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Cisco 642-980 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
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| Exam Name: | Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT) |
| Exam Number: | 642-980 |
| Exam Price: | $300 USD (may vary by region) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55-65 |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Data Center specialization certifications CCNP Data Center |
| Exam Duration: | 90-120 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple answer, Simulation / troubleshooting scenarios, Multiple choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years (certification validity depends on Cisco policy) |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Data Center Training & Learning Network |
| Exam Registration: | Cisco Certification Registration (Pearson VUE) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Onsite or authorized testing center (Cisco Pearson VUE) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with Cisco Nexus switches and Data Center networking; CCNA/CCNP-level knowledge is beneficial. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com |
Cisco 642-980 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Switching and Data Center Connectivity | - Layer 2 switching in data center
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| Topic 2: Storage Networking in Unified Fabric | - Storage troubleshooting
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| Topic 3: Data Center Network Services | - High availability mechanisms
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| Topic 4: Troubleshooting Methodologies | - Systematic troubleshooting approach
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| Topic 5: Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Architecture | - NX-OS architecture basics
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642-980 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the 642-980 exam lead to?
The 642-980 exam is the official Cisco exam behind the Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Troubleshooting certification, validating the skills measured by the Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT) credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Cisco certification program. It also connects to CCNP Data Center, Cisco Data Center specialization certifications, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 642-980 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 642-980 exam contains 55-65 questions to be completed within 90-120. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
Are there any prerequisites for the 642-980 exam?
Recommended experience with Cisco Nexus switches and Data Center networking; CCNA/CCNP-level knowledge is beneficial. Requirements can change when Cisco revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
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What topics are covered in the 642-980 exam?
The Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT) exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Storage Networking in Unified Fabric
- Troubleshooting Methodologies
- Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric Architecture
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Cisco Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Unified Fabric (DCUFT) Sample Questions:
Question #1
On the secondary vPC switch, under which circumstance does the vPC autorecovery feature not bring up the vPC member ports?
A. Peer link fails, and subsequently, the peer-keepalive link fails.
B. Peer link fails, and subsequently, the primary switch fails.
C. Both vPC peers are reloaded, and the primary does not come back up.
D. Peer link is up, and the peer-keepalive link fails.
Question #2
To ensure that DCBX can be run on a switch, which other feature must be enabled?
A. Fibre Channel
B. IEEE 802.1ad
C. LLDP
D. Cisco Discovery Protocol
Question #3
While the Nexus 7010 switches are configured with vPC, the Nexus 5000 switch connections to each Nexus 7010 are configured as regular port-channels. Which statement best describes the problem affecting the port channel on N5K1?
A. load-balancing is not configured correctly on N5K1.
B. LACP is not configured to initiate negotiations.
C. N5K1 must also be configured with vPC.
D. The remote ends of the port-channel on N5K1 cannot use the same interface.
Question #4
In a Cisco Data center network, what troubleshooting step would you do first when having a npv issue?
A. Check detail config of FCNS database
B. Check to see if npv is enabled
C. Check the show-tech-support detail
D. Check name server database to see if it recognizes device
Question #5
Which two statements are true regarding vPC configuration? (Choose two.)
A. vPC uses hash-based EtherChannel load balancing.
B. There is higher oversubscription.
C. There is VLAN-based load balancing.
D. With vPC, there are no blocked ports.
E. There are STP-blocked redundant links.
Solutions:
| Question #1 Answer: D | Question #2 Answer: C | Question #3 Answer: D | Question #4 Answer: B | Question #5 Answer: A,D |
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