Description

Implementing Cisco Storage Networking Solutions (ICSNS) v3.0 is a 5-day lecture/lab course that provides learners with fundamental skills in implementing and troubleshooting Cisco storage networks.
Course topics include installing and bringing up the switch, configuring Virtual SANs (VSANs), domains, interfaces, and zones, implementing PortChannels, configuring management security, and basic troubleshooting. You will also learn how to configure highly available FCIP tunnels and tune the performance of your FCIP links.
ICSNS v3.0 enables the student to describe and configure the hardware and software components of the Cisco MDS 9000 product family, focusing on key technologies and features that apply to departmental, mid-range, and enterprise SANs.
ICSNS v3.0 replaces MDS 9000 Configuration and Troubleshooting (MDSCT) v2.2. It also contains the Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) content formerly found in Cisco Multiprotocol Storage Essentials (CMSE) v2.0.

Objectives

After completing this course the student should be able to:

• Given a SAN environment, 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.
• Given an MDS 9000 switch, safely install the switch hardware and perform the initial software configuration process.
• Given a SAN design, implement the logical topology specified by a SAN design, so that connectivity between end devices can be verified.
• Given a SAN design, describe the traffic management features associated with Intelligent Network Services for the MDS 9000 series in order to configure basic traffic management services for the SAN.
• Given a SAN environment, describe how to use FCIP to implement appropriate solutions for SAN extension.
• Given a SAN environment, identify MDS 9000 diagnostic tools in order to diagnose SAN problems and common configuration errors.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of data storage hardware components and protocols, including SCSI and Fibre Channel
• Basic understanding of IP networking concepts
• Recommended: CCNA certification

Who Should Attend

• Customer
• Employee
• Channel Partners/Resellers

• Course Introduction
• 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

Lab Outline

• Lab 2-1: Quickstart Switch Configuration
• Lab 2-2: Configuring Call Home
• Lab 3-1: Creating VSANs
• Lab 3-2: Configuring Interfaces
• Lab 3-3: Configuring Zones
• Lab 4-1: Configuring PortChannels
• Lab 5-1: Implementing an FCIP Tunnel
• Lab 5-2: Configuring FCIP High Availability
• Lab 5-3: Implementing IVR for SAN Extension
• Lab 5-4: Tuning FCIP Performance
• Lab 6-1: Using SPAN and the Cisco Port Analyzer Adapter
• Lab 6-2: Challenge Lab
• Lab 6-3: Upgrading Switch Software