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Cisco DCIT: Troubleshooting Data Center Infrastructure exam guide

Exam 300-615 DCIT

DCIT (300-615) validates troubleshooting Cisco data center infrastructure across network, compute platforms, storage networking, automation and management. With DCCOR it earns CCNP Data Center.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit90 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$300 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 operations and support engineers who resolve production issues on Nexus, UCS and SAN.

What the exam covers

Network—
Compute Platforms—
Storage Network—
Automation—
Management and Operations—

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

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None.

Recommended: Three to five years of data center operations experience.

Keeping it active

Passing earns a Cisco Certified Specialist credential valid 3 years (renew with 40 CE credits or by passing a qualifying exam). The exam itself also counts toward recertifying CCNP/CCIE.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Troubleshooting vPC, routing and VXLAN issues on NX-OS
  • Diagnosing UCS hardware and service profile faults
  • Troubleshooting FC/FCoE zoning and login issues
  • Using NX-OS tools: Ethanalyzer, SPAN, debug
  • Troubleshooting automation and API workflows
  • Firmware upgrade and operations procedures

Job roles

Data Center Operations EngineerData Center Support EngineerNOC EngineerSystems EngineerTAC-style Support Engineer

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: NX-OS troubleshooting tools and methodology.
  2. Week 2: Fabric and routing issues in vPC and VXLAN topologies.
  3. Week 3: UCS and storage network troubleshooting.
  4. Week 4: Automation and operations; 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

  • Practice isolating faults from show output rather than memorizing configs.
  • Know Ethanalyzer and SPAN usage on Nexus.
  • Review FC FLOGI/PLOGI states and zoning verification commands.
  • Expect UCS fault and log interpretation.

Key terms for this exam

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Commonly confused on this exam

Frequently asked questions

How much does the DCIT exam cost?

US$300 per attempt, or Cisco Learning Credits.

Does DCIT alone give me CCNP Data Center?

No. CCNP Data Center requires the core exam plus one concentration exam. Passing DCIT by itself earns a Cisco Certified Specialist credential.

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 hard is DCIT?

It is a 90-minute professional-level exam that assumes CCNA-level knowledge plus hands-on experience with data center troubleshooting. Candidates without real lab time usually struggle.

DCIT or another concentration?

Choose DCIT for operations roles; DCID for design and DCACI for ACI implementation.

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.