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( 300-640 - DCNSA)
Nexus Dashboard Orchestration
About the Certification
The 300-640 DCNSA – Implementing Cisco Nexus Dashboard is a concentration exam within the CCNP Data Center track. It focuses on managing and automating Data Center networks using Cisco Nexus Dashboard — the unified platform that integrates ACI, NX-OS, NDFC, and Nexus Dashboard Insights into a single interface for centralized control, automation, monitoring, and Fabric management. This certification teaches you how to build, orchestrate, and manage modern Data Center operations from a centralized platform, enabling scalable, automated, and highly visible DC environments.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into six main sections
- Nexus Dashboard Orchestration
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- Platform Architecture
- Deployment Models
- Clusters & Nodes
- Licensing & Security
- ACI Multi-Site Orchestration
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- Multi-Site Architecture
- Multi-Site Policies
- Tenant Stretching
- Inter-Site Connectivity
- NOperational Workflows
- Operations & Troubleshooting
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- Logs & Telemetry
- Platform Health
- Failover & Resiliency
- Common Problems & Fixes
- Nexus Dashboard Insights
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- Fabric Monitoring
- Anomaly Detection
- Predictive Analytics
- Health Scores
- Proactive Alerting
- Automation & APIs
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- REST APIs
- Integrations
- JSON/YAML
- CI/CD Concepts
- Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
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- LAN Fabric Management
- Templates & Policies
- Switch Provisioning
- EVPN/VXLAN Fabrics
- Day-0 / Day-1 / Day-2 Operations
Exam Details :
- Exam Code: 300-640 (DCNSA)
- Exam Duration: 90 minutes
- Number of Questions: 55–65
- Question Types: Multiple choice + Scenario-based questions + Orchestration tasks
- Language: English
- Passing Score:
- Exam Fee: USD 300 (taxes may apply in some countries)
- Certification Validity: 3 years
Do I Need Certifications Before It ?
No, not required at all.
However, it is strongly recommended to have: ( Solid understanding of 350-601 DCCOR fundamentals , Strong experience with Nexus and ACI fabrics , Good knowledge of Data Center Fabric architectures , Basic familiarity with REST APIs and automation concepts , Understanding of VXLAN and EVPN for modern Data Center deployments) .
Which Certifications Are Recommended After This One ?
Not mandatory.
However, for professionals seeking a strong path in centralized Data Center management and automation using Cisco Nexus Dashboard—especially in resource orchestration, network configuration, and performance monitoring—the 300-640 (DCNSA) certification is the strongest specialization in Nexus Dashboard orchestration.
What Are the Main Uses of the 300-640 (DCNSA) Nexus Dashboard Orchestration Certification ?
- CCNP Data Center – By passing DCCOR + DCNSA
- 300-620 DCACI – For deeper specialization in ACI implementation
- 300-615 DCIT – Focus on Data Center troubleshooting
- 300-615 DCIT – Focus on Data Center troubleshooting
- CCIE Data Center (Lab) – Nexus Dashboard is increasingly central in modern lab environments
Your First Step Toward Nexus Dashboard Orchestration :
A powerful certification for Data Center engineers who want centralized visibility and automation across ACI and Nexus Fabrics. It equips you with orchestration, monitoring, and automation skills necessary for modern Data Center environments and opens the path toward CCNP and CCIE Data Center.
Who Is This Certification Suitable For ?
- Data Center Engineers working with Nexus or ACI
- Network Engineers seeking unified DC Fabric management
- Professionals working with NDFC, Nexus Dashboard Insights, or ACI Multi-Site
- Engineers automating provisioning, updates, and monitoring operations
- Candidates preparing for CCNP Data Center with a Nexus Dashboard focus