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EMC DES-5221 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell EMC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Data Center Networking Exam |
| Exam Number: | DES-5221 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Exam Format: | Drag and Drop, Multiple Choice, Simulation |
| Related Certifications: | DCS-IE (Data Center Networking Implementation Engineer) |
| Exam Price: | $125 USD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Dell EMC Education - Implementing Data Center Networking with OS10 |
| Exam Registration: | Dell EMC Education Services Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or Onsite at authorized Pearson VUE testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended 6–12 months hands-on experience with Dell EMC Networking and data center environments |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.dellemc.com/content/dam/dell-emc/documents/en-us/DES-5221_Specialist_Implementation_Engineer_Data_Center_Networking_Exam.pdf |
EMC DES-5221 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Data Center Virtualization & VXLAN | 15% | - VXLAN architecture and configuration - EVPN control plane integration - Overlay network concepts |
| Topic 2: Quality of Service & Troubleshooting | 15% | - Monitoring and diagnostic tools - Troubleshooting methodology and common issues - QoS classification, marking, and queuing |
| Topic 3: Network Security and Access Control | 15% | - ACL implementation and management - Port security and control plane protection - AAA authentication and authorization |
| Topic 4: Layer 2 Switching and VLT | 20% | - VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree protocols - Virtual Link Trunking (VLT) architecture and configuration - Troubleshooting VLT environments - VLT peer and backup links, domain settings |
| Topic 5: IP Routing and Services | 20% | - VRF and route separation - DHCP, DHCP relay, and PBR - BGP basics and route policies - Static routing and OSPF configuration |
| Topic 6: Dell EMC Networking OS10 Fundamentals | 15% | - File management and system monitoring - Installation, upgrade, and basic configuration - OS10 architecture and features |
DES-5221 Exam Information and Product Questions
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- Layer 2 Switching and VLT (20%)
- Dell EMC Networking OS10 Fundamentals (15%)
- IP Routing and Services (20%)
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EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Data Center Networking Sample Questions:
Which field in an IP header is used for QoS marking?
- A. ToS
- B. SA
- C. CoS
- D. DA
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Which router types are contained in a single-area OSPF implementation?
- A. Backbone router and Internal router
- B. Stub router and ABR
- C. Internal router and ASBR
- D. ABR and ASBR
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Refer to the exhibit.
No static routing has been configured. For iBGP loopback-based peering, which statement is correct?
- A. A static route on S1 to 144.254.32.1/32 will eliminate the need for loopback-based peering with S3.
- B. It is not necessary for the routing table on S1 to have an entry for the loopback network of S3.
- C. S1 should have the Loopback network of S3 in its routing table for loopback-based peering.
- D. For iBGP peering, physical interface addresses must be used.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Refer to the exhibit.
What is the VRRP state of OS10-A after a router with a default VRRP admin priority with VRID100 comes online?
- A. master-state
- B. primary-state
- C. backup-state
- D. standby-state
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
What is a valid OS10 iBGP configuration?
- A. S2(config)# router bgp 64507
S2(config-router-bgp-64507)# neighbor 192.168.32.1
S2(config-router-neighbor)# remote-as 64507 S2(config-router-neighbor)# update-source loopback 0 S2(config-router-neighbor)# no shutdown - B. S2(config)# router bgp 64507
S2(config-router-bgp-64507)# neighbor 192.168.32.1
S2(config-router-bgp-64507)# remote-as 64507 S2(config-router-bgp-64507)# update-source loopback 0 S2(config-router-bgp-64507)# no shutdown - C. S2(config)# router bgp 64507
S2(config-router-bgp-64507)# remote-as 64507
S2(config-router-bgp-64507)# neighbor 192.168.32.1 S2(config-router-neighbor)# update-source loopback 0 S2(config-router-neighbor)# no shutdown - D. S2(config)# router bgp 64507
S2(config-router-bgp-64507)# peer-as 64507
S2(config-router-bgp-64507)# neighbor 192.168.32.1 S2(config-router-neighbor)# update-source loopback 0 S2(config-router-neighbor)# no shutdown
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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