DCNX7K – Configuring Cisco Nexus 7000 Switches v3.0

DCNX7K - Configuring Cisco Nexus 7000 Switches v3.0

COURSE OUTLINE:

Description

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, and troubleshooting. All configurations are performed on the Nexus 7000, with the latest version of the NX-OS code, 6.2(6b).

Audience

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:

Learning 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

1. Cisco Nexus Product Family Overview

Cisco Unified Fabric
Cisco Nexus Product Family
Data Center Requirements Addressed by the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch

2. Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch

NXOS Overview
Deployment Models
7000 and 7700 Series Switch Chassis
Supervisor Modules, I/O Modules, and Fabric Modules
Switch Forwarding and Packet Flow

3. Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender

Hardware
Support on Nexus 7000 Series Switch

4. Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch Hardware

Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation Verification

5. Cisco NX-OS Architecture, Key Features, and Capabilities

6. Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch Management

Management Interfaces and Setup Utilities
User Management
System Management Features

7. Troubleshooting Nexus 7000 Series

Processes and Tools
Memory Issues
Packet Flow Issues
Series Network Analysis Module

8. Remote Integrated Service Engine

9. Cisco Prime DCNM Overview

10. Cisco Dynamic Fabric Automation Overview

11. Virtual Device Contexts

Overviews
Management Settings

12. Layer 2 Switching Features on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches

Interface Configuration
Configuration of Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender on Nexus 7000 Series Switch
VLANs and Advanced VLAN Features Configuration
STP and STP Extensions Configuration
Q-in-Q Configuration
Troubleshooting Layer 2

13. Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches

Port Channel Overview
Virtual Port Channel Overview
VPC Configuration
vPC Troubleshooting

14. FabricPath on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches

Cisco FabricPath Architecture
Cisco FabricPath Configuration
Troubleshooting Cisco FabricPath

15. Layer 3 Switching Features on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches

Cisco NX-OS Forwarding Architecture
Routing Protocols Configuration
Route Policy Manager and Policy Based Routing
Layer 3 Virtualization Configuration
FHRP Protocols Configuration
Bidirectional Forwarding Detection
Multicast Configuration
Layer 3 Troubleshooting
BFD Configuration

16. MPLS on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches

MPLS Overview
MPLS Configuration on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
MPLS Layer 3 VPNs Configuration
MPLS Layer 2 VPNs Configuration
MPLS TE Configuration

17. OTV on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches

Cisco OTV Overview
Basic OTV Configuration

18. LISP on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches

LISP
LISP Configuration on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch

19. FCoE on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches

FCoE Overview
FCoE Support on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
Configuring FCoE on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches

20. Security Features on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches

Security Features Overview and Configuration
Cisco TrustSec on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch

21. QOS on Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches

QOS in the Data Center
QOS Configuration on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch

22. Intelligent Traffic Director Overview on Nexus 7000 Series Switches

Intelligent Traffic Director Overview
ITD Configuration

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