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This in-depth technical troubleshooting training enables you to troubleshoot Level 2, complex Unified Computing Systems (UCS), Nexus 1000V, B-series, and C-series integration issues.

This course is delivered via WebEx. Headsets are recommended but not required. Course hours are generally 10am-6pm ET.

What You'll Learn

• Recognize and resolve UCS system failures
• UCS system architecture
• Diagnose and remedy common issues on the UCS B and C Series systems, Unified Fabric Connectivity, and the Nexus 1000V
• Gather key technical support files for timely system recoveries and gather data needed to work with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC)
• Perform system and firmware upgrades
• Monitor system events and use the built-in troubleshooting tools
• Cisco UCS Memory Architecture
• Integrate C-Series into the Unified Cisco System Manager (UCSM)
• Recognize and resolve nexus 1000V-related installation and operational failures

Who Needs to Attend

• UCS support-level engineers
• Technicians and engineers responsible for advanced UCS troubleshooting

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Follow-On Courses

There are no follow-ons for this course.

Certification Programs and Certificate Tracks

This course is part of the following programs or tracks:

• CCIE Data Center

Course Outline

1. Troubleshooting Cisco UCS in the Data Center

• Cisco UCS Configuration Confirmation
  • UCS Architecture
  • Using Management Interfaces to Identify UCS Configuration Parameters
  • Chassis and Blade Discovery
• Cisco UCS Support Tools
  • Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)
  • Serial over LAN (SoL)
  • Data Gathering
• Cisco UCS Advanced Operations
  • Ethernet Switching Mode
    • EHV Mode
    • Switch Mode
  • Fibre Channel Switching Mode
    • NPV Mode
    • Fiber Channel Switch Mode
  • Counters and Statistics
• LAN and SAN Connectivity
  • LAN Connectivity
  • SAN Connectivity
  • SAN Boot
• Cisco UCS Upgrades
  • Bundles
  • Fabric Interconnect Recovery
• Cisco Unified Computing System Memory
  • Memory Primer
• Integrating C-Series and Cisco UCS Manager v2.0
  • Installation

2. Troubleshooting Nexus 1000V Installation and Operations Problems

• Installations on Cisco UCS
  • Troubleshooting the Installation of Nexus 1000V on UCS B-Series Servers Running VMware
  • VSM Installation Considerations
  • VEM Installation Considerations
  • Troubleshooting VSM-VEM Connectivity Issues
  • Troubleshooting High Availability Problems
• Data Plane Issues
  • Virtual and Physical Interfaces: VM Guest to External Network
  • Nexus 1000V Operations: Data Plane Pack Flow
  • Troubleshooting Approaches Based on TAC Cases

Labs

Lab 1: Initial System Exploration

Lab 2: Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Service Profiles

Lab 3: Cisco UCS Support Tools

Lab 4: Cisco UCS Modes of Operation

Lab 5: Port Channel Troubleshooting

Lab 6: LAN and SAN Connectivity

Lab 7: IP Network Troubleshooting

Lab 8: Cisco UCS Upgrades

Lab 9: Memory Data Collection

Lab 10: Troubleshooting and Verifying C-Series Integration with Cisco UCS Manager

Lab 11: Tools and Techniques for Troubleshooting Nexus 1000V Installation Problems

Lab 12: Commands and Procedures for Troubleshooting Nexus 1000V Data Plane Issues

Lab 13: Troubleshooting Nexus 1000V Installation and Control and Data Plane Problems