Cisco Storage Networking Support Specialist

The Cisco 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 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.

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Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) Professional Recognition

SNIA Recognition

Retired November 24, 2006

Cisco Storage Networking Support Specialist Prerequisites
Valid CCNA

Cisco Storage Networking Support Specialist Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)	Recommended Training
642-354 CSNSS	MDS 9000 Configuration and Troubleshooting (MDSCT)
	Cisco Multiprotocol Storage Essentials (CMSE)
	Cisco Advanced Storage Implementation and Troubleshooting (CASI)

Cisco Storage Networking Support 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.

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