Objectives
Upon finishing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the components, services, and features of the MDS 9000 platform
that can be used to improve the availability, scalability, performance, and
manageability of the SAN
- Describe how to safely install the switch hardware and perform the initial
software configuration process
- Explain how to implement the logical topology specified by a SAN
design
- Describe the traffic management features associated with Intelligent
Network Services for the MDS 9000 series
- Configure basic traffic management services for the SAN
- Describe how to use FCIP to implement appropriate solutions for SAN
extension
- Identify MDS 9000 diagnostic tools in order to diagnose SAN problems and
common configuration errors
Importance
The course is of utmost importance for the personnel responsible for
designing the Cisco MDS 9000-based SAN solutions.
Target Audience
The primary audience for this course comprises Field Engineers, while Systems
Engineers will benefit from the course as well.
Prerequisite Knowledge
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this
course are as follows:
- Basic understanding of SAN concepts and technologies.
- Basic understanding of IP networking concepts
Recommended: CCNA certification
Course Outline
MDS 9000 Platform Overview
- Introducing MDS 9000 Platform Components
- Using Intelligent Network Services
- Implementing Integrated Management
- Introducing the MDS 9000 System Architecture
System Installation and Initial Configuration
- Installing Switch Hardware
- Performing the Initial Switch Configuration
- Installing and Licensing SAN-OS
- Using Call Home
Building VSANs
- Configuring VSANs
- Managing Domains
- Configuring Interfaces
- Configuring Dynamic VSANs
- Using Intelligent Addressing
- Implementing Zones
- Improving Management Security
Managing SAN Traffic
- Configuring PortChannels
- Configuring Routing and Load Balancing
- Configuring Traffic Priority
Implementing FCIP
- FCIP Protocol Overview
- Configuring FCIP
- Configuring FCIP High-Availability
- Implementing IVR for SAN Extension
- Tuning FCIP Performance
Troubleshooting Tools and Scenarios
- Diagnostic Tools and Methodologies
- Capture and Analyze SAN Traffic
- Basic Troubleshooting Scenarios
Appendix A: The Fibre Channel Protocol
- The SCSI Protocol
- FC Protocol Concepts
- FC Layers
- FC Flow Control
- FC Login
- FC Error Recovery
- FC Switched Fabric
Appendix B: Installation and Configuration Reference
- Switch Hardware Installation
Reference