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Cisco 642-997 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFI) |
| Exam Number: | 642-997 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65–75 |
| Exam Price: | USD 300 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Related Certifications: | CCNP Data Center Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Unified Fabric |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Single Answer, Multiple Choice Multiple Answer, Drag-and-Drop, Simulations |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | Variable (Approx. 750–850 / 1000 scale, not officially published) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFI v5.0) DCUFI E-Learning |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | Valid CCNA Data Center or any CCIE certification recommended; knowledge of NX-OS, LAN/SAN fundamentals |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams/current-list/specialist-dcufi.html |
Cisco 642-997 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Implement Security on Unified Fabric | 20% | - VSAN zoning and FC security - Integrated switch security features - AAA and RBAC configuration - Cisco TrustSec (CTS) |
| Implement Network Virtualization | 20% | - Virtualization-aware QoS - FabricPath and OTV - VDC and VRF configuration - LISP and VXLAN basics |
| Implement Unified Fabric Network Services | 6% | - MPLS and data center interconnect - Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols - Multicast and QoS implementation |
| Manage Unified Fabric Infrastructure | 8% | - DCNM LAN and SAN management - Licensing and software upgrades - SPAN, ERSPAN, and configuration tools - SNMP, Call Home, EEM, NetFlow |
| Implement Storage Features | 20% | - NPV and NPIV configuration - Zoning and SAN services - Storage virtualization integration - VSAN and FCoE setup |
| Describe Cisco Unified Fabric Architecture | 14% | - Architecture and design principles - Unified Fabric components and functions - Cisco Nexus platform overview |
| Implement High Availability | 12% | - ISSU and redundancy protocols - FabricPath and OTV high availability - Fault tolerance and recovery mechanisms - vPC and vPC+ configuration |
642-997 Exam — Questions and Straight Answers
90 minutes for 65–75 questions — tighter than it looks once hard items start eating minutes. Train the pace now: assign each question a time budget, flag the stubborn ones, and run full timed sessions in the PracticeVCE engine so test day feels like practice, not pressure.
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Courses build the base; measurement finishes the job. Once training ends, the 642-997 practice questions from PracticeVCE show whether the knowledge actually holds under exam conditions.
7 domains make up the Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFI) blueprint, led by Implement Storage Features (20%), Describe Cisco Unified Fabric Architecture (14%), Manage Unified Fabric Infrastructure (8%). The weights show where the vendor concentrates its questions — that's where your hours should concentrate too. The complete outline above details every subtopic.
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The 642-997 exam is Cisco's official certification exam for the CCNP Data Center, Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Unified Fabric credential, positioned at the Professional / Specialist level. It has never been considered easy — which is precisely why it impresses employers. It also relates to CCNP Data Center, Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Unified Fabric.
Through the vendor's official registration channels:
The exam is available Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE testing centers — pick the delivery method that suits you at booking.
The enrollment fee is USD 300 — not cheap — and the passing score is Variable (Approx. 750–850 / 1000 scale, not officially published). Since the fee applies in full to every attempt, each retake doubles down on the cost. The smarter sequence: drill the 152 practice questions from PracticeVCE first, book the exam second.
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Valid CCNA Data Center or any CCIE certification recommended; knowledge of NX-OS, LAN/SAN fundamentals Rules like these do change — confirm the current criteria on the official exam page (official 642-997 exam page) before registering.
Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFI) Sample Questions:
Which two types of traffic are carried over a vPC peer link when no failure scenarios are present? (Choose two.)
- A. multicast data traffic
- B. broadcast data traffic
- C. unicast data traffic
- D. vPC keep-alive messages
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
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Which two statements about Cisco DCNM licenses are true? (Choose two.)
- A. The licenses are applied to the MAC address of the Cisco DCMN system
- B. The licenses are applied to the network device serial numbers
- C. The licenses are applied using the Cisco DCNM.
- D. The licenses are applied to bootflash of the Cisco Network devices
- E. The licenses are applied using the CLI.
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
Which three attributes encompass a local user account on a Cisco NX-OS device?
(Choose three.)
- A. AAA server address
- B. user roles
- C. cisco-avpair
- D. user privileges
- E. expiration date
- F. password
- G. bind user DN
Correct Answer: B,E,F 🗳️
Refer to the command below. When configuring an SVS connection on the Cisco Nexus
5000 Series Switch, which device is being referenced as the remote IP address? nexus5500-2(config-svs-conn)# remote ip address 10.10.1.15 port 80 vrf management
- A. ESX or ESXi host
- B. vPC peer switch
- C. Cisco IMC management
- D. vCenter
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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DRAG DROP
Drag the description on the left to the most appropriate Nexus product on the right.
Correct Answer:
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