The Nortel Ethernet routing switch 8600 (exam code 920-252) is the exam you pass to earn the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 Certification certification, a credential at the Professional level. It is also connected with related credentials such as Nortel Networks Certified Specialist (NNCS), Ethernet Routing Switch 8300/8600 series certifications. If you are mapping out a certification path with Nortel, this exam is a milestone worth planning around.

Recommended prior networking knowledge equivalent to CCNA-level or Nortel entry-level switching/routing certifications.

Eligibility rules can be adjusted by Nortel over time, so before you register, confirm the current requirements on the official exam page.

You can book the 920-252 exam through the official registration channels below:

• Avaya / Nortel legacy certification archive

How the exam is taken: Computer-based exam at authorized testing centers (historical delivery via Prometric/VUE partners).

Nortel lists the following official training options for candidates preparing for this exam:

• Nortel official training (legacy Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 courses)

Once you have worked through the training, measure your readiness with the 58 practice questions from 2Pass4sure — they show you exactly which topics still need attention before you book the exam.

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The official Nortel Ethernet routing switch 8600 outline divides the exam content into 5 main domains. The first three are:

• ERS 8600 Architecture and Hardware
• Layer 3 Routing
• Multicast and Advanced Services

That is only the headline view — scroll back up to the Exam Topics section on this page for the complete domain-by-domain breakdown before you plan your study schedule.