Exam Overview

The 350-601 DCCOR exam is a core examination in the CCNP Data Center certification path. Passing it earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core certification and satisfies an applicable core exam requirement.

• Exam Code: 350-601 DCCOR v1.2
• Level: Professional-level core and Specialist certification exam
• Duration: 120 minutes. Available language(s): English and Japanese.
• Passing Score: Not officially disclosed by Cisco (commonly estimated at ~825 out of 1000).
• Grading and Results: Cisco uses pass/fail grading and states that results are available online within 48 hours.

Exam Structure

The 350-601 DCCOR exam follows five weighted domains covering network, compute, storage network, automation and artificial intelligence, and security.

• Question Types: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Number of Questions: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Hands-On Questions: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.

Exam Policies

Before completing DCCOR exam registration, review Cisco's certification policies, Pearson VUE admission and identification rules, the Cisco candidate agreement, and the appointment terms displayed for the selected delivery method.

• Rescheduling: Online Proctored exams can be rescheduled up to 30 minutes before check-in. Test Center exams can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
• Cancellation: Online Proctored exams can be cancelled up to 30 minutes before check-in. Test Center exams can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
• Retake Policy: After failing a Professional- or Specialist-level written exam, candidates must wait five calendar days, beginning the day after the unsuccessful attempt, before retaking the same exam.
• Retake Fee: Cisco states that candidates may retake an exam for the same cost unless an eligible safeguard, voucher, or promotion provides different terms. The full DCCOR exam fee therefore normally applies to another attempt.

Certification Validity and Renewal Options

Passing the 350-601 DCCOR exam earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core certification and begins Cisco's standard active certification cycle.

• Validity: Cisco states that most certifications, including Specialist credentials, remain active for three years from the date earned.
• Renewal Options: Renew the Specialist credential by earning 40 Continuing Education credits or by completing an eligible Cisco certification exam pathway under Cisco's current recertification policy.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: The official DCCOR exam fee is USD 400, excluding applicable taxes. Candidates may also redeem eligible Cisco Learning Credits during scheduling.
• Taxes: Local taxes, currency conversion, and regional checkout rules may affect the final DCCOR certification cost. The payable amount is shown during registration.
• Example (India): Candidates in India are subject to 18% GST, bringing the total exam fee to USD 472 (USD 400 + USD 72 GST).

Prerequisites

Cisco publishes no formal prerequisite for the 350-601 DCCOR exam. To earn CCNP Data Center, candidates must pass the 350-601 DCCOR core exam and one eligible concentration exam.

• Candidates should understand enterprise routing and switching, VXLAN EVPN, Cisco ACI, Cisco Nexus and MDS platforms, Cisco UCS, Fibre Channel, storage connectivity, infrastructure monitoring, APIs, scripting, automation, and data center security.
• Preparation should combine the official DCCOR syllabus with practical experience implementing, designing, automating, or troubleshooting the technologies represented in the current blueprint.
• Cisco's official learning resources are recommended preparation for the 350-601 DCCOR exam, but completing a specific course is not an exam prerequisite.

Exam Topics

The official DCCOR syllabus v1.2 covers the following weighted domains:

• Network - 25%: Routing and switching protocols, VXLAN EVPN, ACI concepts, packet flows, cloud service models, software updates, configuration management, monitoring, streaming telemetry, and Nexus Dashboard.
• Compute - 25%: Cisco UCS rack servers and blade chassis, networking and storage policies, server pools, boot policies, UCS X-Series in Intersight Managed Mode, software updates, backup, restore, and monitoring.
• Storage Network - 20%: Fibre Channel fabrics, port channels, FCID, Cisco Fabric Services, zoning, FCNS, device aliases, NPV, NPIV, VSANs, NFS, iSCSI, software updates, and infrastructure monitoring.
• Automation and Artificial Intelligence - 15%: EEM, Scheduler, Bash and Guest Shell, REST APIs, NX-API, JSON, XML, on-box Python, Ansible, POAP, Nexus Dashboard, PowerShell, Terraform, Intersight, and AI-enabling network technologies.
• Security - 15%: AAA, RBAC, ACI contracts, microsegmentation, first-hop security, keychain authentication, MACsec, compute security, Fibre Channel port security, and fabric binding.
• Blueprint Scope: Cisco identifies the published objectives as general guidelines; related data center core technologies may appear on a specific exam delivery.

