Introduction to Dell EMC Certified Specialist - Platform Engineer - Isilon Exam

The Dell EMC E20-655 Exam is challenging and thorough preparation is essential for success. This exam study guide is designed to help you prepare for the Isilon Specialist Platform Engineers certification exam. It contains a detailed list of the topics covered on the Professional exam, as well as a detailed list of preparation resources. These study guides for the Dell EMC Isilon Specialist Platform Engineers will help guide you through the study process for your certification.

E20-655 Dell EMC Isilon Specialist Platform Engineers Exam Summary

●     Exam Name: Dell EMC Isilon Specialist Platform Engineers

●     Exam Code: E20-655

●     Exam Price: $230 (USD)

●     Duration: 90 mins

●     Number of Questions: 60

●     Passing Score: 63%

●     Books / Training:

○     PowerScale Concepts (MR-1WNISILONFUND)

○     PowerScale Hardware Concepts (MR-7WP-ISIHBG17)

○     PowerScale Hardware Installation (MR-7WP-ISIINST17)

○     PowerScale Implementation (MR-7WP-ISIIC17)

○     PowerScale Hardware (MR-7WP-ISIHM17)

●     Schedule Exam: Pearson VUE

●     Sample Questions: Dell EMC Isilon Specialist Platform Engineers Sample Questions

●     Recommended Practice: Dell EMC E20-655 Certification Practice Exam

Exam Syllabus: E20-655 Dell EMC Certified Specialist - Platform Engineer - Isilon

1. Isilon FRU Basics and Guidelines (11%)

- Describe Isilon nodes and node replaceable components

- Describe and differentiate between the internal and external networking, and internal network cabling for Isilon nodes

- Describe hardware safety precautions and SolVe Desktop procedures

 

2. Isilon Hardware Installation (27%)

- Describe the process and activities for "planning" the installation of Isilon hardware

- Describe the activities and considerations for preparing the installation site

- Describe the process for installing the Isilon nodes

- Describe the process for installing components into the Isilon nodes

- Describe the process for cabling an Isilon node to internal and external networks

 

3. Isilon Initial Configuration (27%)

- Describe the process and actions for creating a new cluster

- Describe the steps for joining a node to an existing cluster

- Describe the steps and process for completing an initial configuration

- Describe other configuration options such as configuring ESRS, disabling SupportIQ, and configuring SmartLock Compliance mode

 

4. Isilon Hardware Maintenance (35%)

- Describe the process for opening the different series of Isilon nodes and preparing the node for service

- Describe the FRU processes, components, and associated activities with component replacement

- Describe CRUs, their purpose, and relationship to FRUs

- Describe the FRU and CRU differences and activities for the HD400 node series

- Describe the processes and activities to perform a node replacement for a failed node

Dell EMC E20-655 Certification Sample Questions and Answers

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E20-655 Dell EMC Isilon Specialist Platform Engineers Sample Questions:-

01. You are installing a fully populated Gen 6 chassis in a customer rack and no lift is available. Using no less than two people to lift the chassis, which components must be removed before lifting is attempted?

a) Drive sleds and compute modules

b) Hard drives

c) Hard drives and power supplies

d) Drive sleds and power supplies

 

02. In a Dell EMC Isilon, what is the minimum number of Gen 6 nodes required to create a new cluster?

a) Two

b) Three

c) Four

d) Five

 

03. What is a responsibility of a Dell EMC Isilon platform engineer?

a) Implements Active Directory integration on the Isilon cluster

b) Creates the Configuration Guide

c) Creates the delivery schedule

d) Initializes the Isilon cluster and handovers the initialization logs

 

04. You are reinstalling the drive suitcases back into four new HD400 nodes you just installed. What is an important consideration when putting the suitcases back into the nodes?

a) SSD must be installed in the lowest node number

b) SSD must be installed in the highest bay number

c) SSD must be installed in the lowest bay number

d) SSDs must be installed evenly across each node

 

05. You are cabling new Dell EMC Isilon Gen 6 nodes to an existing Gen 6 cluster. What is an important consideration for the internal network connectivity?

a) Each cluster node must be connected to both of the internal networks

b) An internal network consisting of only Ethernet switches is not supported

c) The redundant internal network must be configured as a single full-mesh network

d) An internal network consisting of only InfiniBand switches is not supported

 

06. Once a new Dell EMC Isilon cluster is configured, you should perform an HTTP test. What is the proper way to test the HTTP connectivity?

a) Connect to the FQDNS name using NFS

b) Map a drive to a windows share and test if copying a file works

c) Connect to http://FQDNS name/IFS

d) Connect to the WebUI using https://clusteripaddress:8080

 

07. During a new installation, why do SAS/SATA drives in Dell EMC Isilon Gen 5 nodes need to be fully-seated before the node powers on?

a) Node will continuously reboot

b) Drives not fully-seated will not be recognized

c) Node will not power on

d) Drives not fully-seated will fail

 

08. A company is deploying a Dell EMC Isilon cluster for the first time and requests an Isilon platform engineer to configure the Isilon cluster.

What is recommended to perform the initial configuration of the Isilon cluster?

a) Use the front panel to create the cluster

b) Connect using a VGA cable to access the Configuration wizard prompt

c) Connect to the node using a serial cable

d) Access the cluster through the customer’s network by launching a serial terminal emulator

 

09. Which external Ethernet networks are available for Gen 6 nodes?

a) 1 GbE and 10 GbE

b) 1 GbE and 40 GbE

c) 10 GbE and 40 GbE

d) 10 GbE and 100 GbE

 

10. To maintain high-availability on Dell EMC Isilon Gen 5 or Gen 6 clusters, two back-end switches are required. What is the proper installation of the back-end switches?

a) Switch A should be connected to the left PDU and switch B should be connected to the right PDU

b) Switch ports should face the rear of the rack

c) Switch power supplies require a UPS for each connected circuit

d) When racking the switches, leave at least 1U of space between the switches to allow adequate air flow for cooling

 

Answers:-

Answer 1:- a

Answer 2:- c

Answer 3:- d

Answer 4:- c

Answer 5:- a

Answer 6:- d

Answer 7:- b

Answer 8:- c

Answer 9:- c

Answer 10:- b