- Exam Code: 642-355
- Exam Name: Cisco Storage Networking Solutions Design Specialist (CSSDS)
- Updated: Oct 10, 2026
- Q & A: 60 Questions and Answers
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| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Implementation and Troubleshooting | - Storage network deployment procedures - Common SAN issues diagnosis and resolution |
| Topic 2: Cisco Storage Networking Technologies | - VSAN configuration and management - Cisco MDS switches architecture and features |
| Topic 3: SAN Design Principles | - Zoning design and best practices - Scalability and high availability design |
| Topic 4: Storage Networking Fundamentals | - SAN architecture concepts - Fibre Channel protocol fundamentals |
The 642-355 exam is Cisco's official assessment for the Storage Networking certification, positioned at the Specialist level. It measures whether you can apply the Cisco Storage Networking Solutions Design Specialist (CSSDS) skills in practical, job-like situations — which is why rote memorization alone rarely gets candidates across the line. The credential fits into a wider Cisco certification path that includes Cisco Data Center Certifications, CCNP Data Center (legacy alignment), so passing it opens more than one door. Think of the 642-355 exam as the point where your preparation becomes a qualification employers can verify.
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