Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure
300-160
A Professional-level exam on the Data Center track, covering Data Center Architecture, Networking Design, Storage Design, and more, rated Hard in difficulty, recommended for candidates with at least 24 months of hands-on experience, consisting of 60 questions in 90 minutes. Prepare with professionally curated practice questions and walk into exam day with confidence.
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Exam Details
- Time Limit
- 90 min
- Passing Score
- 825
- Exam Questions
- 60
- Exam Fee
- $300
- Format
- Multiple choice / drag and drop
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Exp. Needed
- 24 months
- Languages
- English
What the 300-160 Exam Covers
5 official domains
Data Center Architecture 25%
Networking Design 25%
Storage Design 20%
Compute Design 15%
Security Design 15%
Who Should Take This
300-160 target roles
Certification Path
Professional · Data Center
| Prerequisites | CCNA DC |
|---|---|
| Current Exam | 300-160 |
| Next Step | CCNP DCCCIE DC |
300-160 exam guide
How hard is the 300-160 exam?
The 300-160 is rated hard in difficulty, most candidates prepare with at least 24 months of hands-on experience. Difficulty varies with your existing hands-on practice, so use the sample questions on this page to gauge where you stand before booking the real test.
How long should you study for the 300-160?
A practical plan for this difficulty level is 12–16 weeks of focused study at one to two hours a day. Split the time across the official domains below, finish each domain with practice questions, and reserve the final two weeks for full-length timed practice and review of missed questions.
What is the 300-160 exam format?
Expect around 60 questions, 90 minutes to complete, a passing score of 825, formats include multiple choice, drag and drop, the official exam fee is $300 USD. It is offered in English. Check your local testing provider for delivery options and any regional pricing differences.
Who should take the 300-160 exam?
This is a professional-level certification, the prerequisite is ccna dc, typical target roles include data center designer, data center architect, systems engineer. If the role you are aiming for appears on that list, the credential is a direct investment in your next job move rather than a general-purpose certificate.
What comes after the 300-160?
Candidates who pass usually continue with CCNP DC, CCIE DC, this exam sits on the Data Center track. Map the whole path before you start studying so each certificate builds on the previous one instead of repeating the same ground.