Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
300-160
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Real Questions
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Data Center Infrastructure Design
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Data Center Storage Network Design
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Data Center Compute Connectivity Design
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What topics are on the 300-160 exam?
How do I earn the Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure certification?
Career Progression
Typical Path
- Junior Data Center EngineerCCNA
- Data Center EngineerCCNP Data Center
- Senior Data Center EngineerCCNP Data Center + Specializations
- Data Center ArchitectCCIE Data Center
How do I study for the 300-160 Exam?
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Official Training
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Updates
2020-02-23
300-160 DCID Exam Retired
Cisco retired the 300-160 DCID exam as part of the major certification program restructuring. This exam was part of the CCNP Data Center certification track from 2016-2020.
Impact: critical
2019-06-24
Cisco Announces Major Certification Program Changes
Cisco announced a complete restructuring of its certification program, affecting all tracks including Data Center.
Impact: high
2019-09-01
Transition Period Begins
Cisco opened registration for new certification exams while current exams remained available.
Impact: medium
2020-02-24
New CCNP Data Center Track Launches
The new CCNP Data Center certification structure went live with updated exams.
Impact: high
2016-07-11
300-160 DCID Exam Released
Cisco launched the 300-160 DCID exam as part of the CCNP Data Center v2 certification.
Impact: high
2018-08-01
Exam Topics Minor Update
Minor updates to exam topics to reflect current technologies.
Impact: low
2020-05-21
Migration Guidance Released
Cisco published detailed guidance for candidates transitioning from 300-160 to 300-610.
Impact: medium
2025-05-21
300-610 DCID v1.2 Minor Update Scheduled
Cisco announced minor updates to the current 300-610 DCID exam.
Impact: low
Who should take this exam?
Recommended Experience
- 5+ years of experience designing data center infrastructure
- Understanding of data center technologies and architectures
- Knowledge of Cisco data center products (Nexus, UCS, MDS)
- Experience with virtualization technologies
- Understanding of storage networking concepts
Experience Level: Intermediate-advanced
How do I register & what's the exam fee?
| Exam Cost | $300 USD |
| Testing Centers | Pearson VUE |
| Online Proctoring | Available |
How long is the certification valid?
| Valid For | 3 years |
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What jobs can I get with this?
Career Benefits
- Data Center Architect
- Data Center Engineer
- Infrastructure Architect
- Network Design Engineer
- Solutions Architect