Duration

5 days

Overview

In this course, you will cover the key components and procedures needed to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch. Through hands-on labs using NX-OS version 6.2(6b) code, you will gain an understanding of the day-to-day operation of the switches, including key features and functions.

Additionally, we have enhanced the standard Cisco labs to include more in-depth exploration of sought-after technologies including FabricPath, OTV, LISP, vPC, FCOE QOS, Security, and troubleshooting. All configurations are performed on the Nexus 7000, with the latest version of the NX-OS code, 6.2(6b).

Who Should Attend

Network engineers, designers, administrators, managers, system engineers, channel partners/resellers, customers, and employees Anyone who installs and implements the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch

Prerequisites

CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge

Recommended:

ROUTE - Implementing Cisco IP Routing v2.0
SWITCH - Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks v2.0

Course Objectives

Chassis and components of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
Management tools available for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
Nexus switch management tools
Configure Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch functions and features, including Nexus-oriented features like vPC, FCoE, FabricPath,OTV, LISP, MPLS, and Security
Configure Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch Security and Quality of Service (QoS) features
Troubleshoot key features of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch

Course Content

1. Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
Data Center Requirements Addressed by the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
Cisco Unified Fabric
Cisco Nexus Product Family
Cisco NX-OS Software Features
Key Features of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch Deployment Models
Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch Reference Materials
2. Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch Hardware Architecture, Device Installation, and Administration Features
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch Hardware Architecture
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Chassis
Supervisor Modules, I/O Modules, and Fabric Modules
Virtual Output Queuing
Packet Flow and Arbitration
Power Supplies and Fan Cooling
Hardware High Availability Features
Installing Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
Hardware Installation
Verifying Hardware Installation Using LEDs
Verifying Hardware Installation Using Show Commands
Troubleshoot Common Hardware Issues
Configuring Device Administration and Management Features
Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch CLI and GUI Management Interfaces
Cisco NX-OS Setup Utility
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch User Management
System Management Features
Configuration Backup and Restore
In-Service Software Upgrades and Downgrades
Cisco NX-OS Image Recovery
EPLD Image Upgrade
Using the Troubleshooting Process and Tools
Troubleshooting Process
Gathering Information
Embedded Ethanalyzer
Configuring SPAN
Configuring NetFlow
Configuring System Message Logs
Configuring Online Diagnostics
Using the Onboard Failure Logging Feature
Configuring RMON
Configuring Cisco EEM
3. Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch Software Architecture and Features
Cisco NX-OS Software
Architecture
Key Features
CLI Highlights
Cisco Nexus 7000 Licensing Model
Configuring Virtual Device Contexts on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
Virtual Device Contexts
Configuring Virtual Device Contexts
Configuring Resource Templates
Configuring Management Settings for Virtual Device Contexts
Configuring Layer 2 Switching Features
Configuring Basic Interface Parameters
Configuring Layer 2 Interfaces
Configuring VLANs
Configuring PVLANs
Configuring STP Extensions
Configuring Q-in-Q Tunnels
Configuring Port Channels
Evaluating vPCs
vPC Architecture
Configuring vPCs
Configuring the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch with the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender
Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extenders (FEX)
Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch and Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender Connectivity
Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch and Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender Features
Configuring Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders
Configuring Cisco FabricPath
Architecture
Cisco FabricPath on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
Configuring Cisco FabricPath
Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links (TRILL)
Configuring Layer 3 Switching Features
Unicast and Multicast RIB and FIB
Interaction from F1 to M1 I/O Modules
Configuring Routing Protocols
Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)
Configuring Route Policy Manager
Configuring Layer 3 Virtualization
Configuring Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
Configuring First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRPs)
Configuring IP PIM-SM
Troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3
Verifying Ports and VLANs
Troubleshooting vPCs
Troubleshooting Cisco FabricPath
Troubleshooting Layer 3
Configuring Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
MPLS on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
Configuring MPLS
Configuring Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV)
OTV Overview
Basic
Advanced Features
Configuring Locator/ID Separation Protocol (LISP)
Locator/ID Separation Protocol
LISP on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
Configuring LISP
Configuring Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
FCoE overview
FCoE on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch
Configuring FCoE on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch
4. Configuring Security Features
Identifying Security Features
Configuring Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Configuring Port Security
Configuring DHCP Snooping
Configuring Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
Configuring IP Source Guard
Configuring Unicast RPF
Configuring Traffic Storm Control
Configuring Control Plane Protection (CoPP)
Configuring Cisco TrustSec
Implementing Quality of Service (QoS)
QoS on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
Configuring QoS Features with Modular QoS CLI (MQC)
Configuring Classification
Configuring Marking
Configuring Mutation Mapping
Configuring Policing
Configuring Queuing and Scheduling on M-Series Modules
Configuring Network QoS
Queueing and Scheduling, and Priority Flow Control on F-Series Modules
Monitoring QoS Statistics
5. Troubleshooting Memory and Packet Flow Issues
Evaluating Memory Using the Built-In Platform Monitoring Tool
Evaluating Platform Memory Utilization on a High Level
Evaluating Platform Memory Utilization on a Detailed Level
Troubleshooting Packet Flow Issues

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.