Cisco Storage Networking

The Cisco Storage Networking Specialist certifications validates knowledge of storage networking technology which focuses on the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Directors and Switches, Cisco MDS 9509 Director Switch, Cisco 9216 Fabric Switch, and Cisco MDS 9120 products. These skills support the deployment of highly scalable, reliable, distributed multi-service solution that is based on a converged architecture in the single office, the remote site, or the entire enterprise.

The related Cisco Storage Networking Certifications are:

Cisco Storage Networking Solutions Design Specialist
The Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Design Specialist validates an individual's knowledge of selecting and integrating Cisco storage products to design a highly scalable, efficient, high performing storage networking solution based on converged architecture. Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Design Specialist professionals understand how to utilize and employ the features and benefits of the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Directors and Switches, Cisco MDS 9509 Director Switch, Cisco 9216 Fabric Switch, and Cisco MDS 9120 products to create a high availability storage network design.

Cisco Storage Networking Solutions Support Specialist
The Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Support Specialist validates an individual's knowledge of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco storage products to maintain a highly scalable, efficient, high performing storage networking environment. Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Support Specialist professionals understand how to deploy and optimize the features and benefits of the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Directors and Switches, Cisco MDS 9509 Director Switch, Cisco 9216 Fabric Switch, and Cisco MDS 9120 products to provide fast and accurate resolution to network installation and customer service issues.

Cisco Storage Networking Sales Specialist
The Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Sales Specialists demonstrate an overall understanding of storage networking architecture, and the features and benefits of the MDS 9000 product family. Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Sales Specialist professionals understand how the MDS 9000 products is used in a SAN environment and can identify the most effective MDS 9000 family product(s) to address specific customer requirements.