Cisco 642-356 Exam Information and Actual Questions

  • Exam Code/Number: 642-356
  • Exam Name/Title: Cisco Storage Networking Solutions Support Specialist(CSSSS)
  • Certification Provider: Cisco
  • Corresponding Certification: Others
  • Exam Questions: 356
  • Updated On: Jul 17, 2026

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Cisco 642-356 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Cisco
Exam Name:Cisco Storage Networking Solutions Support Specialist (CSSSS)
Exam Number:642-356
Related Certifications:Cisco Data Center certifications
Cisco Storage Networking
Exam Duration:90 minutes
Exam Price:USD 250-300 (varies by region)
Certificate Validity Period:3 years (typical Cisco certification validity; exam may be retired)
Available Languages:English
Exam Format:Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer
Real Exam Qty:55-65
Recommended Training:Cisco Data Center Training (legacy SAN courses)
Exam Registration:Cisco Certification Portal
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Sample Questions:Cisco 642-356 Sample Questions
Exam Way:Typically delivered via Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored exam (depending on availability at the time; exam is older/possibly retired).
Pre Condition:Basic understanding of networking and storage concepts is recommended; no strict formal prerequisite (Cisco storage/networking experience helpful).
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications.html

Cisco 642-356 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
SAN Services and Features- Advanced SAN features
  • 1. NPIV and NPV modes
    • 2. Port channels in SAN environments
      - Zoning and VSANs
      • 1. Hard and soft zoning
        • 2. Virtual SAN segmentation
          Storage Networking Fundamentals- Storage protocols overview
          • 1. iSCSI fundamentals
            • 2. SCSI over Fibre Channel
              - SAN concepts and architecture
              • 1. Storage area network topology
                • 2. Fibre Channel basics
                  Troubleshooting and Operations- Common SAN issues
                  • 1. Performance bottlenecks
                    • 2. Login failures and fabric issues
                      - SAN troubleshooting tools
                      • 1. Log analysis
                        • 2. CLI diagnostics
                          Cisco MDS Switching Platform- Configuration and management
                          • 1. Fabric login and device discovery
                            • 2. Basic switch setup
                              - MDS switch architecture
                              • 1. NX-OS fundamentals for SAN switching
                                • 2. Hardware components overview


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