Course Description
Configuring Cisco Nexus 5000 Switches (DCNX5K) v 2.0 is the second iteration of the DCNX5K course, with significant differences to the course structure, labs, and content. DCNX5K v2.0 is intended to be a lab focused product course. The course focuses on the key components and procedures needed to install, configure, manage and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 5000 switch in the network and SAN environment.
The course has been restructured as a lab-centric course, with 2/3 of a student’s overall class time that is expected to be spent performing labs. This timing provides approximately 3-4 hours of lab content and only 2-3 hours of lecture content per ILT class day. It is expected that technology concepts are off-loaded to prerequisites. The course structure is based on the Cisco Configuration Guides. Each module, as much as possible, is independent of any other module. The labs need to be able to be performed by one student configuring a complete pod for virtual training purposes. The labs must be scalable to two people per pod in an ILT delivery. Each lab exercise is independent of previous labs. There is a requirement for configurations scripts and a reset procedure to establish a given lab’s context before the student performs any lab exercise or activity. Each lab exercise must be restricted to the student’s own pod environment and be independent of other student pod activities. There are no labs requiring pod-to-pod configuration or cooperation. Every effort was made to base the DCNX5K v2.0 lab topology on the existing DCNX5K v1.0 lab topology. Using this topology minimizes changes to hardware and software and facilitates Cisco Learning Partner adoption. Agenda
Who should attend
Network Administrators Network Designers Network Engineers Systems Engineers Consulting Systems Engineers Cisco Integrators/Partners Certifications
This course is part of the following Certifications:
Cisco CCIE Data Center (CCIE Data Center) Prerequisites
Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:
Good understanding of networking protocols Recommended CCNA Certification Good understanding of the Fibre Channel protocol and the SAN environment Recommended attendance of a Fibre Channel Protocol class or equivalent experience Recommended attendance of the Implementing Cisco Storage Network Solutions (ICSNS) class or equivalent experience Detailed Course Outline
Module 1: Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches Product Overview
Identify the products that make up the Cisco Nexus 5000 product family; understand the system architecture and the Cisco NX-OS Software features running on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches
Module 1 Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches
Introducing the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches I/O Consolidation I/O Consolidation Using Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch The Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders Deployment Benefits Module 1 Lesson 2: Understanding the Cisco Nexus Family System Architecture
Cisco Nexus 5000 and 2000 System Architecture Traffic Forwarding Paths The Cisco Nexus 5500 Switch System Architecture VN-Tags and VN-Links Module 1 Lesson 3: Understanding the Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture
The Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture The Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Licensing on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches Module 1 Lesson 4: Cisco Nexus 5000 and 2000 Hardware Installation
Installing the Cisco Nexus 5000 switch and Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender Cabinet and Rack Installation Cabling Requirements Power Requirements Site Preparation Module 2: Network Feature Configuration on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches
Configure the network features on the Cisco Nexus 5000 switch. Module 2 Lesson 1: Configuring Layer 2 Switching Features
Configuring Ethernet Interfaces Configuring VLANs Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol Module 2 Lesson 2: Configuring Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders
Configure fabric interfaces Configuring static pinning Configuring dynamic pinning Configuring Fabric Extender host interfaces Module 2 Lesson 3: Configuring Ethernet Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels
Configure port channels The Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches and the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders deployment models Configure virtual port channels (vPCs) Module 2 Lesson 4: Configuring Quality of Service
Explain QoS QoS features Configuring QoS Configure the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value Module 2 Lesson 5: Configuring Cisco FabricPath
Implementing Cisco FabricPath Module 2 Lesson 6: Troubleshooting Layer 2 Switching
Troubleshooting Overview and Tools Troubleshooting MAC Address Table Troubleshooting the Spanning Tree Protocol Troubleshooting VLAN Module 3: Fibre Channel over Ethernet
Configure the system management features on the Cisco Nexus 5000 switch. Module 3 Lesson 1: Understanding the Fibre Channel Protocol
The SCSI Protocol The Fibre Channel Model Fibre Channel Frames Fibre Channel Interfaces and Ports Fibre Channel Addressing Fibre Channel Flow Control Fibre Channel Domain Initialization Virtual Fabrics and Zoning The Fabric Shortest Path First Protocol Fibre Channel Login Procedures Module 3 Lesson 2: System Management on the Cisco Nexus 5000 switch
FCoE Adapters FCoE Architecture FCoE Emulated Node (ENode) FCoE Initialization Protocol Multi-hop FCoE Module 3 Lesson 3: Identifying IEEE Data Center Bridging Enhancements
Identify the components and the purpose of DCB Identify the purpose of IEEE 802.1Qbb Priority Flow Control (PFC) Identify the purpose of IEEE 802.1Qaz Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS) Identify the purpose of the IEEE 802.1AB Data Center Bridging Exchange (DCBX) Protocol Module 3 Lesson 4: Configuring FCoE
Configure FCoE Configure FCoE VLANs and Virtual Interfaces Module 3 Lesson 5: Troubleshooting FCoE
Troubleshooting Data Center Bridging issues Troubleshooting FIP issues Troubleshooting CNA issues Troubleshooting PFC issues Module 3 Lesson 6: Configuring SAN Switching Features
Fibre Channel Interfaces Configuring Domain Parameters Configuring VSANs VSAN Trunking SAN Port Channels Distributed Device Alias Service Zoning FSPF Protocol FLOGI, FCNS, and RSCN Databases Module 3 Lesson 7: SAN Management Tools
Cisco Data Center Network Manager for SAN Cisco Device Manager Module 3 Lesson 8: Implementing Cisco NPV Mode and NPIV
Understanding Cisco NPV mode Configuring Cisco NPV mode Understanding NPIV Configuring NPIV Module 3 Lesson 9: Troubleshooting SAN Switching
General SAN Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cisco NPV Mode Troubleshooting Zoning Troubleshooting SAN Port Channels Troubleshooting VSANs Module 4: System Management Features of the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches
Configure the system management features on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches. Module 4 Lesson 1: Configuring Security Features
Security Features Overview System Message Logging Configuring Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Configuring Role-Based Access Control Configuring Secure Shell Configuring Access Control Lists Module 4 Lesson 2: Configuring System Management
Understanding Switch Management Methods and Features Cisco Fabric Services Generic Online Diagnostics Smart Call Home Simple Network Management Protocol The XML Interface Cisco Data Center Network Manager Module 4 Lesson 3: Understanding Cisco Nexus High Availability
Cisco NX-OS Software High Availability Features Stateful and Stateless Process Restarts In Service Software Updates (ISSU) DCNX5K Hands-On Lab Exercises
Module 1 Lab 1-1: Initial Switch Configuration Module 2 Lab 2-1: Configuring Layer 2 Switching Features Module 2 Lab 2-2: Connecting the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender Module 2 Lab 2-3: Implementing Virtual Port Channels (vPC) Module 2 Lab 2-4: Configuring QoS Module 2 Lab 2-5: Troubleshooting Layer 2 Switching Module 3 Lab 3-1: Implementing FCoE Module 3 Lab 3-2: Troubleshooting FCoE Module 3 Lab 3-3: Configuring SAN Switching Module 3 Lab 3-4: Configuring Cisco NPV Mode on the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switches Module 3 Lab 3-5: Troubleshooting SAN Switching Module 4 Lab 4-1: Configuring Security Features Module 4 Lab 4-2: Configuring System Management Features Module 4 Lab 4-3: Upgrading the Cisco NX-OS Software with ISSU