Cisco 300-165 : Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure

A Cisco credential can reshape your career, and the 300-165 exam is the hurdle in front of it. Braindumpsqa packs 326 carefully verified practice questions into material that gets you ready for the Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure exam without wasted effort.

Cisco 300-165 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Cisco
Exam Name:	Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure (DCID)
Exam Number:	300-165
Exam Duration:	90-120
Exam Format:	Multiple answer, Simulations / simlets, Multiple choice
Available Languages:	English
Real Exam Qty:	55-65
Passing Score:	750/1000 (scaled scoring system)
Exam Price:	USD 300 (varies by region)
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years
Related Certifications:	Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center (CCNP Data Center)
Recommended Training:	Cisco Data Center Training (Official Learning)
Exam Registration:	Cisco Certification Exams Registration
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Computer-based exam delivered at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored exam (where available).
Pre Condition:	No formal prerequisite required, but Cisco recommends CCNA-level knowledge or equivalent networking experience.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams.html

Cisco 300-165 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Answers to the Most-Asked Cisco 300-165 Exam Questions

How much does the 300-165 exam cost, and what is the passing score?

Registering for the Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure exam costs USD 300 (varies by region), and you need 750/1000 (scaled scoring system) to pass. One detail worth remembering: a failed attempt is not discounted — retaking the exam means paying USD 300 (varies by region) again in full. Use the Braindumpsqa test engine to benchmark yourself first; when your mock results consistently clear 750/1000 (scaled scoring system), you are ready to book.

What does the 300-165 exam cover, and why does it matter?

The 300-165 exam is Cisco's official test for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center (Legacy) credential, a certification at the Professional level. Earning it tells employers your skills have been verified by the vendor itself, which carries real weight in hiring and promotion decisions. Within the same certification track, it sits alongside Cisco Certified Network Professional Data Center (CCNP Data Center), Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center Core, so it can also serve as a stepping stone toward those credentials.

Which topics does the 300-165 exam test?

Cisco divides the Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure exam into 5 domains. The largest ones are Infrastructure Services, Data Center Networking, Data Center Automation and Orchestration — together these account for the bulk of your score, so start there. The complete domain-by-domain outline appears in the exam topics section above on this page.

If I fail the Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure exam, what are my options? And how fast do I get the product?

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How long is the 300-165 exam, and how many questions does it have?

You will face 55-65 questions in 90-120 on the Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure exam. Do the math and the per-question budget is tight, which is why pacing drills matter as much as content review. Our advice: take two or three full timed mocks in the Braindumpsqa engine before the real thing, and practice skipping a stubborn question instead of burning five minutes on it.

Does Cisco recommend any official training for the 300-165 exam?

Yes — Cisco lists these official training options for Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure candidates:

• Cisco Data Center Training (Official Learning)

Formal training teaches the syllabus; then the 326 practice questions from Braindumpsqa show you whether that knowledge holds up under real exam conditions.

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Do I need to meet any requirements before taking the 300-165 exam?

No formal prerequisite required, but Cisco recommends CCNA-level knowledge or equivalent networking experience. Eligibility rules are set by Cisco and do change from time to time, so double-check the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams.html before you register.

Where do I sign up for the Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure exam?

Registration for the 300-165 exam runs through these official channels:

• Cisco Certification Exams Registration

As for how you will actually sit the exam: Computer-based exam delivered at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored exam (where available).. Choose whichever delivery option suits your setup when you book.

Cisco Implementing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure Sample Questions:

Question #1
Which statement about implementing fabric binding is true?

A. Activation must be performed on a per-VSAN basis
B. Activation must be performed globally on a switch
C. Activation must be performed globally
D. Cisco Fabric Services must be enabled on a switch to distribute configuration information

Question #2
In the dynamic vNIC creation wizard, why are choices for Protection important?

A. They allow dynamic vNICs to be reserved for fabric failover.
B. They allow reserve vNICs to be allocated out of the spares pool.
C. They select the primary fabric association for dynamic vNICs.
D. They enable hardware-based failover.

Question #3
Which task must be done before a zone set takes effect?

A. Add a member to the zone.
B. Enter the copy running-config startup-config command.
C. Enter the zoneset activate name <zone-name> vsan <vsan-#> command.
D. Enter the exit config t command.

Question #4
Which three selections represent implementations of Cisco VN-Link technology? (Choose three.)

A. Cisco Nexus 1000V
B. VMware PTS
C. Cisco VM-FEX
D. vMotion
E. Cisco Nexus 2000 FEX

Question #5
Refer to the exhibit.

The ISSU fails Which option do you change to resolve the issue?

A. local LACP_Timeout value to 30 seconds
B. remote LACP_Timeout value to 1 second
C. Local LACP mode to Passive
D. remote LACP mode to Passive

Solutions: