Dell PowerScale Design Certification Update: D-PSC-DS-23 Retiring, D-PSC-DS-01 Launching on October 17, 2025
Dell Technologies has officially announced that the D-PSC-DS-23 PowerScale Design certification exam will be retired on October 16, 2025, and a new PowerScale Design v2 D-PSC-DS-01 exam will launch the very next day – October 17, 2025. This update marks an important evolution in Dell’s certification program, ensuring that professionals stay current with the latest advancements in PowerScale architecture and design principles.
Why This Certification Matters
The Dell PowerScale Design certification is a key credential for IT professionals, architects, and consultants who need to demonstrate their ability to design and size PowerScale solutions effectively. It validates your expertise in:
- Planning and architecting PowerScale solutions based on business and environmental requirements.
- Leveraging PowerScale Scale-Out NAS storage and the OneFS operating system.
- Applying sizing techniques and design best practices for real-world implementations.
Whether you’re working in enterprise environments, service providers, or data-driven industries, this certification proves your ability to translate business needs into robust, scalable, and efficient storage solutions.
About the D-PSC-DS-23 Exam (Retiring October 16, 2025)
The D-PSC-DS-23 exam focuses on architectural and design principles that enable professionals to deliver effective PowerScale solutions.
Key exam topics include:
- Understanding the PowerScale Scale-Out NAS storage architecture
- Working with the OneFS operating system
- Applying design and sizing methodologies to build real-world PowerScale solutions
- Balancing performance, capacity, and scalability to meet customer goals
This exam has long been the benchmark for demonstrating expertise in PowerScale design and solution planning.
Introducing the D-PSC-DS-01 Exam (Launching October 17, 2025)
Starting October 17, 2025, Dell will release the PowerScale Design v2 D-PSC-DS-01 exam – a refreshed and updated version that reflects the latest advancements in PowerScale technology and enterprise data storage needs.
The D-PSC-DS-01 exam is designed to validate the same core skills while incorporating new features, design methodologies, and best practices.
Professionals who pass this exam will demonstrate mastery in architecting next-generation PowerScale solutions that are:
- Scalable to handle massive data growth
- Efficient in resource utilization and performance optimization
- Resilient for enterprise-grade reliability and uptime
This exam represents the next step in Dell’s PowerScale certification evolution, ensuring certified professionals remain current with the latest design standards.
Who Should Pursue This Certification
This certification is ideal for:
- Solution Architects who design enterprise storage infrastructures.
- Pre-sales Engineers and Consultants involved in scoping and sizing PowerScale solutions.
- IT Infrastructure Professionals aiming to deepen their expertise in scalable NAS storage.
Earning the D-PSC-DS-01 certification signals to employers and clients that you can deliver high-performance, cost-efficient, and scalable PowerScale solutions that meet modern business demands.
Transition Timeline
D-PSC-DS-23 Retirement Date: October 16, 2025
D-PSC-DS-01 Launch Date: October 17, 2025
Professionals currently preparing for the D-PSC-DS-23 exam are encouraged to complete their certification before the retirement date. Those who plan to get certified after that should shift their preparation toward D-PSC-DS-01.
The transition from D-PSC-DS-23 to D-PSC-DS-01 reflects Dell’s commitment to keeping its certifications aligned with real-world technology advancements. By earning the new certification, professionals can stay ahead in a competitive storage solutions market and demonstrate their ability to architect next-generation PowerScale environments.
