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Key Facts: Dell PowerStore Deploy 2023 Exam

$230

Exam Fee

Per attempt via Pearson VUE

120 min

Time Limit

Two-part written + simulation

63% / 66%

Passing Score

Part 1 / Part 2

8 domains

Exam Blueprint

Concepts, Impl, Admin, Block, File, VM, Remote, Migration

3 yrs

Validity

Dell Proven Professional

Feb 2023

Active Since

Replaced DES-1221

Dell PowerStore Deploy 2023 (D-PST-DY-23) is a $230 Pearson VUE exam with a 120-minute time limit, 63% Part 1 passing score, and 66% Part 2 simulation passing score. It validates ability to deploy PowerStore T and X arrays end-to-end across the eight official domains: concepts (5%), implementation (10%), administration (10%), block provisioning (15%), file provisioning (15%), VMware provisioning (15%), remote protection (15%), and migration (15%). The credential replaced the retired DES-1221 track on February 6, 2023, and remains valid for 3 years.

Sample Dell PowerStore Deploy 2023 Practice Questions

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1What is the primary purpose of the NVMe NVRAM drives in a Dell PowerStore base enclosure?
A.Provide additional user data capacity in a dedicated tier
B.Cache incoming host writes so the appliance can acknowledge writes quickly
C.Hold the PowerStoreOS boot image for both nodes
D.Store deduplication and compression metadata
Explanation: PowerStore NVMe NVRAM drives are dual-ported, low-latency drives accessible from both nodes that hold incoming host writes until they can be safely de-staged to the SSD tier. This allows the array to acknowledge writes quickly while maintaining redundancy across nodes.
2Which statement BEST describes the difference between PowerStore T and PowerStore X models?
A.T models run PowerStoreOS on bare metal; X models run PowerStoreOS as a VM on internal ESXi and support AppsON
B.T models support only block storage; X models support unified block and file
C.T models use NVMe drives; X models use SAS drives
D.T models are clustered up to 4 appliances; X models cannot be clustered
Explanation: PowerStore T models run PowerStoreOS directly on the appliance hardware and support unified block and file (or block-optimized) deployment. PowerStore X models run ESXi on each node with PowerStoreOS as a controller VM, enabling AppsON so that customer VMs can run on the appliance itself.
3An administrator needs to provide both block (SAN) and file (NAS) services from a single PowerStore appliance. Which deployment mode meets this requirement?
A.PowerStore T in Block Optimized mode
B.PowerStore T in Unified mode
C.PowerStore X model
D.PowerStore D model
Explanation: Only the PowerStore T appliance in Unified mode supports simultaneous block and file (NAS) workloads on the same cluster. Unified is the default deployment mode for PowerStore T systems.
4What does PowerStore's Dynamic Resiliency Engine (DRE) replace compared to traditional storage arrays?
A.vVols and VASA provider integration
B.Static RAID groups and dedicated hot-spare drives
C.End-to-end NVMe and NVMe-oF connectivity
D.Asynchronous replication snapshots
Explanation: Dynamic Resiliency Engine virtualizes drive capacity into chunks and distributes parity and spare space across all drives in a resiliency set. It removes the need for static RAID group design and dedicated hot-spare drives that traditional arrays require.
5Which PowerStoreOS release introduced native synchronous replication via Metro Volume?
A.PowerStoreOS 1.0
B.PowerStoreOS 2.0
C.PowerStoreOS 2.1
D.PowerStoreOS 3.0
Explanation: Native Metro Volume, which provides synchronous replication of block resources between two PowerStore clusters in an active/active configuration, was introduced in PowerStoreOS 3.0. Earlier releases supported only asynchronous replication.
6Which method is recommended for the very first discovery and initial configuration of a brand-new PowerStore appliance when on-site?
A.SSH into the cluster management IP using default credentials
B.Connect a workstation directly to the service port on Node B and browse to https://128.221.1.250
C.Use vCenter to import the array as a vSAN ReadyNode
D.Use the PowerStore CLI from the cluster's serial console
Explanation: Dell's documented initial configuration workflow has the technician connect a laptop directly to the service port on Node B, set a static IP on the service LAN, and browse to https://128.221.1.250 to access PowerStore Manager and run the Initial Configuration Wizard.
7An administrator wants the PowerStore cluster to use jumbo frames for NAS traffic. Which value must be set?
A.Cluster MTU = 1500
B.Cluster MTU = 4096
C.Cluster MTU = 9000
D.Cluster MTU = 16384
Explanation: Dell recommends setting the cluster MTU to 9000 to enable jumbo frames for NAS, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP, and asynchronous replication traffic. All switches and hosts on the path must also be configured with MTU 9000 for end-to-end jumbo frame support.
8On a PowerStore T appliance, NAS server network interfaces are created on which physical ports by default?
A.The two bonded ports on the embedded module 4-port card
B.The Fibre Channel ports of an optional I/O module
C.The 1 GbE management port on Node A
D.Any ports tagged with the storage service tag
Explanation: PowerStore creates NAS server interfaces on the two bonded ports of the embedded module 4-port card. Dell recommends configuring link aggregation across the corresponding switch ports for the highest performance and availability.
9Which two pieces of information are MOST critical to gather BEFORE running the PowerStore Initial Configuration Wizard?
A.The vCenter root password and ESXi build number
B.The cluster management IP, gateway, DNS, NTP, and SMTP details
C.The Pure Storage migration license and Veeam repository address
D.The Active Directory schema master and forest functional level
Explanation: Before initial configuration, technicians must complete the PowerStore Initial Configuration Worksheet which captures cluster name, management/storage/iSCSI IPs, default gateway, DNS, NTP, SMTP, and SupportAssist details. These inputs are required to bring the cluster online.
10When configuring an Ethernet switch pair for a PowerStore T cluster's default System Bond, which technology is REQUIRED on the switch side to support LACP across two stacked or peered switches?
A.Spanning Tree BPDU Guard
B.VLT, MLAG, or an equivalent multi-chassis link aggregation
C.PIM Sparse Mode
D.DHCP Snooping
Explanation: Because PowerStore's default System Bond uses LACP across two switches, the switch pair must support multi-chassis link aggregation such as Dell VLT, Cisco vPC, or Arista MLAG. Without it, LACP cannot form across two physical switches.

