EMC E20-668 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell EMC |
| Exam Name: | Specialist - Platform Engineer, XtremIO Exam |
| Exam Number: | E20-668 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Related Certifications: | DCS-PE (Dell Certified Specialist - Platform Engineer) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $220 - $230 USD |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Response, Drag and Drop |
| Recommended Training: | Dell EMC XtremIO Platform Engineer Training Official E20-668 Exam Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Dell Technologies Certification Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 1-2 years hands-on experience with XtremIO storage systems |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.dell.com/content/dam/dell-emc/documents/en-us/e20_668_XTREMIO_Specialist_exam.pdf |
EMC E20-668 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: XtremIO Architecture and Hardware Fundamentals | 22% | - XtremIO X1 and X2 architecture overview
|
| Topic 2: Integration and Troubleshooting | 10% | - Common failure scenarios and resolution - Integration with RecoverPoint, VPLEX, AppSync |
| Topic 3: Maintenance and Expansion | 18% | - Software upgrades and patching - Online cluster expansion procedures - Health checks and component replacement |
| Topic 4: Installation and Initial Configuration | 26% | - ESRS and remote support setup - Racking, cabling, and power setup - XMS deployment and configuration - Cluster initialization and verification |
| Topic 5: System Management and Operations | 24% | - Management interfaces: GUI, CLI, REST API - Host configuration for Windows, Linux, VMware - Volume provisioning, mapping, and snapshots - Performance monitoring and reporting |
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