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DES-1241 Exam Topics and Domains
DES-1241 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with PowerStore Manager, PowerStore CLI (PSTCLI), PowerStore power supplies, Base enclosures, and more.
PowerStore Concepts and Features
PowerStore System and Use Cases
Describe PowerStore system and use cases
PowerStore System Configuration and Models
Describe PowerStore system configuration and models
PowerStore Architecture and Hardware Components
Describe PowerStore architecture and hardware components
Accessing PowerStore Reference Documentation
Access PowerStore reference documentation
PowerStore Installation
PowerStore Installation Process
Describe the PowerStore installation process
PowerStore Racking Considerations
Describe PowerStore racking considerations
Power and Environmental Requirements
Describe power and environmental requirements
Unpacking and Racking Tasks
Perform unpacking and racking tasks
PowerStore Cabling
Front-End Cabling
Implement front-end cabling
Back-End Cabling
Implement back-end cabling
Power Cabling
Implement power cabling
PowerStore Implementation
PowerStore Networks
Describe PowerStore networks
Ethernet Switching, Network Requirements, and Configuration Options
Describe Ethernet switching, network requirements, and configuration options
Ethernet Switching Configuration Process
Describe Ethernet switching configuration process
Initial Configuration Steps
Perform initial configuration steps
PowerStore Licensing
Manage PowerStore licensing
PowerStore Maintenance
Power Control for Maintenance Procedures
Perform power control for maintenance procedures
ESD Handling Procedures
Follow ESD handling procedures
PowerStore CRUs and FRUs
Identify PowerStore CRUs and FRUs
Replacement Procedures
Perform replacement procedures
Software Upgrades
Types of Software Upgrades
Describe types of software upgrades
Performing Software Non-Disruptive Upgrade
Perform software non-disruptive upgrades
NDU Operational Steps
Execute NDU operational steps
Hardware Upgrades
Describe hardware upgrades
Troubleshooting
PowerStore Hardware Fault LEDs
Interpret PowerStore hardware fault LEDs
Troubleshooting with LEDs
Troubleshoot using LEDs
Troubleshooting with PowerStore Manager Alerts
Troubleshoot with PowerStore Manager alerts
Troubleshooting with PSTCLI
Troubleshoot with PSTCLI
Troubleshooting with PowerStore Node Service Port
Troubleshoot with PowerStore node service port
Troubleshooting with PowerStore Service Scripts
Troubleshoot with PowerStore service scripts
Performing PowerStore Data Collection
Perform PowerStore data collection
How do I earn this certification?
Passing DES-1241 earns the Dell Certified Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerStore certification. It sits in the Storage - Platform Engineer (DCS-PE) track.
- DES-DD23 - Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerProtect DD Complementary data protection skills for backup storage
- DES-3128 - Specialist - Implementation Engineer, NetWorker Backup and recovery expertise that complements storage skills
- DEA-2TT4 - Associate - Cloud Infrastructure and Services Expand into cloud infrastructure and hybrid cloud solutions
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Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Platform Engineers and Storage Installation Technicians.
- Basic understanding of storage array concepts
- Familiarity with data center operations
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals
- Experience with rack installations and cabling
- Understanding of PowerStore architecture