Cisco 642-973 Exam Information and Actual Questions

642-973
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Exam Name:	Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure (DCNI)
Exam Number:	642-973
Exam Price:	USD 300 (approx.)
Related Certifications:	CCNP Data Center CCNA Data Center
Exam Duration:	90-120
Available Languages:	English
Passing Score:	750 / 1000 (approx.)
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, Drag and Drop, Simulation-based questions
Real Exam Qty:	55-65 (approx.)
Sample Questions:	Cisco 642-973 Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Pearson VUE (online proctored or onsite test center)
Pre Condition:	Recommended knowledge of CCNA-level networking or CCNA Data Center equivalent
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.cisco.com

Section	Objectives
Topic 1: Storage Networking	- Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) - Storage connectivity and zoning concepts - SAN switching and fabric design
Topic 2: Data Center Switching Technologies	- Virtual Port Channel (vPC) configuration and operations - Spanning Tree Protocol optimization in data centers - Multichassis EtherChannel concepts
Topic 3: Data Center Networking Fundamentals	- Data center architecture and design principles - Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding in data center environments - Cisco Nexus switching architecture overview
Topic 4: Network Virtualization and Advanced Features	- Overlay technologies (e.g., OTV concepts) - High availability and redundancy mechanisms - Data center virtualization concepts
Topic 5: Unified Computing System (UCS)	- Integration with data center networks - Server profile management and service profiles - Cisco UCS architecture components