploy 2023Complementary storage platform skills
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-06-21
- OneFS 9.8.0.0 Now included in D-PSC-MN-01 exam coverage (upgraded from 9.4 in previous versions) • Release date: 2024
- PowerScale Gen 6.5 Platforms Gen 6.5 Added to exam coverage alongside Gen 6 platforms
- Dell Credly Badges Digital badging through Credly for all Dell certifications
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by PowerScale installation engineers and Storage administrators.
- Hands-on experience with PowerScale hardware installation
- Hands-on experience with PowerScale maintenance procedures
- Familiarity with OneFS operating system
- Understanding of storage infrastructure concepts
- Completion of recommended training courses