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Cisco CCIE Storage Networking

Certifies expert-level knowledge of intelligent storage solutions using multiple transport options over long distances.

Requirements for Certification

There are no formal prerequisites for CCIE certification; other professional certifications or training courses are not required. Instead, candidates must first pass a written qualification exam and then the corresponding hands-on lab exam. You are expected to have an in-depth understanding of the topics in the exam blueprints and strongly encouraged to have three to five years of job experience before attempting certification. You can review the exam preparation materials included on this page for more information.

Step One: CCIE Storage Networking Written Exam

You must pass the two-hour, written qualification exam which covers storage networking concepts, features, design, applications, management and device operations before you are eligible to schedule the lab exam.

Step Two: CCIE Storage Networking Lab Exam

The eight-hour lab exam tests your ability to get the storage area network running in a timed test situation. You must pass the lab within three years of passing the written to achieve certification. Your first lab attempt must be made within 18 months.

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CCIE Storage Written Exam Beta
Beginning April 3, 2008, a beta version of the new CCIE Storage qualification exam will be available at all testing centers for a reduced price of $50 USD. During the approximately month-long beta test period, candidates can take either the v1.0 written exam for the full price of $315 USD or the v2.0 beta exam for $50 USD. Full recertification or lab qualification credit will be granted to all candidates who pass the beta exam. Beta candidates should be aware that final scores are not available for six to eight weeks after the close of the beta period, to allow time for statistical analysis of the collected beta results. Candidates may only attempt the beta exam once during the beta period. The final version of the new CCIE Storage written exam is expected to go live on July 24th 2008.

New CCIE Lab Exam
In addition to the new written exam, Cisco will also introduce an updated version of the CCIE Storage lab exam on July 24, 2008. Candidates testing on or after July 24 should be familiar with the new v2.0 exam blueprint and equipment list, although installations will take place over 7-10 days and it is possible some candidates may not see the new equipment in their labs. Candidates taking the exams before July 24, 2008 should refer to the original exam materials, now labeled v1.0.