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Key Facts: Cisco DCIT 300-615 Exam
90 min
Exam Length
Cisco 300-615 exam page
$300
Exam Fee (USD)
Cisco / Pearson VUE
25%
Largest Domain (tie)
Network and Compute Platforms
5
Official Domains
DCIT v1.2 blueprint
3 years
Certification Valid
Cisco recertification policy
Pearson VUE
Test Provider
Cisco delivery partner
DCIT 300-615 v1.2 is a 90-minute exam, costs US$300, and is delivered by Pearson VUE. The official blueprint splits content into five domains: Network (25%), Compute Platforms (25%), Storage Network (15%), Automation (15%), and Management and Operations (20%). Passing 300-615 alone earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Operations badge and satisfies the concentration requirement for CCNP Data Center when paired with the DCCOR 350-601 core. Cisco professional-level certifications are valid for three years.
Sample Cisco DCIT 300-615 Practice Questions
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1An engineer is troubleshooting an OSPFv2 adjacency that is stuck in EXSTART/EXCHANGE on a Nexus 9000. Which mismatch most commonly causes this state?
2Which NX-OS command displays the OSPFv2 neighbor state machine progression for all neighbors on a Nexus switch?
3A vPC peer-link is up but the secondary peer suspends all vPC member ports. Which condition most likely triggered this behavior?
4Which command verifies that the vPC peer-keepalive is alive between two Nexus peers?
5An MP-BGP EVPN session between two VTEPs is stuck in Active state. Which check is most useful first?
6Which NX-OS command lists all locally and remotely learned MAC addresses for VXLAN EVPN, including the next-hop VTEP?
7When using PIM ASM with a static RP, which command verifies which RP a Nexus switch is using for a multicast group?
8BUM traffic in a VXLAN EVPN fabric without a multicast underlay is forwarded using which mechanism?
9A leaf switch in an ACI fabric is stuck in the DISCOVERING state and never reaches REGISTERED. Which check is most relevant?
10Which ACI object directly defines which leaf interfaces are bundled into a vPC towards a downstream device?
About the Cisco DCIT 300-615 Exam
The 300-615 DCIT exam validates advanced Cisco data-center troubleshooting knowledge and is one of the concentration exams for the CCNP Data Center certification. The official v1.2 blueprint focuses on troubleshooting Network (OSPF, MP-BGP, PIM, FHRP, RSTP+, LACP, vPC, VXLAN EVPN, ACI), Compute Platforms (UCS rack and blade chassis, IOMs, VIC, firmware interop, boot policies, server-to-fabric packet flow), Storage Network (FC, NPV/NPIV, VSAN, FCNS, zoning, device aliases, CFS, BB_credit starvation), Automation (EEM, scheduler, Guest Shell, NX-API, REST, Python, Ansible, Terraform, Intersight), and Management and Operations (firmware upgrades, Nexus Dashboard, Intersight, AAA/RBAC, MACsec, port security, fabric binding, ACI security domains).
Assessment
Approximately 55-65 multiple-choice, multi-select, drag-and-drop, simulation, and testlet items per Cisco; exact count varies by exam form. Our practice bank delivers 100 weighted questions for full domain coverage.
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
Variable cut score; Cisco does not publish the exact passing percentage for 300-615.
Exam Fee
$300 USD (Cisco / Pearson VUE)
Cisco DCIT 300-615 Exam Content Outline
Network
Troubleshooting OSPFv2/v3 state machine, MP-BGP (IPv4 unicast, VPNv4, L2VPN EVPN), PIM RP discovery and (S,G) state, FHRP, switching with RSTP+, LACP, vPC (peer-link, peer-keepalive, role-priority, Type-1/Type-2 inconsistencies), VXLAN EVPN overlay (NVE peer state, ingress replication, BGP EVPN type-2/type-3 routes, l2route mac all), and ACI fabric discovery (DISCOVERING/REGISTERED/ACTIVE), access policies, VMM domains, tenant policies, contracts/zoning rules, and external connectivity via L3Out.
Compute Platforms
Troubleshooting UCS rack server (CIMC, HUU) and blade chassis (chassis discovery, IOM, FI), UCS network configuration (VLANs, pools, templates, vNIC failover), UCS storage (SAN boot, FC zoning, VSAN, vHBA), server pools, boot policies, server-to-fabric packet flow (vNIC -> VIC -> IOM -> FI), hardware interop (VIC, firmware, IOM, FI), firmware upgrades, host firmware packages, maintenance policies, and the recommended UCSM/IOM/FI/blade upgrade order.