Intended Audience

The 350-601 DCCOR exam is designed for professionals who design, implement, automate, operate, or support modern data center infrastructure, including:

• Data Center Network Engineers
• Data Center Systems Engineers
• Cisco UCS Administrators
• Storage Network Engineers
• Infrastructure Automation Engineers
• Technical Solutions Architects
• CCNP and CCIE Data Center Candidates

Career Opportunities

Passing the 350-601 DCCOR exam supports specialist roles aligned with the knowledge and practical skills in the current blueprint, including:

• Senior Data Center Engineer
• Data Center Network Engineer
• Cisco UCS Engineer
• Storage Network Engineer
• Data Center Automation Engineer
• Data Center Solutions Architect

Average Salary (Approximate)

Cisco does not publish salary data for DCCOR credential holders. The ranges below use current employment-market estimates for Data Center Engineers or closely related network roles. Salaries vary by experience, employer, location, job role, and industry.

• U.S.: Approximately USD 79,202-227,870 per year for Data Center Engineers (Indeed, July 2026).
• India: Approximately INR 351,250-768,750 per year for Data Center Engineers (Glassdoor, June 2026).
• United Kingdom: Approximately GBP 27,881-47,434 per year for Data Centre Engineers (Glassdoor, July 2026).
• UAE: Approximately AED 60,000-252,000 per year in total pay for Network Engineers in Dubai, based on the published monthly range (Glassdoor, July 2026).

Exam Delivery Options

During DCCOR exam registration, candidates can review the delivery methods available for the 350-601 appointment and their location.

• Pearson VUE Test Center - Take the exam in a proctored environment at an authorized Pearson VUE test center, subject to local availability.
• Online Proctored Exam (OnVUE) - Cisco written certification exams, including 350-601, can be taken online, subject to country availability, system requirements, and the appointment options shown during scheduling.
• Online Exam Rules: Run the required system test, use an approved computer with webcam and microphone, present acceptable identification, maintain a clear private workspace, and remain under live-proctor supervision.
• Test Center Rules: Arrive according to the appointment instructions, bring the required identification, store prohibited items, accept Cisco's candidate agreement, and follow all check-in and proctor directions.

Exam Registration

Follow these steps to complete DCCOR exam registration:

• Open Cisco's official exam scheduling portal and sign in with the Cisco account linked to the certification profile.
• Select the 350-601 DCCOR exam and choose an available Pearson VUE test center or OnVUE online-proctored appointment, where offered.
• Confirm the exam language, date, time, delivery method, identification requirements, and the rescheduling and cancellation terms shown with the booking.
• Pay the DCCOR exam fee, apply an eligible voucher, or redeem Cisco Learning Credits, then save the appointment confirmation.

After Passing the Exam

After passing the 350-601 DCCOR exam, review the pass/fail result and certification record in Cisco CertMetrics.

• Passing earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core certification and satisfies an applicable core requirement.
• Use Cisco CertMetrics to access exam history, score reports, certificates, transcripts, certification logos, and the credential's expiration information.
• To earn CCNP Data Center, also pass one eligible CCNP Data Center concentration exam, such as 300-610 DCID, 300-615 DCIT, 300-620 DCACI, 300-635 DCNAUTO, or 300-640 DCAI within Cisco's applicable written-exam validity window.

Why the 350-601 DCCOR Exam Is Worth It

• Earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core certification
• Satisfies an applicable core requirement
• Validates current Cisco data center expertise
• Demonstrates focused knowledge aligned with the official DCCOR syllabus