Duration: 5 Days
In this course, you will learn how to configure Cisco MDS 9000 Series switches. The course structure is based on the Cisco Product Configuration Guides. DCMDS is built upon and consolidated from two prior courses: ICSNS and IASNS. This course is based on NX-OSv5.2.6 and DCNM Prime v6.1.1b.
What You Will Learn
- Components and management services of MDS 9000 Series
- Initial setup procedure, default settings, software licensing requirements, and system software upgrade procedures
- Configure Fibre Channel interfaces; use the FLOGI database and the FCNS database
- Create VSANs
- Manage Domain IDs and FCID assignment
- Use NPV mode and NPIV feature
- Configure port channels, Device Alias, and Basic and Enhanced Zoning
- Configure DMM, Cisco SANTap, and SPAN to monitor traffic flow through the MDS
- FCoE, DCBX, and DCB and the steps required to configure multihop FCoE in a SAN environment
- Configure secure management protocols and role-based access control
- Basic FCIP configuration process
Audience
- Field engineers
- System engineers
Prerequistes
- Basic understanding of data storage hardware components and protocols, including SCSI and Fibre Channel
- Basic understanding of network protocols, including Ethernet and IP
- Cisco CCNA is recommended
Course Outline
1. Cisco MDS 90000 Series Switch Platform
- Introducing the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switch Platform
- Implementing Integrated Management
2. System Installation and Initial Configuration
- Performing the Initial Switch Configuration
- Installing and Licensing Cisco NX-OS Software
3. Building a SAN Fabric
- Configuring Interfaces
- Using FLOGI and FCNS Databases
- Configuring VSANs
- Managing Domains
- Configuring NPV and NPIV
- Configuring Port Channels
- Configuring Distributed Device Aliases
- Implementing Zoning
4. Intelligent SAN Fabric Services
- Implementing Cisco MDS Data Mobility Manager
- Implementing Cisco SANTap
- Monitoring Traffic Flow
5. Fibre Channel Over Ethernet Implementation
- Fibre Channel over Ethernet
- Configuring Multihop FCoE on the MDS 9500
6. Implementing Security
- Improving Management Security
- Configuring AAA Services
- Implementing Port and Fabric Security
- Configuring FC-SP
- Implementing Link Encryption
- Implementing Cisco Storage Media Encryption
7. Implementing FCIP
- Creating an FCIP Tunnel
- Configuring FCIP High Availability
- Implementing IVR for SAN Extension
- Tuning FCIP Performance
Course Labs
Lab 1: Initial Switch Setup
Lab 2: Boot Process and Upgrading Switch Software
Lab 3: Configuring Interfaces
Lab 4: Creating VSANs
Lab 5: Configuring Port Channels, NPV, and NPIV
Lab 6: Configuring Device Alias and Zones
Lab 7: Configuring Cisco DMM
Lab 8: Using SPAN, RSPAN and the Analyzer
Lab 9: Configuring RBAC, AAA Services
Lab 10: Implementing Port and Fabric Security
Lab 11: FCIP and HA
Lab 12: Implementing Interop, IVR
Lab 13: Tuning FCIP Performance
Lab 14: IOA
