Cisco MDS9000 Series Switch Overview
- Course Code DCMDSO
- Days Access 180 days
- Version 1.5
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Course Overview
TopThe Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches Overview course provides a technical overview of how Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches can be used to build highly available and scalable storage networks with advanced security and unified management. You will learn about the key capabilities of the MDS 9000 Series, including platforms, architecture, software, management and key features that contribute to performance, high availability, flexibility, operational simplicity and lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) of storage environments.
e-Learning
Interactive self-paced content that provides flexibility in terms of pace, place and time to suit individuals and organisations. These resources also consist of online books, educational podcasts and vodcasts, and video-based learning.
Target Audience
TopTechnical decision makers and IT professionals who architect, implement and manage data center SAN environments.
Course Objectives
TopAfter completing this course you should be able to:
- Describe Cisco MDS SAN features and advantages
- Define fixed and modular platforms
- Understand Cisco MDS architecture and high-availability mechanisms
- Identify technologies used in modern SANs
- Describe SAN management with Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)
- Explain key value-add features that distinguish Cisco MDS switches
Course Content
TopCisco MDS Platform Overview
- Introduction and Advantages of Cisco MDS
- Fixed Platforms
- Modular Platforms
Describing Cisco MDS Architecture
- Store-and-Forward Architecture
- High Availability
- Redundancy
Describing Cisco MDS Key Features
- Virtual Storage Area Networks
- Zoning
- Smart Zoning
- Cisco Autozone
- Port Channels
- NPV and NPIV
- Fibre Channel Over IP
- NVMe Over Fibre Channel
- Slow-Drain Device and Path Analysis Using Congestion Control Mechanisms
- Cisco DCNM SAN Insights for SAN Analytics
- Cisco MDS Automation and Programmability
- Other Differentiator
Describing Cisco MDS Management
- Describe and introduce Cisco DCNM
Course Prerequisites
TopAttendees should meet the following prerequisites:
- Experience managing data center deployments
- Understanding of the fundamentals of SAN technologies
- Understanding of business and application requirements
Test Certification
TopRecommended as preparation for the following exams:
- There are currently no exams aligned to this course
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- DCMDSO
- Cisco MDS9000 Series Switch Overview
- Network Storage
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