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Cisco DCCOR: Data Center Core Technologies exam guide

Exam 350-601 DCCOR

DCCOR (350-601) is the core exam for CCNP Data Center and the qualifying exam for the CCIE Data Center lab. It covers data center networking, compute, storage networking, automation and security on Cisco Nexus, UCS and related platforms.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit120 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$400 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryProctored at a test center or online, scheduled through Cisco's certification portal

Format: Multiple choice (single and multiple answer), drag-and-drop, and simulation/testlet-style items; pass/fail. Fee note: Cisco Learning Credits accepted.

Who it's for

Data center network and compute engineers with several years of hands-on experience.

What the exam covers

Network—
Compute—
Storage Network—
Automation—
Security—

A dash means the vendor does not publish a weight for that domain.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None.

Recommended: Three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.

Keeping it active

Passing earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core (valid 3 years). DCCOR also recertifies CCNP/CCIE and qualifies for the CCIE Data Center lab.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • NX-OS routing and switching, vPC and port channels
  • VXLAN EVPN overlays
  • ACI fabric fundamentals
  • UCS, Intersight and server provisioning
  • Fibre Channel and FCoE configuration
  • Python, Ansible and API-driven automation
  • AAA, RBAC and first-hop security on Nexus

Job roles

Data Center EngineerData Center Network EngineerCloud Infrastructure EngineerSystems EngineerNetwork Architect

Where it fits in your path

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Build my study plan

  1. Weeks 1-2: Nexus routing/switching, vPC, FHRP, multicast basics.
  2. Week 3: VXLAN EVPN and ACI fundamentals.
  3. Week 4: Compute: UCS, service profiles, Intersight.
  4. Week 5: Storage networking: FC, VSANs, zoning, FCoE.
  5. Weeks 6-7: Automation and security; practice exams.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Be fluent in vPC rules and failure scenarios.
  • Lab FC zoning even if you never touch SAN at work.
  • Know how UCS service profiles and pools fit together.
  • Expect API and scripting snippets in the automation domain.

Key terms for this exam

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Commonly confused on this exam

Frequently asked questions

How much is DCCOR?

US$400.

Does DCCOR alone give CCNP Data Center?

No; add one concentration such as DCACI or DCID.

Does DCCOR qualify for the CCIE Data Center lab?

Yes.

What is the passing score?

Cisco does not publish passing scores or question counts; the score needed varies by exam form and is reported as pass/fail with a section breakdown.

How long to study?

Typically 8 to 12 weeks.

Official page: www.cisco.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.