EMC DES-1241 Exam Details & Actual Exam Questions

Exam Code/Number: DES-1241
Exam Name/Title: Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerStore Exam
Certification Provider: EMC
Corresponding Certification: DCS-PE

Exam Questions: 98
Updated On: Jul,16 2026
Certification Level: Specialist

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EMC DES-1241 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Dell EMC
Exam Name:	Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerStore
Exam Number:	DES-1241
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Real Exam Qty:	~60
Available Languages:	English
Passing Score:	63%
Related Certifications:	Dell EMC Specialist - Platform Engineer, PowerStore (DCS-PE)
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years
Exam Price:	$230 USD
Sample Questions:	EMC DES-1241 Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Proctored certification exam available through Pearson VUE testing centers and online proctored delivery.
Pre Condition:	Dell Technologies recommends knowledge of PowerStore storage systems and completion of relevant training. No mandatory prerequisite exam is required.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://learning.dell.com/content/dam/dell-emc/documents/en-us/DES-1241_Specialist_Platform_Engineer_PowerStore_Exam.pdf

EMC DES-1241 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: PowerStore Concepts and Features	6%	- PowerStore Fundamentals 1. Architecture and hardware components 2. PowerStore system and use cases 3. Reference documentation resources 4. System configurations and models
Topic 2: PowerStore Installation	7%	- Installation Preparation 1. Racking considerations 2. Power and environmental requirements 3. Installation workflow 4. Unpacking and rack installation tasks
Topic 3: PowerStore Maintenance	15%	- Maintenance Operations 1. Support and service activities 2. Drive replacement procedures 3. System health monitoring 4. Hardware replacement procedures
Topic 4: Software Upgrades	12%	- Upgrade Management 1. Upgrade process and validation 2. Software upgrade requirements 3. Post-upgrade verification
Topic 5: PowerStore Implementation	20%	- Configuration and Deployment 1. Network configuration options 2. Ethernet switching configuration process 3. PowerStore networking 4. Initial system configuration 5. Cluster expansion procedures 6. Ethernet switching requirements
Topic 6: Troubleshooting	30%	- Problem Diagnosis and Resolution 1. Service procedures and recovery actions 2. Log collection and diagnostic tools 3. Network connectivity troubleshooting 4. Hardware fault identification 5. System status and alert analysis
Topic 7: PowerStore Cabling	10%	- System Cabling 1. Power cabling 2. Front-end cabling 3. Back-end cabling