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EMC DES-1D11 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell EMC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions Exam |
| Exam Number: | DES-1D11 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice (Single/Multiple Response) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-108 |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Related Certifications: | DES-1D12 Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions Version 2.0 D-MSS-DS-23 Dell MidRange Storage Solutions Design 2023 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 200 (varies by region) |
| Recommended Training: | Information Storage and Management (ISM) Associate Dell EMC Midrange Storage Architecture and Design |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Dell Learning Platform |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite; recommended: Dell EMC Associate-level certification and hands-on experience with Unity/SC Series storage |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.dell.com/certification/exam/DES-1D11 |
EMC DES-1D11 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Midrange Storage Architectures | 20% | - Storage networking protocols (FC, iSCSI, NAS) - Unity and SC Series architecture overview - RAID technologies and dynamic pools |
| Topic 2: SC Series Storage Solutions | 25% | - Operating system and controller options - Consistency groups and storage efficiency - Storage resources and connectivity |
| Topic 3: Best Practices & Comparison | 10% | - Unity vs SC Series feature comparison - Configuration and deployment guidelines |
| Topic 4: Sizing and Design Principles | 20% | - Performance, security, and resilience design - Gathering requirements and capacity planning - Design tools and sizing resources |
| Topic 5: Unity Storage Solutions | 25% | - Data protection: snapshots, replication - Data mobility and migration features - Storage resources and provisioning |
EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions Exam: Demo First, Decide Second
No formal prerequisite; recommended: Dell EMC Associate-level certification and hands-on experience with Unity/SC Series storage Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official EMC exam page before scheduling.
The EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions exam contains 60-108 to complete within 120 minutes. Timed simulation in the CertkingdomPDF Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.
The official EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions outline defines 5 domains. The leading three are Unity Storage Solutions (25%), SC Series Storage Solutions (25%), and Midrange Storage Architectures (20%). The full list is in the topics section above, and CertkingdomPDF's 108 practice questions cover each one.
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The EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions exam requires 63% to pass, and registration costs USD 200 (varies by region). A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the CertkingdomPDF engines before booking is the cheaper option.
The DES-1D11 exam is a EMC certification exam validating the EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: DES-1D12 Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions Version 2.0, D-MSS-DS-23 Dell MidRange Storage Solutions Design 2023. Candidates in 2026 start with CertkingdomPDF's 108 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
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EMC Specialist - Technology Architect, Midrange Storage Solutions Sample Questions:
A Dell EMC SC180 is currently populated with 4 SSDs and 24 HDDs, totaling 28 disks. What is the minimum number of disks that can be licensed for expansion?
- A. 28
- B. 10
- C. 20
- D. 14
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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A customer needs to test applications with real workloads and all data services associated with the production LUNs. Which Dell EMC Unity advanced storage feature provides this capability without interfering with the production storage resources?
- A. Local Replication
- B. SnapView
- C. Consistency Groups
- D. Thin Clones
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which Dell EMC Unity and SC Series features benefit efficient use of capacity?
- A. Unity: FAST CacheSC Series: Data Progression
- B. Unity: FAST VPSC Series: FastTrack
- C. Unity: FAST CacheSC Series: FastTrack
- D. Unity: FAST VPSC Series: Data Progression
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
What is the recommended procedure to capture data with the Dell Performance Analysis Collection Kit (DPACK)?
- A. Send data in real-time to the DPACK server over an FTP connection
- B. Send data in near real-time to the DPACK server over a secure encrypted connection
- C. Save customer environment data on the array that is running DPACK
- D. Save customer environment data on the host that is running DPACK
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
When using the Dell EMC SC Series "rule of thumb" for IOPS per drive numbers, what will deliver 7,500 back-end IOPS?
- A. 36, 3.5'' 7.2K drives
- B. 36, 3.5'' 15K drives
- C. 36, 2.5'' 10K drives
- D. 36, 2.5'' 15K drives
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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