Aruba Certified Switching Expert (ACSX)

Validate expert level skills to implement and optimize enterprise-level Aruba CX Switching solutions.

Why earn this certification?

This certification verifies that you have the expert level skills needed to implement Aruba wired switching solutions, including the ability to implement and optimize enterprise-level Aruba Switching campus LAN solutions.
  • Earn this certification to position yourself as a switching expert in advanced Aruba wired switching solutions
  • Demonstrate that you can implement complex network architectures and customer requirements to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize multi-vendor network solutions
  • Enhance your career and job satisfaction as an Aruba Certified Switching Expert (ACSX), the highest level certification from Aruba

Candidate

The typical candidate will ideally have more than 5 years of advanced networking experience focused on interpreting complex network architectures and customer requirements to implement, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize multi-vendor network solutions. The successful candidate is very familiar with Aruba wired switching solutions.

Skill level: Expert

Prerequisites

Candidates must pass the Aruba Certified Switching Expert (ACSX) written exam prior to registering for the ACSX practical exam. The written exam is available on PearsonVUE, the practical exam is proctored virtually with an Aruba expert exam proctor.

View written exam details, including sample questions
View practical exam details

Recertification Path

The Aruba Certified Switching Expert (ACSX) certification is valid for three years from date achieved.

To recertify, you must pass one of the following exams before the expiration date:

  • Pass the current written exam on PearsonVUE
  • If qualified, pass the Aruba Edge expert exam

Achieving or recertifying the certification automatically extends any active ACSP and/or ACSA certifications to the point of expiration from the date the ACSX certification was last achieved.

View the certification datasheet for recertification paths

Learning Resources

This certification validates that you have the knowledge to:

  • Resolve issues related to implementation and ongoing support
  • Perform protocol level analysis, and problem resolution (e.g. analyzing the interaction between multiple devices using packet traces)
  • Troubleshoot, and optimize multi-vendor network solutions

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