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Cisco 500-170 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco / NetApp |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Cisco FlexPod Design Specialist 500-170 Exam |
| Exam Number: | 500-170 |
| Related Certifications: | NetApp Storage Cisco Data Center Cisco UCS |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam via authorized testing platforms |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with Cisco UCS, NetApp storage systems, and data center networking concepts. |
Cisco 500-170 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| FlexPod Architecture Overview | - Validated design principles and integrated infrastructure model - FlexPod solution components and reference architecture |
| Design Principles and Best Practices | - Sizing and workload planning methodologies - Scalability, availability, and performance design considerations |
| Implementation, Validation, and Troubleshooting | - Deployment workflows and validation procedures - Common design issues and troubleshooting approaches |
| Networking Design (Cisco Nexus) | - Leaf-spine and data center network integration - VLAN, VLAN trunking, and redundancy design |
| Storage Design (NetApp) | - NetApp ONTAP storage architecture in FlexPod - Data protection, RAID, and storage efficiency features |
| Compute Design (Cisco UCS) | - Service profiles and management concepts - Cisco UCS blade and rack server integration in FlexPod |
500-170 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
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Question count and duration are published by Cisco; check the official exam page for the current format.
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The official Cisco FlexPod Design outline defines 6 domains. The leading three are Storage Design (NetApp), Compute Design (Cisco UCS), and Networking Design (Cisco Nexus). See the complete list in the topics section above — the 50 practice questions at PracticeVCE cover every domain.
The 500-170 exam is a Cisco certification exam built on the Cisco FlexPod Design syllabus shown above. It contributes to these credential paths: Cisco UCS, NetApp Storage, Cisco Data Center. As information technology keeps reshaping how industries operate, certified skills remain one of the most portable proofs of capability in 2026. PracticeVCE prepares you with 50 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
Cisco publishes current fees and passing scores on its official pages; review them before registering.
The full Cisco FlexPod Design preparation set at an affordable, small-profits price: 50 practice questions in three formats — a printable, expert-prepared PDF with instant download; a Desktop Test Engine for Windows that simulates the real exam with two practice modes and works offline; and an Online Test Engine for any browser on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS with test history and performance review. A free demo is available anytime, updates are free for 365 days, renewal afterward is 50% off, installations are unlimited, and checkout is McAfee-secured with automatic encryption of your personal information.
Recommended experience with Cisco UCS, NetApp storage systems, and data center networking concepts. Policies change over time, so confirm the current rules on the official Cisco exam page before scheduling.
Cisco FlexPod Design Sample Questions:
For FI 6248 with a GEM module, what is the possible assignment of ports for native Fibre Channel and Ethernet?
- A. Eth ports: 1-21, 33-48, Fibre Channel ports. 22-32
- B. Eth ports: 1-21, Fibre Channel ports. 22-48
- C. Eth ports: 1-16, 41-48, Fibre Channel ports. 17-40
- D. Eth ports: 1-18, 33-40, Fibre Channel ports. 19-32, 41-48
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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What is the maximum aggregate traffic available to a half-width UCS B-Series blade in a 5108 Chassis with two 2208XP Fabric Extenders, Cisco VIC 1240 adapter, and Cisco Port Expander Card for VIC 1240?
- A. 40 Gb
- B. 120 Gb
- C. 320 Gb
- D. 80 Gb
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Before being added to an interface group, interfaces must be in what state?
- A. Up
- B. Active
- C. Maintenance
- D. Down
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Which feature is supported for virtual machines configured with Direct Path I/O using Cisco Virtual Machine Fabric Extender (VM-FEX) distributed switches?
- A. Unlimited DVS creation per Cisco UCS domain
- B. Record and Play
- C. vMotion
- D. Fault tolerance
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which is true about UCS High Availability?
- A. UCSM supports vPC configuration
- B. Support for 3 Fabric Interconnects
- C. Port Channeling within UCS system requires Fabric Interconnects and IOMs to be at least second generation.
- D. Dual homing IOM to Fabric Interconnects
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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