D-PSC-MN-01: Dell PowerScale Maintenance

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This certification validates knowledge of PowerScale product installation, cabling, and maintenance, including the components that make up the system. The qualifying exam covers PowerScale hardware concepts, hardware maintenance, installation, and implementation, including FRUs, CRUs, and upgrade procedures. It is intended for candidates with hands-on PowerScale experience or related training who want to demonstrate competence in maintaining Dell PowerScale environments.

Exam Topics

  • PowerScale Hardware Concepts25%
  • PowerScale Hardware Maintenance25%
  • PowerScale Hardware Installation25%
  • PowerScale Implementation25%

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QuestionQ1

PowerScale Hardware Installation

What prerequisite is required to install the TPM after replacing the system board in a PowerScale F900?

Explanation

A TPM is cryptographically bound to its original system board after installation and cannot be installed on a different replacement board. Installation after a system-board replacement therefore requires a new TPM.

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QuestionQ2

PowerScale Hardware Maintenance

Which resource should be reviewed before carrying out any Dell PowerScale platform maintenance activities?

Explanation

Dell SolVe Online supplies Dell’s step-by-step, product-specific procedures for maintenance activities, including the necessary prerequisites and approved execution steps.

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QuestionQ3

PowerScale Hardware Installation

An engineer plans to install nodes in a cabinet that has room for additional hardware. All six PDU ports are occupied.

What is the recommended way to support the new nodes in this cabinet?

Explanation

New nodes require available power outlets on redundant power paths. Installing two additional PDUs adds the required outlet capacity while preserving the paired, independent PDU design used for redundant power; a single added PDU would not maintain that redundancy.

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QuestionQ4

PowerScale Hardware Concepts

Which node is built on a Dell PowerEdge server?

Explanation

The PowerScale F900 is a Dell PowerEdge hardware-based (Gen14) node. The H700 and A300 use the separate Gen6-refresh chassis design, and the F800 is a legacy Isilon platform.

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QuestionQ5

PowerScale Hardware Maintenance

Dell Technical Support has requested that a part be returned to Dell Logistics for analysis.

Which process or document must be completed before returning the part?

Explanation

A Defective Material Return (DMR) documents the return of a part to Dell Logistics for defect analysis or study, enabling the part to be tracked and evaluated.

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PowerScale Hardware ConceptsPowerScale Hardware MaintenancePowerScale Hardware InstallationPowerScale Implementation
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