About the Dell PowerStore Deploy 2023 Exam

The Dell Technologies PowerStore Deploy 2023 (D-PST-DY-23) exam validates the knowledge and skills required to deploy PowerStore T and X storage arrays in open-systems environments. It covers PowerStore architecture (NVMe NVRAM, dual-node active/active, Dynamic Resiliency Engine, deployment modes), Ethernet switching and initial configuration, host group and protection policy administration, block/file/VMware provisioning across FC/iSCSI/NVMe-FC/NVMe-TCP, native asynchronous and Metro Volume replication, NAS server replication, and native migration from Dell EMC Unity, VNX, SC Series, and PS Series. The certification replaced the retired DES-1221 Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions track on February 6, 2023.

Assessment

Two-part exam: Part 1 written multiple-choice and Part 2 simulation-based deployment tasks. The exam validates the ability to deploy PowerStore T and X arrays in open-systems environments, including initial configuration, block/file/VMware provisioning, native replication, and migration from Unity, VNX, SC, and PS Series sources.

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

63% (Part 1) / 66% (Part 2)

Exam Fee

$230 USD (Dell Technologies / Pearson VUE)

Dell PowerStore Deploy 2023 Exam Content Outline

5%

PowerStore Concepts and Features

PowerStore use cases, T vs X models, NVMe NVRAM dual-ported write cache, NVMe SSD/SCM drives, dual-node active/active architecture, Dynamic Resiliency Engine (DRE/DRE-DP), deployment modes (Unified/Block-Optimized/X), PowerStoreOS 1.0/2.0/2.1/3.0 capability timeline

10%

PowerStore Implementation

Ethernet switching for PowerStore including LACP across VLT/MLAG/vPC pairs, MTU 9000 jumbo frames, service-port discovery (https://128.221.1.250), the Initial Configuration Worksheet, cluster creation, multi-appliance clustering up to four, licensing and included software

10%

PowerStore Administration

PowerStore Manager, PSTCLI, REST API and Ansible Modules, host groups by OS type (ESXi/Linux/Windows/AIX), protection policies combining snapshot rules and replication rules, RBAC roles (Administrator, Storage Administrator, Storage Operator, Security Administrator), day-2 monitoring

15%

PowerStore Block Provisioning

Always-on data reduction and thin provisioning, host registration with WWPN/IQN/NQN, FC and iSCSI plus NVMe-FC and NVMe/TCP, single-initiator FC zoning, dynamic node affinity, volume groups for write-order consistency, applying protection policies to block resources, online expand (no shrink)

15%

PowerStore File Provisioning

NAS server creation, multiprotocol (SMB+NFS), AD integration with Kerberos, NDMP backup, file QoS, file-level retention (FLR-E/FLR-C), CAVA antivirus, quotas (user/group/quota tree), file system snapshots and thin clones, NAS server replication (PowerStoreOS 3.0+)

15%

PowerStore VMware Provisioning

Built-in VASA provider, vVol datastores, SPBM-driven per-VM snapshots and replication, ESXi host registration including NVMe/TCP and NVMe-FC initiators, VMFS sizing best practices, AppsON on PowerStore X internal nodes, vMotion-aware online vVol migration

