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EMC DES-1721 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell EMC (Dell Technologies) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Specialist - Implementation Engineer, SC Series Exam |
| Exam Number: | DES-1721 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 60 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Related Certifications: | Dell Certified Professional – SC Series Storage Associate - Information Storage and Management Dell Certified Associate – Storage Expert - Implementation Engineer, SC Series (DEE-1721) |
| Exam Price: | $230 USD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Dell EMC SC Series Implementation and Administration Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Testing Dell Technologies Certification & Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored: In-person at authorized testing centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Associate - Information Storage and Management certification or equivalent knowledge; 6+ months hands-on experience with SC Series storage systems |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.dell.com/content/dam/dell-emc/documents/en-us/DES-1721_Specialist-Implementation_Engineer_SC_Series_Exam.pdf |
EMC DES-1721 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Volume and Server Management | 17% | - Volume creation, mapping, migration and expansion - Multipath I/O configuration - Server objects and initiator discovery |
| SAN and Host Connectivity | 11% | - iSCSI configuration and initiator setup - HBA setup and SAN connectivity - FC switch configuration and best practices |
| Storage Center Deployment & Initial Configuration | 3% | - Initial setup and post-installation tasks - Installation environment preparation |
| Dell Storage Manager (DSM) Administration | 15% | - DSM installation and configuration - User management and permissions - Monitoring, alerts, SNMP and SMTP setup |
| Data Protection & Advanced Features | 13% | - Controller failover and rebalancing - Snapshots, replication and disaster recovery - Data Progression and storage tiers |
| Storage Center Architecture and Hardware | 22% | - SC Series Controllers characteristics - Storage Center core features - Disk enclosures and hardware components |
| Storage Center Cabling | 19% | - Front-end cabling: FC and iSCSI protocols - SAS back-end cabling best practices - Virtual port zoning best practices - Redundancy and fault domains |
Common Questions About the EMC DES-1721 Exam, Answered
The DES-1721 exam, officially titled Specialist - Implementation Engineer, SC Series Exam, is the qualifying exam for the Specialist - Implementation Engineer, SC Series certification, which sits at the Specialist level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a EMC career path. It also connects to Associate - Information Storage and Management, Dell Certified Associate – Storage, Dell Certified Professional – SC Series Storage, Expert - Implementation Engineer, SC Series (DEE-1721), so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The DES-1721 exam gives you Approximately 60 questions to complete within 90 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what GetValidTest's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, SC Series is 63%, and the official registration fee is $230 USD. Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: Recommended: Associate - Information Storage and Management certification or equivalent knowledge; 6+ months hands-on experience with SC Series storage systems. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the DES-1721 exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Proctored: In-person at authorized testing centers or online proctored. Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.
EMC recommends the following official training options for candidates preparing for EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, SC Series:
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The current EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, SC Series syllabus is organized into 7 exam domains. The first three are:
- Storage Center Architecture and Hardware (22%)
- SAN and Host Connectivity (11%)
- Storage Center Deployment & Initial Configuration (3%)
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your GetValidTest practice questions are mapped to.
EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, SC Series Sample Questions:
You are deploying a new SCv2020 system with four additional SCv100 expansion enclosures. What is the spare-to-managed drive ratio?
- A. 1 spare for every 20 managed drives of that drive type
- B. 1 spare per enclosure regardless of the drive type
- C. 1 spare for every 24 managed drives of that drive type
- D. 1 spare for every drive of that type per enclosure
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
What three core features are part of the protection bundle?
- A. Live Volume, Remote Instant Replay, FastTrack
- B. Live Volume, Remote Instant Replay, Replay Manager
- C. Live Volume, Data Progression, Replay Manager
- D. Data Progression, Remote Instant Replay, Replay Manager
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What are the possible methods to upgrade the firmware on a Brocade switch?
- A. USB, FTP, and SFTP
- B. USB, SFTP, and Web Tools
- C. USB, FTP, and Web Tools
- D. FTP, SFTP, and Web Tools
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Refer to the exhibit.
Which port on the second SC280 expansion enclosure is used to connect the first expansion enclosure to the second expansion enclosure on the A-side of this configuration?
- A. A = Port A, left EMM
- B. B = Port B, Left EMM
- C. C = Port C, Left EMM
- D. D = Port B, Right EMM
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Which command is used to assign the DNS server IP address 10.10.10.12 on an SC9000 during the initial configuration?
- A. net dns init 10.10.10.12
- B. ifconfig inet 10.10.10.12
- C. controller ipconfig 10.10.10.12
- D. controller dnsserver 10.10.10.12
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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