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Cisco 642-353 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Cisco Storage Networking Design Specialist (642-353) Exam |
| Exam Number: | 642-353 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years (typical Cisco certification validity; legacy exam may no longer be active) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45-65 |
| Passing Score: | Cisco scaled score (~800-850/1000) |
| Exam Duration: | 75-90 |
| Related Certifications: | CCDP (legacy) CCNP Data Center Cisco Data Center certifications |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Multiple answer, Scenario-based questions |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD (historical, may vary by region and time) |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco SAN Design Training Resources Cisco Learning Network |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Cisco Exams Cisco Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Testing center (onsite Pearson VUE) or online proctored exam (depending on Cisco exam availability at the time) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CCNA-level networking knowledge and familiarity with storage networking concepts (SAN, Fibre Channel). |
Cisco 642-353 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Storage Networking Fundamentals | - SAN concepts and components - Storage protocols overview (FC, iSCSI, NAS) - Fibre Channel architecture |
| Topic 2: Cisco SAN Infrastructure Design | - Zoning design and best practices - Cisco MDS switches architecture - VSAN design and segmentation |
| Topic 3: Performance and Optimization | - Bandwidth planning and congestion management - Load balancing in SAN environments |
| Topic 4: Storage Connectivity and Topologies | - Fabric topologies (core-edge, collapsed core) - Redundancy and high availability design |
| Topic 5: Storage Security and Management | - Zoning security models - Fabric security features |
642-353 Exam FAQ — Timing, Tools, Tenacity
Recommended: CCNA-level networking knowledge and familiarity with storage networking concepts (SAN, Fibre Channel). Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Cisco exam page before scheduling.
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