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MDSCT Training Class
Cisco MDS 9000 Configuration & Troubleshooting

Training Class Description
Learn Cisco Storage technology with this comprehensive MDSCT Class. Building on the technology, features, and benefits of the MDS 9000 Family, learn to install, configure, and troubleshoot new and existing installations.

Audience
Channel Partner / Reseller and Customers

Upon Completion of this course you will learn

• Storage and networking technologies and applications that surround the MDS 9000 Family
• MDS 9000 Family system components, features, diagnostics, and management capabilities
• Installation and configuration of MDS 9000 Family of multilayer switches
• Purposes of MDS 9000 Family troubleshooting tools and using them to perform basic troubleshooting tasks

Training Class Content

System Components and Installation

• MDS 9000 Family of Multilayer Switches
• Power Supplies and Fan Assemblies
• Supervisor Modules
• Line Card Modules
• GBICs and Fiber Cabling
• CWDM Support
• System Advantages

High Availability Platform

• System Highlights
• Software Licensing
• Cisco Storage Networking
• MDS 9000 Feature Details and Configuration
• Initial Switch Configuration and Software Upgrade

Command-Line Interface

• Initial Switch Configuration
• System Software Images
• Fabric Manager

Fabric Manager Overview

• Installing and Accessing Fabric Manager
• Logging In and Using the Device Manager
• Performance Manager Overview

Fibre Channel Interfaces

• FC Interface Overview
• Persistent FC_ID
• Fibre Channel Congestion Control
• FC Interface Configuration
• FICON Support

Virtual Storage Area Network

• Virtual Storage Area Networks
• Inter-VSAN Routing
• VSAN Configuration

PortChannels

• PortChannel
• PortChannel Configuration

Fabric Shortest Path First

• Fabric Shortest Path First
• FSPF Protocol Configuration

Zoning

• Fabric Zoning
• Zone and Zone Set Configuration
• LUN Zoning
• Read-Only Zoning

Role-based Access Control

• CLI Role-based Access Control
• FM Role-based Access Control
• VSAN Role-based Access Control

Network Security

• Security Services
• Management Security
• Secure Shell (SSHv2)
• RADIUS AAA
• TACACS+
• Port Security

Call Home

• Call Home - Facilities
• Call Home - Configuration

Legacy Interoperability

• Interoperability with Brocade
• Troubleshooting Tools and Scenarios

Diagnostic Tools

• Basic Troubleshooting Guidelines
• Power-On Tests, Indicators, and Monitoring
• Fibre Channel Tests and Debug Facilities

Analyzer Tools

• Cisco Fabric Analyzer
• Ethereal
• Switched Port Analyzer
• Port Analyzer Adapter

Troubleshooting Scenarios

• SAN Troubleshooting Guidelines
• Fabric Problem Scenarios

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