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Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure-2 (DCNI-2) v2.0 4 days Lecture/lab
Course description
Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure-2 (DCNI-2) is a 4-day hands-on training that teaches you how to implement an enterprise Data Center routing and switching infrastructure with the next-generation Cisco Nexus 7000 and 5000 platforms. The first 3 days will focus on the Nexus 7000, with an overview of the Nexus 5000 and FCoE on Day 4.

This course provides a technical overview of the Nexus platform architecture, deployment, and operations, including Virtual Device Contexts, Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, QoS, and security.

You will explore the features of NX-OS and the Nexus platform by performing hands-on labs using a Nexus 7000 simulator.

Learning objectives
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe the key features of the Nexus 7010 chassis
  • Describe Supervisor Engine and Line Card Module features
  • Describe the key features of the Nexus 7010 power supplies and fan cooling system
  • Describe the Connectivity Management Processor
  • Describe the basic architecture of NX-OS
  • Explain NX-OS Process Recovery
  • Explain NX-OS Supervisor Redundancy
  • Explain how the Nexus 5000 functions within SAN and LAN environments
  • Describe the Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocol
Who should attend
This course is designed for experienced Network Field Engineers who are already capable of implementing Layer 2 and Layer 3 services using Cisco IOS and the Cisco Catalyst switching platform.

Recommended prerequisites
  • Familiarity with the TCP/IP protocol suite
  • Knowledge of Layer 2 switching
  • Knowledge of Layer 3 routing protocols
Related training
  • Implementing a Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure with the Cisco Catalyst Platform (DCNI-1)
  • Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design (DCNI-D).

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