Sleiman,
Glad to hear your interest in the field of Data Center field. Here is the answer for your query:-
1- You can do the CCNP Data center without having to do the CCNA data center.
2- Yes CCNP data Center certification would renew your other CCNP.
{
Cisco Professional-level certifications (CCNP, CCNP Wireless, CCDP, CCSP, CCNP Security, CCNP Voice, CCIP, CCNP Service Provider, CCNP Service Provider Operations, and CCNP Data Center) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass ONE of the following before the certification expiration date:
- Pass any current 642-XXX Professional-level or any 300-XXX Professional-level exam, or
- Pass any current CCIE Written Exam, or
- Pass the current CCDE Written Exam OR current CCDE Practical Exam, or
- Pass the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review to extend lower certifications}
- }
Hope this helps.
Regards
Inayath
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