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Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Switches

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  • 36 hours over 4 sessions

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Class Description

Description

The Configuring Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches (DCMDS) v3.1 course shows you how to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco® MDS 9000 Series Switches, to build highly available, scalable storage networks. Through expert instruction and extensive hands-on practice, you will learn how to deploy and use capabilities such as Virtual Storage Area Networks (VSANs), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), N-Port Virtualization (NPV) fabric security, zoning, automation with NX-API, Slow Drain Analysis, SAN analytics, Fibre Channel over TCP/IP (FCIP) tunnels, and more. You will learn how to configure and implement platform features and learn troubleshooting techniques pertaining to Fibre Channel (FC) domains, firmware upgrades, zones, and zone mergers. This course prepares you for Cisco CCNP Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center SAN Implementation certifications.

This course helps you prepare to take the exam, Implementing Cisco Storage Area Networking (300-625 DCSAN), which leads to CCNP Data Center® and the Certified Specialist - Data Center SAN Implementation certifications

Who should attend

  • Data center systems engineers
  • Data center field engineers
  • Data center architects
  • Technical decision makers
  • Network architects
  • Cisco integrators and partners

Prerequisites

To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:

  • Basic understanding of data storage hardware components and protocols, including Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) and Fibre Channel
  • Basic understanding of network protocols, including Ethernet and IP
  • Basic routing and switching knowledge

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  • Discover and describe the Cisco Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) platform of multilayer switches and directors. Describe the MDS hardware, NX-OS operating system, Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) management software, and key architectures of the platform, such as FC and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
  • Describe key product features of the MDS platform, including VSANs, RBAC, NPV, port channels, zoning, device aliases, inter-VSAN routing (IVR), and fabric security
  • Describe and implement state-of-the-art product features, including NX-API, slow-drain analysis, SAN Analytics and 32-GB Fibre Channel interfaces
  • Configure and implement the Cisco MDS switches and platform features, such as initial configuration, building a fabric, building a SAN extension, and configuring inter-VSAN routing for that purpose
  • Configure FCIP tunnels
  • Resolve issues and troubleshoot FC domains, zones and zone merges, and switch boot and firmware upgrades

Course Outline:

Describing Cisco MDS Platform

  • Cisco MDS 9700/9300/9200/9100 Hardware
  • Cisco NX-OS
  • Cisco DCNM
  • Fibre Channel Architecture
  • FCoE Architecture

Describing Key Product Features

  • Cisco DCNM 11.x
  • RBAC and Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
  • Virtual SANs
  • NPV and NPIV
  • Port Channels and VSAN Trunking
  • Zoning and Smart Zoning
  • Device Aliases
  • Inter-VSAN Routing
  • Fibre Channel Fabric Security

Describing New Product Features

  • 32-Gb Fibre Channel
  • Cisco MDS NX-API
  • Power-On Auto-Provisioning
  • Slow Drain Analysis
  • SAN Analytics and Telemetry Streaming
  • Cisco Secure Boot

Deploying Cisco MDS Features

  • Installation and Initial Setup
  • Building a Fabric: FC Domains and FC Services
  • Building SAN Extensions

Troubleshooting Common Cisco MDS Issues

  • Fibre Channel Domains
  • Zones and Zone Merges
  • Boot and Upgrade Issues

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy:

Public Classes

All requests to cancel a registration must be in writing via e-mail to [email protected]

  • You may cancel 11 or more business days from the start of the class for a refund less 5% cancellation fee.
  • If you cancel less than 11 business days from the start of the class, you are responsible for 100% of the course fee.

Cisco Data Center or Cisco Cloud Courses

All requests to cancel a Cisco Data Center or Cisco Cloud class reservation must be made via e-mail.

  • You may cancel or reschedule more than 19 business days from the start of the class for a refund less 5% cancellation fee.
  • If a Learner chooses to reschedule, the payment already received will be applied to the new class.
  • If a cancellation request is made within 19 business days of the class start date, no refund will be provided, regardless of payment method.

Partner-Delivered Classes

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*The school, or one of its Partners, reserves the right to cancel a course for any reason and without penalty more than ten (10) business days before the start of the class.


Rescheduling:

All requests to reschedule a registration must be in writing via e-mail to [email protected]

Public Classes

  • Students may reschedule a registration up to 11 business days before the scheduled start date without penalty.
  • Rescheduling will be defined as transferring the registration to the same course on a different date or transferring to another course of equal or lesser value up to 6 months from the original course start date.

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  • For Partner delivered courses, if a student reschedules less than 16 business days before the class, the entire original course fee may be forfeited. An additional course fee may be required for the new registration.


* You are allowed two (2) reschedules. After a second reschedule, the entire original course fee will be forfeited, and an additional course fee will be required for a new registration.


No Shows:

Failure to attend without prior written notice to the start date of the course will be considered a "no show" and will result in forfeiture of the full course price including NetApp courses paid for with NetApp Training Units. Under these conditions, the school, at its own discretion may allow you to re-sit another session of the same or lower priced course.

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