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EMC E20-555 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | EMC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | EMC Isilon Solutions and Design Specialist Exam for Technology Architects |
| Exam Number: | E20-555 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Proctored exam, Multiple Choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 (approx.) |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD (approx.) |
| Passing Score: | 63% (approx.) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Dell EMC Isilon Administration Specialist Dell EMC Technology Architect (DTA) |
| Recommended Training: | Dell EMC Isilon Administration and Design Training Dell Technologies Isilon OneFS Courses |
| Exam Registration: | Dell Technologies Certification Portal Pearson VUE Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based proctored exam via Pearson VUE (online or test center) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended hands-on experience with Dell EMC Isilon systems and general storage/networking knowledge; no strict formal prerequisite required. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.dell.com |
EMC E20-555 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Cluster Design and Components | - Hardware components and compatibility - Cluster sizing and scalability |
| Topic 2: Data Replication | - SyncIQ configuration and workflows |
| Topic 3: Networking and Client Access | - SmartConnect load balancing - NFS, SMB, and multiprotocol access |
| Topic 4: Isilon OneFS Architecture | - Cluster architecture and node types - OneFS file system fundamentals |
| Topic 5: Monitoring and Troubleshooting | - System health monitoring - Common troubleshooting scenarios |
| Topic 6: Installation and Implementation | - Deployment best practices - Initial cluster setup |
| Topic 7: Security and Access Control | - Role-based access control (RBAC) - Authentication and authorization |
| Topic 8: Performance and Scalability | - Performance tuning considerations - Scalability planning |
| Topic 9: Data Protection and Storage Management | - SnapshotIQ and snapshot management - SmartPools policies |
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Recommended hands-on experience with Dell EMC Isilon systems and general storage/networking knowledge; no strict formal prerequisite required. Since requirements can change, verify the current rules on the official EMC exam page before scheduling.
The official EMC Isilon Solutions and Design Specialist Exam for Technology Architects outline organizes the exam into 9 domains. The three largest are Isilon OneFS Architecture, Networking and Client Access, and Performance and Scalability. See the full list in the topics section above — the 345 practice questions at ExamTorrent address every domain there.
The E20-555 exam is a EMC certification exam that measures the skills defined in the EMC Isilon Solutions and Design Specialist Exam for Technology Architects syllabus shown above. It feeds into these credential paths: Dell EMC Technology Architect (DTA), Dell EMC Isilon Administration Specialist. Candidates range from students to seasoned professionals, and the material at ExamTorrent reflects that — 345 practice questions written in accessible language, with verified answers, in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
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EMC Isilon Solutions and Design Specialist Exam for Technology Architects Sample Questions:
Which tool is used to perform a cluster-wide kernel configuration change on an Isilon Gen 6 cluster?
- A. gconfig
- B. sysct1
- C. isi_for_array
- D. isi_tardis
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
When designing a SmartConnect IP pool, what is the recommended IP address pool allocation method and protocol state for SMB?
- A. Static, stateless
- B. Dynamic, stateful
- C. Static, stateful
- D. Dynamic, stateless
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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If Dynamic IP Address Allocation is being configured in Isilon SmartConnect, which policy setting needs to be determined?
- A. Dynamic
- B. Rebalance
- C. Static
- D. Load Balancing
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
What does Isilon OneFS use to re-write data when a disk read fails?
- A. Dynamic Sector Repair
- B. NVRAM
- C. Isilon Data Integrity
- D. CRC
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
A customer has an SMB file directory with 375 TB of data on the primary cluster with a protection level of N+3:1. They want to replicate this directory to the secondary cluster. They are interested in the possibility of setting protection levels on the target cluster.
Which target directory protection level information can be provided?
- A. Cannot be altered and is controlled by SyncIQ
- B. Does not need to match the source and is configured separately on the target cluster
- C. Must match the source and is configured separately on the target cluster
- D. Can be altered by the command line interface and is controlled by SyncIQ
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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