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Cisco 500-901 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Infrastructure Design (DCUCI) |
| Exam Number: | 500-901 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Drag and drop, Multiple response, Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Unified Computing Infrastructure Design Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 55–65 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Price: | USD 300 (may vary by country/tax) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | Scaled score ~750/1000 (Cisco does not publish raw passing score) |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco UCS Design Courses Cisco Learning Network - Data Center Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Cisco Exams Cisco Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing via Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites, but knowledge of data center networking and compute systems (recommended CCNP Data Center level understanding). |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications.html |
Cisco 500-901 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Management, Orchestration, and Automation | - UCS Manager and Cisco Intersight
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| Topic 2: Data Center Compute Design | - Server sizing and placement considerations
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| Topic 3: Security and Resiliency Design | - Secure infrastructure design principles
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| Topic 4: Virtualization Integration | - Hypervisor and UCS integration
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| Topic 5: Cisco UCS Architecture and Components | - UCS compute architecture fundamentals
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| Topic 6: Storage Connectivity and Design | - SAN and NAS integration
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| Topic 7: Network Integration for Unified Computing | - Data center network connectivity design
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500-901 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
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No formal prerequisites, but knowledge of data center networking and compute systems (recommended CCNP Data Center level understanding). Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Cisco exam page before scheduling.
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Cisco Data Center Unified Computing Infrastructure Design Sample Questions:
Which option are available tor virtual switching in a VMware virtual environments?
- A. Standard virtual switch, distributed virtual switch, Cisco Nexus 100V
- B. KVM virtual switch, distributed virtual switch, Cisco Nexus 100v
- C. Advanced virtual switch, distributed virtual switch. Cisco Nexus 100V
- D. Hypervisor virtual switch, distributed virtual switch, Cisco Nexus 100v
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
You just installed a group ol new Cisco UCS Servers in an ESX Cluster. Now, you want to deploy Nexus
1000V in this virtual environment. Which two statements regarding the scenario are true? (Choose two.)
- A. Nexus 1000v VSM is deployed in vCentet. Nexus 1000v VEM is deployed in each ESX Host
- B. Nexus 1000v is not supported on ESX
- C. Nexus 1000V VSM will act as the Control Plane, while Nexus 1000v VEM acts as a remote line card
- D. Nexus 10OOv VEM is deployed in vCentet, Nexus 10OOv VSM is deployed in each ESX Host
- E. Nexus 1000v VEM will act as the Control Plane, while Nexus 1000v VSM acts as a remote line card
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
Where can World Wide Node Name be defined?
- A. In vHBA template only
- B. In SAN connectivity policy only
- C. In both. vHBA template or SAN connectivity policy
- D. In neither vHBA template nor SAN connectivity policy
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
An administrator is setting up a new VSAN and needs to use IVR lo allow access lo backup tape storage targets located in a different VSAN. There is an existing Nexus 5K switch in the SAN fabric that the admin would like to use; however, the switch is not IVR-enabled. How can the Cisco Nexus switch be used?
- A. It cannot be used, since only MOS Switches implement IVR
- B. As an Edge switch
- C. As a Border switch or IVR NAT gateway
- D. As a Transit switch.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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