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Cisco 642-961 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Designing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Infrastructure (DCUFI) |
| Exam Number: | 642-961 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple response, Multiple choice |
| Passing Score: | Cisco scaled score (varies; typically around 750/1000) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer available) |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 45–55 |
| Exam Price: | N/A (retired exam; historically ~USD 200–300) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | CCNP Data Center |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Data Center Training (legacy CCNP Data Center) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Cisco Exams Cisco Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam at Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctoring (historically) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with Cisco data center technologies and networking fundamentals; typically CCNA-level knowledge or equivalent. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/certifications.html |
Cisco 642-961 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Virtualization and Compute Integration | - Server virtualization design
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| Storage Networking Design | - Unified storage access
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| Data Center Design Principles | - Data center infrastructure design considerations
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| Data Center Interconnect (DCI) | - Extension of Layer 2 domains
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| Security and Policy Design | - Segmentation and isolation strategies
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| Cisco Unified Fabric Architecture | - Nexus switching architecture
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642-961 Exam FAQ: Crafted Carefully, Delivered Fast
The 642-961 exam is a Cisco certification exam validating the Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Solutions design syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: CCNP Data Center. Candidates in 2026 start with Prep4SureReview's 120 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
The official Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Solutions design outline defines 6 domains. The leading three are Storage Networking Design, Virtualization and Compute Integration, and Data Center Design Principles. The full list is in the topics section above, and Prep4SureReview's 120 practice questions cover each one.
Recommended experience with Cisco data center technologies and networking fundamentals; typically CCNA-level knowledge or equivalent. Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Cisco exam page before scheduling.
Three versions of the same study materials: a printable, expert-prepared PDF with free demo download and instant access; a Desktop Test Engine for Windows with customizable simulation and timed modes that works offline; and an Online Test Engine for any browser on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS with test history and performance review. All 120 practice questions are identical across versions. Every purchase includes 365 days of free updates, a 50% renewal discount afterward, and unlimited computer installations.
The Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Solutions design exam requires Cisco scaled score (varies; typically around 750/1000) to pass, and registration costs N/A (retired exam; historically ~USD 200–300). A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the Prep4SureReview engines before booking is the cheaper option.
Cisco recommends these training resources for the Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Solutions design exam:
Follow the training with steady self-testing — the 120 practice questions from Prep4SureReview help you apply theory and fill any gaps the training leaves.
The Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Solutions design exam contains Approximately 45–55 to complete within 90 minutes. Timed simulation in the Prep4SureReview Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.
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