The 642-353 exam, officially known as Cisco Storage Networking Design Specialist, is the Cisco test that leads to the Cisco Storage Networking Design Specialist certification at the Specialist level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as CCDP, Cisco Storage Networking Solutions Design Specialist.

The 642-353 exam contains 55-65 questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.

The passing score for the 642-353 exam is Not publicly disclosed, and the official registration fee is USD 300. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.

No formal prerequisites; recommended knowledge of Cisco MDS switches and storage networking concepts

Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams/past-exams.html.

You can book the 642-353 exam through the official registration channels below:

• Pearson VUE

Exam delivery: Onsite at authorized Pearson VUE testing centers (historical delivery). Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.

Cisco recommends the following training options for Cisco Storage Networking Design Specialist candidates:

• Cisco Storage Network Design Essentials (CSDE)
• Cisco MDS Storage Networking Basics (CMSNF)

Pair any course with the 140 practice questions from Actual4Exams to measure how ready you really are before paying the exam fee.

Yes. A free PDF demo of the Cisco Storage Networking Design Specialist questions is available, so you can check the question style and answer quality before you pay. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates, and if the product expires you can renew the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

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The official Cisco Storage Networking Design Specialist outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• Advanced SAN Design — 25% of the exam
• Storage Networking Fundamentals — 20% of the exam
• Design Methodology and Case Studies — 10% of the exam

See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.