CISCO-DCID: Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID 300-610)
Master the Cisco CCNP DCID 300-610 concentration (exam topics v1.2, effective May 2025) - DESIGN a modern Cisco data center for both traditional and AI/ML workloads: architect the network (spine/leaf, vPC, VXLAN BGP EVPN, VRF-lite, DCI, and lossless Ethernet with PFC/ECN/DCQCN for RoCEv2 vs InfiniBand GPU-cluster fabrics); design the compute (Cisco UCS B/C/X-Series, Fabric Interconnect switch vs end-host mode, VIC adapters and service profiles, UCS X-Series, and GPU-dense AI/ML servers); design the storage network (Fibre Channel port types and oversubscription, VSAN and zoning, FCoE unified fabric, and iSCSI multipathing and isolation); and design automation (Cisco Intersight, NX-API, model-driven programmability, Ansible, Python, Terraform, service-profile templates, Intersight Cloud Orchestrator, and Nexus Dashboard automatic deployment).
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Official Exam Details
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Questions | ~55-65 |
| Passing Score | Variable by exam form (Cisco does not publish a fixed cut score) |
| Exam Cost | $300 USD |
| Testing Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Prerequisites | None for the exam. A CCNP Data Center concentration: combine with the DCCOR 350-601 core for CCNP Data Center. Exam topics v1.2 effective 2025-05-21; the v1.2 minor update added AI/ML data-center workload design (RoCEv2, InfiniBand, RDMA, GPUs/DPUs), Cisco UCS X-Series, Cisco Intersight, and Nexus Dashboard automation. |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Multiple select, Drag-and-drop |
Domain Breakdown
| Domain | Questions |
|---|---|
| Network Design | 88 |
| Compute Design | 62 |
| Storage Network Design | 50 |
| Automation Design | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing score for the Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID 300-610) exam?
The passing score for Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID 300-610) (CISCO-DCID) is Variable by exam form (Cisco does not publish a fixed cut score). Our practice exams use an 80% threshold to help you build confidence before the real test.
How long is the Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID 300-610) exam?
The official Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID 300-610) exam is 90 minutes long. You can simulate this time pressure using our Exam Mode, which includes a countdown timer and auto-submit.
How much does the Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID 300-610) exam cost?
The Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID 300-610) certification exam costs $300 USD. You can prepare with our 250-question practice exam for just $9 (1 year access) — a fraction of the real exam fee.
How many questions are on the Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID 300-610) exam?
The official Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID 300-610) exam has ~55-65 questions. Our practice bank includes 250 exam-style questions with detailed explanations covering all 4 domains.
What are the prerequisites for Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID 300-610)?
Prerequisites for Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID 300-610): None for the exam. A CCNP Data Center concentration: combine with the DCCOR 350-601 core for CCNP Data Center. Exam topics v1.2 effective 2025-05-21; the v1.2 minor update added AI/ML data-center workload design (RoCEv2, InfiniBand, RDMA, GPUs/DPUs), Cisco UCS X-Series, Cisco Intersight, and Nexus Dashboard automation.. Our study materials are designed for all levels, with detailed explanations that build understanding from scratch.
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