Why Study with PlanetCert?
The Latest Questions
Practice questions and exam topics aligned with the current exam objectives.
Detailed Explanations
Go beyond the answer. Master the material with comprehensive learning and professional explanations for every concept.
AI-Powered Insights
Personalized preparation guidance that adapts to your performance and identifies weak spots automatically.
Exam Information
Official specifications published by Cisco
Exam Format
40 min
25-35
Specialist
Registration
$300 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
Pass the current version of 500-240 exam; Pass any Expert-level exam; Pass any two Professional concentration exams
500-240 Exam Topics and Domains
500-240 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with Carrier Ethernet, L2VPN, LDP, RSVP-TE, and more.
1
Mobile Backhaul Legacy Interoperability
20%
Legacy Mobile Backhaul Technologies
TDM to Packet MigrationPseudowire Implementation
- Understand legacy mobile backhaul architectures
- Configure pseudowire services for circuit emulation
- Implement interoperability between TDM and packet networks
2
MBH End-to-End Communication Basics, Unified MPLS for IP MBH Communication - Clock and Timing
20%
End-to-End Mobile Backhaul Communication
Mobile Network ArchitectureUnified MPLS Implementation
- Design end-to-end mobile backhaul solutions
- Implement Unified MPLS architecture
- Configure label distribution protocols
Clock and Timing Synchronization
Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE)IEEE 1588v2 PTP
- Configure SyncE for frequency synchronization
- Implement IEEE 1588v2 for phase/time synchronization
- Design redundant timing architectures
3
MBH Architecture, Transport Architectures, Migration Strategies, Radio Frequency Principles
25%
Mobile Backhaul Architecture
Hierarchical ArchitectureTransport Technologies
- Design hierarchical backhaul architectures
- Select appropriate transport technologies
- Implement network redundancy
Migration Strategies
2G/3G to 4G Migration5G Readiness
- Plan migration from legacy to modern architectures
- Prepare networks for 5G requirements
- Ensure service continuity during migration
Radio Frequency Fundamentals
RF PropagationMIMO Technology
- Understand RF propagation principles
- Calculate link budgets
- Implement MIMO technologies
4
Implementing Traffic Management
5%
Quality of Service (QoS)
Traffic ClassificationCongestion Management
- Implement QoS policies for mobile backhaul
- Configure traffic shaping and policing
- Design congestion avoidance mechanisms
5
Configuring Core, Aggregation, and Cisco RAN Access Layer Devices, Advanced Features
20%
Core Layer Configuration
Core RoutingMPLS Core
- Configure core routing protocols
- Implement MPLS in the core network
- Design high-availability core architectures
Aggregation Layer Configuration
Service AggregationRing Protection
- Configure aggregation layer services
- Implement ring protection mechanisms
- Optimize aggregation network performance
Access Layer and RAN Configuration
Cell Site RoutersAdvanced Features
- Configure cell site routers
- Implement security features
- Deploy advanced services at the edge
6
Cisco UMMT Service and Control Architectures
5%
Unified MPLS Mobile Transport (UMMT)
UMMT ArchitectureSDN Integration
- Understand UMMT architecture
- Implement service control mechanisms
- Integrate SDN technologies
7
Cisco ASR Devices for MBH
5%
ASR Platform Configuration
ASR 900 SeriesASR 920 ConfigurationASR 9000 Series
- Configure ASR platforms for mobile backhaul
- Implement platform-specific features
- Optimize ASR performance for MBH applications
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 500-240 earns the Cisco Partner Field Engineer - Mobile Backhaul Specialist certification. It sits in the Service Provider / Partner Field Engineer track.
Current Level Exams
- 500-230 - CSPRFE - Cisco Service Provider Routing Field Engineer
- 500-210 - CSPOFE - Cisco Service Provider Optical Field Engineer
- 500-220 - ECMS - Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions
Next Level Options
Alternative Paths
- 350-401 - ENCOR - Enterprise CoreEnterprise skills applicable to mobile backhaul
- 300-415 - ENSDWI - SD-WAN ImplementationSD-WAN increasingly used in mobile backhaul
- 350-901 - DEVCOR - DevNet CoreAutomation and programmability for mobile networks
- 300-635 - DCAUTO - Data Center AutomationMobile core often hosted in data centers
Practice with Precision
The PlanetCert Simulator mirrors the real exam environment with authentic questions and timed pressure.
How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for 500-240.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-Q4
Updates
- Segment Routing (SR-MPLS and SRv6) May appear in future exam updates
- Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) Future consideration for industrial 5G
- Network Slicing Likely in next major update
- 400G/800G Optical Transport Transport capacity planning
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Field Engineers working in service provider environments and Network Engineers specializing in mobile backhaul.
- 2-3 years of experience in service provider environments
- Knowledge of mobile network architectures
- Experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms
- Understanding of MPLS and transport technologies
- Familiarity with synchronization concepts