Cisco Optical Specialist

Cisco Optical Specialist


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The Cisco Optical Specialist certification is for network professionals who design, install, operate, and maintain optical networking systems. The Cisco Optical Specialist curriculum features two unique paths: one focused on SONET technology and one focused on SDH. Both paths are designed for service provider and enterprise environments. A professional who attains the Cisco Optical Specialist certification will demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to perform basic troubleshooting using the ONS 15454, extend distances using the ONS 15216 product family, and demonstrate significant and specialized knowledge of Cisco fiber optic principles and DWDM transmission.

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Retired February 15, 2007

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Cisco Optical Specialist Prerequisites
No prerequisites. Background in networking, including knowledge of networks and client/server applications highly recommended. A software applications background is useful.
 
Cisco Optical Specialist Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-311 Optical SONET
Recommended for Candidates in US,
Canada, and Korea
Last day to test February 15, 2007 		Cisco ONS 15454 SONET Turn Up, Text, Provisioning, and Operation Training (OCTPO)
Cisco ONS 15216 Provisioning and Operation Training (OPODA)
Accelerate Optical Technology Series: Explaining Optical Transmission (EOT) Available at no charge through the Cisco Learning Connection
Accelerate Optical Technology Series: Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) Available at no charge through the Cisco Learning Connection
Accelerate Optical Technology Series: The Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Available at no charge through the Cisco Learning Connection
Accelerate Optical Technology Series: Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Available at no charge through the Cisco Learning Connection

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Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-321 Optical SDH
Recommended for Candidates in Americas, APAC (except Korea), EMEA, and Japan
Last day to test February 15, 2007 		Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Turn Up, Text, Provisioning, and Operation Training (OSTPO)
Cisco ONS 15216 Provisioning and Operation Training (OPODA)
Accelerate Optical Technology Series: Explaining Optical Transmission (EOT) Available at no charge through the Cisco Learning Connection
Accelerate Optical Technology Series: Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) Available at no charge through the Cisco Learning Connection
Accelerate Optical Technology Series: The Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Available at no charge through the Cisco Learning Connection
Accelerate Optical Technology Series: Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Available at no charge through the Cisco Learning Connection
 
Cisco Optical Specialist Recertification

Cisco Specialist Certifications are valid for two years. To recertify, take and pass the current version of the required exam(s) or pass a current CCIE written exam.