Storage Network
Troubleshooting FC physical infrastructure (switched fabric initialization, transceiver DOM, BB_credit starvation, slow-drain), NPV and NPIV, VSAN trunking, FC services (FCID, FCNS, zoning with full and Smart zoning, device aliases, CFS distribution and merge), zoneset activation/merge fail recovery, and FCoE port types (VN_Port, VF_Port, VE_Port).
Automation
Automation and scripting with EEM (event detectors, action syslog/cli), the NX-OS scheduler, programmability with Bash and Guest Shell, REST API troubleshooting (HTTP 401/403/5xx), JSON/XML payloads, NX-API REST and CLI, Python, Ansible (cisco.nxos collection), Terraform with the Cisco ACI provider, and Cisco Intersight registration and connectivity.
Management and Operations
Firmware upgrades and interop using show install all impact and ACI APIC-first ordering, centralized management with Nexus Dashboard (NDFC, Insights, Orchestrator) and Intersight, network security (fabric binding, port security, AAA via TACACS+/RADIUS/LDAP, RBAC, first-hop security with DHCP snooping, DAI, IP Source Guard, MACsec keychains, CoPP), ACI security domains and role mapping, and compute/storage AAA/RBAC plus key management workflows.
How to Pass the Cisco DCIT 300-615 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Variable cut score; Cisco does not publish the exact passing percentage for 300-615.
- Assessment: Approximately 55-65 multiple-choice, multi-select, drag-and-drop, simulation, and testlet items per Cisco; exact count varies by exam form. Our practice bank delivers 100 weighted questions for full domain coverage.
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Exam fee: $300 USD
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
Cisco DCIT 300-615 Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the DCIT 300-615 exam and how long is it?
The 300-615 DCIT is a 90-minute exam. Cisco does not publish a fixed question count, but the exam typically delivers around 55 to 65 questions including multiple-choice, multiple-select, drag-and-drop, simulation, and testlet items. Plan your pacing for under two minutes per item on average.
What is the passing score for DCIT 300-615?
Cisco uses a variable scaled cut score and does not publish the exact passing percentage for 300-615. CCNP-level exams have historically scaled to roughly 825 out of 1000, but the actual passing line per form is set by Cisco psychometrics and is not disclosed. Aim for a consistent 85% or higher on quality practice questions before testing.
What does the 300-615 exam cost and who delivers it?
The 300-615 DCIT exam costs US$300 plus applicable taxes. It is delivered by Pearson VUE either at a physical test center or through OnVUE online proctoring. You can register through the Cisco certification portal, which routes you to Pearson VUE for scheduling.
What domains are covered and how are they weighted?
The official DCIT v1.2 blueprint defines five domains: Network (25%) covering OSPF, MP-BGP, PIM, FHRP, switching, vPC, VXLAN EVPN, and ACI; Compute Platforms (25%) covering UCS rack/blade troubleshooting, identity, boot policies, packet flow, and firmware interop; Storage Network (15%) covering FC physical, NPV/NPIV, VSAN, and FC services like zoning and CFS; Automation (15%) covering EEM, scheduler, REST, Python, Ansible, Terraform, and Intersight; and Management and Operations (20%) covering firmware upgrades, Nexus Dashboard, Intersight, AAA/RBAC, MACsec, and first-hop security.
Are there prerequisites for DCIT 300-615?
Cisco does not enforce formal prerequisites for 300-615, but recommends solid CCNA-level networking knowledge plus hands-on Nexus, UCS, MDS, and ACI experience. DCIT is a CCNP Data Center concentration exam, so most candidates pair it with the DCCOR 350-601 core exam to earn the full CCNP Data Center certification.
How does 300-615 fit into CCNP Data Center?
Passing 300-615 alone earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Operations badge. To earn CCNP Data Center, you must pass the DCCOR 350-601 core exam plus one concentration exam such as 300-610 DCID, 300-615 DCIT, 300-620 DCACI, 300-625 DCSAN, or 300-635 DCAUTO.
How long is the certification valid?
Cisco professional certifications are valid for three years from the date you pass. You can recertify by passing any current CCNP concentration or core exam, the CCIE written or lab, or by combining Continuing Education credits earned through approved Cisco activities.