Module 1: Deploying the Nexus 5000

Lesson 1: Overview of the Nexus 5000

• Challenges in the Data Center
• I/O Consolidation
• Nexus 5000 Switch Products
• Nexus 5000 Switch Features and Benefits
• FCoE Adapters and Software Stack
• Nexus 5000 Switch Management Tools

Lesson 2: Implementing an FCoE Network Using Nexus 5000 Switches

• FCoE Network Design
• NPV Mode
• Implementing QLogic CNAs
• Implementing Emulex CNAs
• Using the FCoE Protocol Stack

Lesson 3: Understanding Fibre Channel

• Fibre Channel Networks
• Fibre Channel Frames
• Fibre Channel Flow Control
• Fabric Login
• Process Login
• FSPF
• The RSCN Process
• Standard Fabric Services

Lesson 4: Understanding the FCoE Protocol

• Ethernet Extensions
• FCoE Protocol
• Fibre Channel Protocol
• FCoE Architecture
• MAC Addressing in FCoE Networks
• FCoE Discovery

Lesson 5: Introduction to NX-OS

• NX-OS Software Architecture
• Virtual Device Contexts
• Enhanced CLI Parser
• Role-Based Access Control
• SNMP and XML Support
• GOLD and EEM
• Smart Call Home
• Ethanalyzer

Lesson 6: Positioning and Selling Nexus 5000 Switches

• Positioning the Nexus 5000 Switch in the Cisco Data Center
• Comparing the Nexus 5000 Switch with Competitive Products
• Key Marketing Messages

Module 2: Implementation and Configuration

Lesson 1: Configuring and Managing FCoE Server Connectivity

• Converged Network Adapters
• Host-Based Failover
• Configuring QLogic CNAs
• Managing Emulex CNAs
• Configuring the FCoE Software Stack
• Managing the FCoE Software Stack

Lesson 2: Configuring a Nexus 5000 Switch in Switch Mode

• Switch Configuration Overview
• Configuring Administrative Access
• Configuring Virtual Interface Groups
• Configuring the Server-Facing Interfaces
• Configuring the Network-Facing Interfaces
• Verifying the Configuration

Lesson 3: Managing Nexus 5000 Switches with Cisco Device Manager and Cisco Fabric Manager

• Monitoring a Nexus 5000 Switch with Cisco Device Manager
• Monitoring an FCoE Network with Cisco Fabric Manager

Lesson 4: Configuring Nexus 5000 Switches in NPV Mode

• Understanding NPV Mode
• Configuring NPV Mode
• Verifying Switch Configuration in NPV Mode

Module 3: Optimization and Troubleshooting

Lesson 1: Understanding Nexus 5000 Switch Architecture

• System Block Architecture
• Gatos Architecture
• Traffic Forwarding
• Interface Maps
• Menlo ASIC Design

Lesson 2: Managing Traffic Flow on Nexus 5000 Switches

• Understanding QoS Policy Management
• Configuring Qos Policy
• Tuning the MTU Value
• Configuring Priority Flow Control
• Understanding Multicasts
• Understanding IGMP

Lesson 3: Managing High Availability and PortChannels on Nexus 5000 Switches

• High Availability in an FCoE Network
• Configuring High Availability on a Nexus 5000 Switch
• Configuring Server-Side HA
• Validating HA Configuration
• Understanding PortChannels
• Configuring Ethernet PortChannels
• Configuring FC PortChannels

Lesson 4: Managing Security on Nexus 5000 Switches

• Private VLANs
• Configuring Private VLANs
• Understanding Access Control Lists
• Configuring Access Control Lists
• TCAM Implementation of ACLs
• Configuring Zoning on a Nexus 5000 Switch

Lesson 5: Identifying, Isolating, and Resolving Problems on Nexus 5000 Switches

• Diagnostics and Monitoring
• SPAN and ERSPAN
• Capturing FCoE Traffic
• Packet Trace Analysis
• Troubleshooting FCoE Issues on the Nexus 5000 Switch

Lab 1: Analyzing FCoE Packet Traces
Lab 2: Configuring the FCoE Adapter in the Server
Lab 3: Configuring the Switch for Administrative Access
Lab 4: Configuring the Nuova Switch for FCoE Connectivity
Lab 5: Configuring the Nuova Switch in NPV Mode
Lab 6: Tuning and Optimizing FCoE Switch and Network Performance
Lab 7: Configuring a High Availability Environment
Lab 8: Configuring and Monitoring Security Features
Lab 9: Troubleshooting FCoE Issues on the Nexus 5000 Switch