Training Course:MDS-9000 Configuration and Troubleshooting (MDSCT)School/Trainer:Convergent Communications, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD, United States
Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced
Course Description:
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This 5 day class will teach storage network engineers detailed features and components of the Cisco MDS 9000 Multilayer Switch family. You will also learn how to install, configure and troubleshoot these products. Extensive hands-on labs are included which allow engineers to gain experience with the MDS 9000 command set and configure Cisco Intelligent network services including VSANs, Security and Management. A storage network overview is included for those students who have only completed the course pre-requisites.
Course Objectives
In this course you will learn how to:
Describe the storage and networking technologies and applications that surround the MDS 9000 Family.
Describe the MDS 9000 Family system components, features, diagnostics, and management capabilities.
Install the 9216 and 9500 Multilayer switches.
Configure the 9000 series switches using both command line, Fabric Manager and Device Manager.
Configure FSPF, Zoning, VSANs, Portchannels, Call Home and Security using Hands-on labs.
Successfully troubleshoot the SAN using Fibre Channel Analyzer, SPAN, and SD_Port.
The real-world lab topology includes multiple pods configured as a high availability core with connected edge switches. The extensive lab equipment list includes: Cisco MDS 9509 and 9216 chassisĄŻ, supervisor modules, 16 and 32 port fiber channel switch line cards, Cisco/Compaq and Cisco/Sun Netra servers, a JMR FC JBOD, Seagate Cheeta disk drives, QLOGIC HBAs, and other network components.
Course Outline
Day 1: Network Storage Technology Overview
Lesson 1: Network Storage Architectures
Common storage networking architectures, protocols, and associated storage devices.
Storage Networking Model
Storage Networking Hierarchy
Direct Attached Storage (DAS)
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Fibre Channel-based Storage Area Networks (SAN)
Lesson 2: Fibre Channel Overview
Characteristics and structure of the fibre channel protocol.
Fibre Channel Basics
Fibre Channel Protocol
FC Layers
Frame Format
Addressing
Name Server
Fabric and Port Login
Flow Control
Class of Service
Lesson 3: IP Storage Technologies
Basic fundamentals and status of emerging IP storage technologies.
iSCSI Overview
iSCSI Status
iSCSI Topology
FCIP Overview
FCIP Status
FCIP Topology
Lesson 4: Network Storage Applications
Applications and solutions driving the need for network storage.
General Storage Applications and Solutions
Global SAN Storage Solution
Overall Network Storage
Storage Consolidation
Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Business Continuance
Flexible Backup and Restore Options
Remote Data Replication
Data Availability
Day 2: MDS 9000 Family Introduction
Lesson 1: System Components
System components, interfaces, and functions.
Multilayer Switches
ChassisĄŻ
Power Supplies
Fan Assemblies
Supervisor Modules
Line Card Modules
Lesson 2: System Features and Functions
System features and functions.
Ultra-High Availability
Intelligent Feature Set
Fibre Channel Congestion Control (FCC)
Port Channels (PC)
Fabric Zoning
Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN)
Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF)
Fabric Configuration Server (FCS)
Commitment to Standards
Lesson 3: System Management
System management capabilities.
Simplified Management and Architecture
Command Line Interface (CLI)
Fabric/Device Manager (GUI)
Management Access Security
Third Party Integration
CiscoWorks Resource Management Essentials
Call Home Facilities
System Log
Lesson 4: Diagnostics and Analyzers
Various advanced diagnostics and analyzer tools available in the MDS 9000 Family.
POST and Supervisor Test
Indicator LEDs on System Components
Remote Monitor (RMON)
Network Analysis and Debug Tools
FC Ping
Traceroute
Debug
Remote Domain Loopback
Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN)
Cisco Fabric Analyzer
Day 3: Installation and Configuration
Lesson 1: Hardware Installation
Hardware installation procedures for MDS 9000.
Chassis
Power Supplies
Fan Assemblies
Module
GBICs and Cabling
Lab 1: Hardware Installation
Lesson 2: Initial Switch Configuration and Code Image Overview
Initial basic switch configuration.
Why do initial basic configuration
Initial setup requirements
Terminal setup and configuration
Procedure
Verification check
Overview of the software images
Lab 2: Initial Switch Configuration
Lesson 3: Command Line Interface and FC Interface Configuration
CLI command structure for the MDS 9000.
Modes of Operation
CLI Hierarchy
Help facility
Other useful features
Role-based CLI
Perform Basic Interface Switchport Configuration
Interface operation
Interface Configuration
FCping and FCtrace
Lab 3: CLI Role-based Access Control
Lab 4: FC Interface Configuration
Lesson 4: Fabric Manager and Device Manager
Use and Operation of FM and DM.
Logon to Fabric Manager, navigate through and use selected menus.
Logon to Device Manager, navigate through and use selected menus.
Lab 5: Fabric Manager, DM/Call Home
Day 4: Installation and Configuration (cont.)
Lesson 5: Fabric Shortest Path First ¨C FSPF
Use and operation of FSPF protocol.
Configure FSPF
Get statistics on FSPF
Lab 6: FSPF Operation
Lesson 6: Port Channels
Uses and benefits of port channeling.
Configure a port channel
Display statistics on a port channel
Lab 7: Port Channel Configuration
Lesson 7: ZONING
Zoning and how it is used in the SAN environment.
Configure zones and zone sets
Display zoning statistics
Lab 8: Zoning Configuration
Lesson 8: Virtual Storage Area Network
Review what a virtual storage area network is
Configure a VSAN
Lab 9: VSAN Configuration
Day 5: Basic Troubleshooting
Lesson 1: Fibre Channel Analyzer, SPAN, and SD_Port
Integral troubleshooting tools.
Review the FC analyzer
Configure the FC analyzer
Configure SPAN
Configure an SD port
Lab 10: FC Analyzer/Ethereal
Lab 11: High Availability ¨C Supervisor Switchover
Lab 12: SSH and RADIUS Security
Lab 13: Software Upgrade
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Scenarios
Apply troubleshooting techniques to various forced problems in an MDS 9000 lab network.
Lab 14: Various Troubleshooting Scenarios
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http://www.ccitraining.net/
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Phone:301 565-0138 Ext 6027
School Address:
1110 Bonifant Street
Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD
United States - 20910
Phone : 301 565 0138
Fax : 301 565 8159
Jobs & Resumes: Silver Spring
Houses & Roommates: Silver Spring
Other training courses offered by Convergent Communications, Inc.:
Cisco Multi-protocol Storage Essentials v1.0 (CMSE)
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