350-601 Network Practice Question
Which Cisco DCNM feature allows centralized management and monitoring of multiple NX-OS fabrics?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between management platforms (DCNM) and controllers (APIC), so the trap here is that candidates confuse APIC (for ACI) with DCNM (for NX-OS fabrics), especially since both are Cisco data center management tools.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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DCNM
Cisco DCNM (Data Center Network Manager) is the correct answer because it is the centralized management platform specifically designed to manage, monitor, and provision multiple NX-OS fabrics, including LAN and SAN, from a single pane of glass. It supports fabric discovery, configuration compliance, and health monitoring across multiple switches and fabrics, which aligns directly with the question's requirement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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vCenter
Why it's wrong here
vCenter manages VMware, not network fabrics.
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NX-API
Why it's wrong here
NX-API is for programmatic access to a single switch.
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APIC controller
Why it's wrong here
APIC is for ACI fabrics, not NX-OS.
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DCNM
Why this is correct
DCNM manages multiple NX-OS fabrics centrally.
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