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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Huawei
Exam Format
90 min
60
600
Professional
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
3 years
Pass the current version of the same exam; Pass a higher-level exam in the same track (HCIE-Storage); Complete required Continuing Education credits
H13-624-V5-5 Exam Topics and Domains
H13-624-V5-5 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with DeviceManager, eService, OceanStor Pacific, HyperReplication, and more.
1
Core Storage Technologies & Architecture
30%
Storage Architecture and Design Principles
Traditional vs Distributed StorageStorage Tiers and Data LifecycleHigh Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Understand storage architecture principles
- Design appropriate storage solutions
- Implement HA and DR strategies
Flash Storage Technologies
NAND Flash Types and CharacteristicsSSD Architecture and OperationsAll-Flash Arrays vs Hybrid Arrays
- Understand flash storage fundamentals
- Configure and optimize flash storage systems
- Select appropriate flash technologies
Scale-Out Storage Systems
Distributed Storage ConceptsData Distribution and Replication
- Understand scale-out storage principles
- Implement distributed storage solutions
- Manage data distribution and protection
RAID Technologies
Standard RAID LevelsAdvanced RAID Concepts
- Understand RAID fundamentals
- Configure appropriate RAID levels
- Implement Huawei RAID 2.0+ technology
Storage Networking
Storage Area Networks (SAN)Network Attached Storage (NAS)
- Understand storage networking protocols
- Configure SAN and NAS connectivity
- Implement storage network best practices
Data Protection and Backup
Snapshots and ClonesBackup and Replication
- Implement data protection strategies
- Configure backup and replication
- Manage recovery processes
2
Huawei OceanStor Products & Advanced Features
20%
Huawei OceanStor Product Portfolio
OceanStor Dorado SeriesOceanStor Pacific SeriesFusionStorage
- Understand Huawei storage product lines
- Select appropriate products for use cases
- Implement Huawei storage solutions
Smart Series Features
Data Reduction TechnologiesPerformance and QoSMigration and Virtualization
- Configure Smart series features
- Optimize storage performance
- Implement data migration strategies
Hyper Series Features
Data Protection FeaturesReplication and DRBackup Integration
- Implement Hyper series features
- Configure data protection
- Manage replication and DR
3
Storage Installation & Commissioning
15%
Pre-installation Planning
Site RequirementsNetwork and Capacity Planning
- Plan storage installations
- Prepare installation sites
- Design network connectivity
Hardware Installation
Physical Installation
- Install storage hardware
- Configure physical connections
- Verify hardware installation
Initial System Configuration
Management Interface SetupSystem Updates
- Configure management interfaces
- Perform initial setup
- Update system software
Storage Provisioning
Pool and Volume CreationHost Connectivity
- Provision storage resources
- Configure host connectivity
- Set up multipathing
4
Storage Performance Optimization
15%
Performance Monitoring
Performance MetricsResource Utilization
- Monitor storage performance
- Analyze performance metrics
- Identify performance trends
Performance Tuning
Storage OptimizationNetwork and Host Tuning
- Optimize storage performance
- Tune network connectivity
- Implement QoS policies
Bottleneck Analysis
Performance Analysis
- Identify performance bottlenecks
- Analyze performance issues
- Implement solutions
5
Routine Operations, Maintenance & Management
10%
System Monitoring
Health MonitoringCapacity Management
- Monitor system health
- Manage capacity
- Analyze trends
Configuration Management
System Maintenance
- Manage configurations
- Perform upgrades
- Expand systems
Data and Security Management
Data ManagementSecurity Management
- Manage data operations
- Implement security policies
- Perform routine maintenance
6
Storage Troubleshooting & Fault Management
10%
Troubleshooting Methodology
Problem Resolution Process
- Apply troubleshooting methodologies
- Use diagnostic tools
- Document resolutions
Common Fault Scenarios
Connectivity IssuesPerformance IssuesHardware Faults
- Diagnose common faults
- Resolve storage issues
- Perform fault recovery
Alarm and Event Management
Alarm Handling
- Manage alarms and events
- Perform root cause analysis
- Escalate to support
How do I earn this certification?
Passing H13-624-V5-5 earns the HCIP-Storage certification. It sits in the Storage track.
Next Level Options
- H13-629_V6.0 - HCIE-Storage V6.0 Written Expert-level storage certification (written portion)
- HCIE-Storage Lab - HCIE-Storage V6.0 Lab Exam Expert-level practical lab examination
Alternative Paths
- H13-621_V3.0 - HCIP-Storage-CDPS V3.0 Focus on backup and disaster recovery • Specialized in Cloud Data Protection Solutions
- H13-527_V5.0 - HCIP-Cloud Computing V5.0 Cloud platform and virtualization focus • Complementary cloud infrastructure skills
- H13-629_V3.0 - HCIE-Storage V3.0 (Previous Version) Previous version, being phased out • Alternative expert-level certification path
Practice with Precision
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How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for H13-624-V5-5.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-09-30
Updates
- OceanStor Dorado V6 V6.x Major coverage in V5.5 exam • Release date: 2024-06-01
- OceanStor Pacific Latest Expanded coverage in distributed storage domain • Release date: 2024-05-01
- RAID 2.0+ Enhanced Advanced RAID concepts tested • Release date: 2024-04-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Storage Engineers and Storage Administrators.
What jobs can I get with this?
Storage Engineer
Storage Administrator
Storage Solutions Architect
Data Center Engineer
IT Infrastructure Specialist