15%

PowerStore Remote Protection

Remote system pairing between clusters, asynchronous block and NAS server replication with configurable RPO (5 min - 24 h), native Metro Volume synchronous active/active block replication with witness, planned/unplanned failover and failback, RP4VM optional VM-level replication

15%

PowerStore Migration

Native migration tool for Dell EMC Unity, VNX (block, plus VNX file in PowerStoreOS 3.0+), SC Series, and PS Series; agent-based and agentless modes; non-disruptive cutover with host multipathing; multiprotocol VNX file limitation; cancel-before-commit rollback; PowerStore X CPU/memory considerations

How to Pass the Dell PowerStore Deploy 2023 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 63% (Part 1) / 66% (Part 2)
  • Assessment: Two-part exam: Part 1 written multiple-choice and Part 2 simulation-based deployment tasks. The exam validates the ability to deploy PowerStore T and X arrays in open-systems environments, including initial configuration, block/file/VMware provisioning, native replication, and migration from Unity, VNX, SC, and PS Series sources.
  • Time limit: 120 minutes
  • Exam fee: $230 USD

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Dell PowerStore Deploy 2023 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the PowerStoreOS feature timeline: 1.0 base, 2.0 added DRE-DP and the 500 model, 2.1 added NVMe/TCP and software performance boost, 3.0 added Metro Volume, NAS server replication, and VNX file import
2Know the PowerStore deployment modes cold: T-Unified (block + file), T-Block-Optimized (block only, more CPU/memory for block), and X (block + vVols + AppsON, no file)
3Practice the initial-configuration discovery flow: connect to the Node B service port, set a static IP on the service LAN, and browse to https://128.221.1.250 to launch the Initial Configuration Wizard
4Drill the supported native-migration sources: Unity, VNX (block, plus VNX file in 3.0+), SC Series, PS Series — and remember PowerMax/VMAX and third-party arrays are NOT supported
5Study host group rules: hosts in a host group must share the same OS type, and ESXi/Linux/Windows/AIX cannot be mixed in one group
6Understand Metro Volume requirements: two clusters, witness for tiebreaking, supported vSphere Metro Storage Cluster topology, and zero-RPO active/active semantics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dell PowerStore Deploy 2023 (D-PST-DY-23) exam?

D-PST-DY-23 is the Dell Technologies certification exam that validates the ability to deploy PowerStore T and X storage arrays in open-systems environments. It covers PowerStore concepts, implementation (including Ethernet switching, discovery, and initial configuration), administration, block/file/VMware provisioning, native replication, and migration from Unity, VNX, SC Series, and PS Series. It replaced the retired DES-1221 Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions track on February 6, 2023.

How much does the Dell PowerStore Deploy exam cost and how long is it?

The D-PST-DY-23 exam costs $230 USD per attempt, runs 120 minutes, and is delivered by Pearson VUE either in-person or online proctored. The exam has two parts: Part 1 is written multiple-choice and Part 2 is simulation-based. The Part 1 passing score is 63% and Part 2 is 66%.

What domains and weightings are on the PowerStore Deploy exam?

The exam is split into eight domains: PowerStore Concepts and Features (5%), Implementation (10%), Administration (10%), Block Provisioning (15%), File Provisioning (15%), VMware Provisioning (15%), Remote Protection (15%), and Migration (15%). The 100 practice questions on this page are distributed proportionally to those weights.

What is the difference between PowerStore T and PowerStore X?

PowerStore T runs PowerStoreOS directly on the appliance hardware and supports both block (SAN) and file (NAS) services in Unified mode, or block-only in Block-Optimized mode. PowerStore X runs PowerStoreOS as a controller VM on top of an internal ESXi hypervisor, which enables AppsON — running customer VMs directly on the appliance — and supports block plus vVols, but not file (NAS).

Which migration sources does PowerStore's native migration tool support?

PowerStore's built-in native migration tool supports importing block volumes from Dell EMC Unity, VNX (block), SC Series (Compellent), and PS Series (EqualLogic). PowerStoreOS 3.0 added native VNX file import for SMB-only and NFS-only file systems (multiprotocol file systems are not supported by the native importer). Non-Dell sources such as NetApp ONTAP require host- or hypervisor-based migration.

What is Metro Volume on PowerStore?

Metro Volume is the native synchronous replication feature introduced in PowerStoreOS 3.0. A Metro Volume is presented active/active across two PowerStore clusters, providing zero-RPO availability and supporting vSphere Metro Storage Cluster (vMSC) deployments. A witness at a third location is used to break ties during inter-cluster failures.

How long is the PowerStore Deploy certification valid?

The Dell Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions credential is valid for 3 years from the issue date. To renew, candidates must pass the current PowerStore Deploy exam or earn a higher Dell PowerStore credential before the certification expires.