Course Description

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 chassis’, 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.

Intended Audience

This technical training course is designed for field and channel partner system engineers, network engineers, and customers who need to deploy, configure, and manage MDS 9000 family of products. Enrollment is now open to all Cisco SEs, Cisco partners, and customers. Due to the extensive labs, seats are limited so please register early.

Prerequisites

Student prerequisites are as follows:

• Understanding of basic data storage components and protocols such as networked storage devices, direct attached storage (DAS), network attached storage (NAS), and FC-based storage area networks (SAN). 

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
• Chassis’
• 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 – 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 – 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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