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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Cisco
Exam Format
120 min
90-110
825
Professional
Registration
$400 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese
Validity
3 years
Pass any Expert-level exam; Pass any two Professional concentration exams; Pass any three Associate exams
350-601 Exam Topics and Domains
350-601 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with EVPN, Fabric Interconnects, MDS switches, Nexus switches, and more.
1
Network
25%
Apply routing protocols
OSPFv2 and OSPFv3MP-BGPPIMFHRP
- Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols in data center environments
- Implement redundancy and high availability
- Optimize routing for data center networks
Apply switching protocols
RSTP+LACPvPC
- Implement Layer 2 protocols for redundancy and load balancing
- Configure and troubleshoot vPC on Nexus switches
- Optimize switching performance in data centers
Apply overlay protocols
VXLANEVPN
- Implement VXLAN EVPN fabric
- Configure overlay networks
- Troubleshoot VXLAN EVPN issues
Apply ACI concepts
ACI fabric setupAccess policiesVMM integration
- Deploy and manage ACI fabric
- Configure ACI policies
- Integrate ACI with virtualization platforms
2
Compute
25%
Implement Cisco Unified Compute System Rack Servers
Standalone C-Series deploymentIntegration with UCS Manager
- Deploy and manage Cisco UCS C-Series rack servers
- Configure CIMC for standalone operation
- Integrate rack servers with UCS Manager
Implement Cisco Unified Compute System Blade Chassis
Initial setupInfrastructure managementNetwork management
- Deploy UCS blade chassis infrastructure
- Configure UCS Manager for blade servers
- Implement network and storage connectivity
Implement compute policies and profiles
Service profilesPoliciesFirmware management
- Create and manage service profiles
- Implement compute policies
- Manage firmware updates
Implement Cisco HyperFlex
HyperFlex architectureHyperFlex deployment
- Understand HyperFlex architecture
- Deploy HyperFlex clusters
- Manage HyperFlex infrastructure
3
Storage Network
20%
Implement Fibre Channel
Fibre Channel protocolsVSANsZoning
- Configure Fibre Channel connectivity
- Implement VSANs and zoning
- Troubleshoot FC issues
Implement FCoE
FCoE conceptsMultihop FCoE
- Deploy FCoE in data center
- Configure unified fabric
- Implement FCoE NPV
Implement iSCSI
iSCSI configuration
- Configure iSCSI storage connectivity
- Implement iSCSI security
- Optimize iSCSI performance
Implement NPV and NPIV
NPV configurationNPIV implementation
- Implement NPV for scalability
- Configure NPIV for virtualization
- Troubleshoot NPV/NPIV issues
4
Automation
15%
Implement automation tools
Cisco DCNMCisco Intersight
- Deploy automation tools
- Implement infrastructure as code
- Automate routine tasks
Implement scripting and APIs
REST APIsPython scriptingAnsible
- Create automation scripts
- Implement API integration
- Deploy configuration management
Implement orchestration
Workflow automation
- Design automation workflows
- Implement orchestration solutions
- Integrate with cloud platforms
5
Security
15%
Implement network security
AAAControl plane securityData plane security
- Implement AAA services
- Configure control plane protection
- Secure data plane traffic
Implement compute security
RBAC in UCSSecure boot
- Implement RBAC for compute resources
- Configure platform security features
- Integrate with enterprise authentication
Implement storage security
SAN securityEncryption
- Secure storage infrastructure
- Implement encryption solutions
- Configure access controls
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 350-601 earns the CCNP Data Center / CCIE Data Center Core certification. It sits in the Data Center track.
Current Level Exams
- 300-610 - DCIDDesigning Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
- 300-615 - DCITTroubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
- 300-620 - DCACIImplementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure
- 300-625 - DCSANImplementing Cisco Storage Area Networking
- 300-630 - DCACIAImplementing Cisco ACI - Advanced
- 300-635 - DCAUTOAutomating and Programming Cisco Data Center Solutions
Next Level Options
- CCIE-DC-LAB - CCIE Data Center Lab Exam 8-hour hands-on lab exam
- CCDE-PRACTICAL - CCDE Practical Exam Design expert certification
Alternative Paths
- 350-401 - ENCOREnterprise infrastructure skills complement data center
- 350-701 - SCORSecurity expertise for data center environments
- 350-901 - DEVCORAutomation and programmability focus
- 350-501 - SPCORLarge-scale infrastructure expertise
- 300-435 - ENAUTOEnterprise automation complements DC automation
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-05-21
- Announcement date: 2024-03-15
Updates
- VXLAN EVPN Latest enhancements Increased focus on EVPN Type-5 routes and DCI • Release date: 2024-Q2
- Cisco Intersight SaaS and Virtual Appliance New management paradigm replacing UCS Central • Release date: 2024-ongoing
- Nexus Dashboard 3.0 Unified operations platform for data center management • Release date: 2024-Q1
- ACI Multi-Site 3.2 Enhanced multi-site orchestration capabilities • Release date: 2024
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network Engineers and Data Center Engineers.
- 3-5 years of experience implementing and operating data center technologies
- CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge
- Experience with Cisco Nexus switches and UCS servers
- Understanding of virtualization technologies
- Basic knowledge of storage networking
- Familiarity with automation and programmability concepts