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DCNX5K - Implementing the Cisco Nexus 5000 and 2000 v1.0 On-Site Training

DCNX5K - Implementing the Cisco Nexus 5000 and 2000 v1.0

Course Description/Agenda

In this course, you will learn the key components and procedures needed to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch in the network and SAN environment. Through combined lecture and hands-on labs, you will gain an understanding of the day-to-day operation of the products in today's data center.

What You'll Learn

• Products that make up the Cisco Nexus 5000 product range
• Cisco Nexus system architecture
• Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS) Software features on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch
• Configure the network features on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch
• Configure the system management features on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch
• Components of the Fibre Channel protocol, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocol, and Data Center Bridging (DCB) enhancements
• Configure the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch to support the FCoE protocol
• Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch troubleshooting process
• Troubleshoot issues related to the network and the SAN

Who Should Attend

• Systems and field engineers, consulting systems engineers, and technical solutions architects
• Cisco integrators and partners who install and implement the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch
• Network designers, administrators, and managers responsible for identifying and managing Cisco Nexus products in the data center

Course Prerequisites

• CCNA certification

Course Outline

1. Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch

• Cisco Nexus 5000 and 2000 System Architecture
• Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture
• Installing the Cisco Nexus Series Hardware

2. Network Feature Configuration on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch

• Layer 2 Switching Features Configuration
• Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels
• Quality of Service (QoS)

3. System Management Features

• Configuring Management Features
• Configuring System Management

4. FCoE

• Fibre Channel Protocol
• FCoE Protocol
• Data Center Bridging Enhancements

5. Configuring Fibre Channel over Ethernet

• SAN Switching Features
• SAN Management Tools
• SAN Security Features
• NPV Mode

6. Troubleshooting Cisco Nexus Switches

• Layer 2 Switching
• SAN Switching
• FCoE

Labs

Lab 1: Configuring Layer 2 Switching Features

Lab 2: Configuring the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch for Port Channels and Dual-Homing Using Virtual Port Channels

Lab 3: Configuring QoS

Lab 4: Configuring Management Features on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch

Lab 5: Configuring System Management Features

Lab 6: Upgrading the Cisco NX-OS Software (Demo Lab)

Lab 7: Configuring FCoE

Lab 8: Configuring SAN Switching Features

Lab 9: Configuring SAN Security

Lab 10: Configuring NPV Mode on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Switch

Lab 11: Troubleshooting Layer 2 Switching

Lab 12: Troubleshooting SAN Switching

Lab 13: Troubleshooting FCoE

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