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NS0-522 Verified 2026 Edition

NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer - SAN Specialist, ONTAPPractice Test

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Exam Information

Official specifications published by NetApp

Exam Format

90 min
60
62%
Specialist

Registration

$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English

Validity

24 months
Pass a current SAN Specialist or higher-level NetApp exam before expiration

NS0-522 Exam Topics and Domains

NS0-522 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Host Utilities, LUNs, SnapMirror, igroups, and more.

1

ONTAP® SAN solution assessment

25%

Prerequisites and inventory for the installation of all SAN components during planning

SAN component inventory and prerequisites

Determine prerequisites and inventory for the installation of all SAN components during planning

Configuration components using tools

Planning and configuration tools

Identify configuration components using tools

Solution design and hardware provisioned to meet customer's requirements or expectations

SAN solution design

Design a solution and provision hardware to meet customer requirements or expectations

Environmental or physical considerations

Physical and environmental planning

Account for environmental or physical considerations

2

ONTAP SAN Concepts

25%

Data protection concepts

SAN data protection

Understand data protection concepts for ONTAP SAN

Storage controller configuration concepts

Controller and node concepts

Understand storage controller configuration concepts

Switch and/or host configuration concepts

Fabric and host concepts

Understand switch and/or host configuration concepts

Storage space utilization or management concepts

Space management concepts

Understand storage space utilization or management concepts

3

ONTAP SAN implementation and configuration

25%

Clustered storage systems and node configuration tasks

Cluster and node setup

Complete clustered storage systems and node configuration tasks

SVM configuration tasks

SAN SVM configuration

Complete SVM configuration tasks

Clustered storage system FCP configuration tasks

FCP configuration

Complete clustered storage system FCP configuration tasks

Clustered storage system NVMe configuration tasks

NVMe/FC and NVMe/TCP configuration

Complete clustered storage system NVMe configuration tasks

Clustered storage system iSCSI configuration tasks

iSCSI configuration

Complete clustered storage system iSCSI configuration tasks

Switches and host systems

Switch and host implementation

Configure switches and host systems

Data protection

Implement SAN data protection

Implement data protection

Storage space utilization or management concepts

Implement space management

Apply storage space utilization or management concepts

4

ONTAP SAN implementation testing and troubleshooting

25%

Testing tasks

Validation and testing

Perform testing tasks

Troubleshooting tasks

SAN troubleshooting

Perform troubleshooting tasks

Data migration

SAN data migration

Perform data migration

How do I earn this certification?

Passing NS0-522 earns the NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer SAN Specialist, ONTAP (NCIE-SAN) certification. It sits in the ONTAP / SAN track.

Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
Alternative Paths
  • NS0-516 - NCIE SAN Specialist, E-SeriesComplementary SAN implementation skills on the E-Series platform
  • NS0-529 - NCIE Data Protection Specialist Extends ONTAP implementation skills into data protection

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Implementation Engineer—SAN ONTAP Specialist (official certification page)NetApp Certification Catalog (INSIGHT)NetApp Certification Program (NCP) Policies and FAQsNetApp Learning Services and Certifications FAQsNetApp Learning Services Course CatalogNetApp Product Documentation (docs.netapp.com) — ONTAP SAN administrationNetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool (IMT)NetApp Hardware Universe

What's changed on this exam?

Current Status
  • ACTIVE
  • Last content update: 2026

Who should take this exam?

NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) certification
  • 6-12 months experience implementing ONTAP SAN solutions
  • Advanced SAN knowledge integrating and configuring block protocols in a customer environment

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Common Questions

What is the NetApp NS0-522 exam?
NS0-522 is the exam for the NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer - SAN Specialist, ONTAP (NCIE-SAN) certification. It validates your ability to plan, implement, integrate, and troubleshoot ONTAP SAN solutions across FC switched fabric, NVMe, and iSCSI environments, including integration with Windows, Linux, ESX, and UNIX hosts. It is the current successor to exam NS0-521.
How many questions are on the NS0-522 exam and what score do I need to pass?
The NS0-522 exam has 60 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions, a 90-minute time limit, and requires a minimum score of 62% to pass.
How much does the NS0-522 exam cost?
As of the NetApp price adjustment effective 1 May 2025, standard Specialist-level certification exams such as NS0-522 cost $200.00 USD.
What are the prerequisites for NS0-522?
Candidates must first achieve the NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) certification. NetApp also recommends 6-12 months of hands-on experience implementing ONTAP SAN solutions and advanced knowledge of configuring block protocols.
Is NS0-522 the same exam as NS0-521?
No. NS0-522 is the current exam code for the NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer - SAN Specialist, ONTAP certification, replacing the earlier NS0-521 code. The certification name and SAN ONTAP focus are the same; NetApp's INSIGHT certification catalog now lists NS0-522 as the active code.
How long is the NS0-522 certification valid?
NetApp certifications are active for 24 months once earned. You must recertify before expiration to keep the credential active.
What is the NS0-522 exam retake policy?
If you fail the first attempt you may retake it immediately; after multiple failures you must wait 14 days between attempts. If you pass, you must wait 12 months before retaking the same exam.

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