Managing HPE B-series Fibre Channel Switches

Description

This course is designed for HPE B-series SAN administrators and is a follow-up to the Introduction to SAN course. (This course does not cover SAN basics since those are discussed in the Introduction to SAN training.) This course introduces necessary FC theory such as routing, trunking, addressing, and services as well as B-Series associated topics such as proprietary features, HPE B-Series SAN management and monitoring options, SAN extension technologies, advanced SAN security, and hardware installation. NVME-oF theory is also presented. All practical parts are based on HPE B-Series SAN devices. This course helps students gain the experience needed to tackle the challenges of working in medium-sized and enterprise-class HPE B-Series SAN environments.

Target

This course is ideal for intermediate to advanced IT professionals seeking a learning path that includes knowledge of FC-SAN technologies and experience in HPE B-series SAN environments.

Contents

After completing this course, you should be able to: • Present the B-series portfolio • Perform an out-of-box initial configuration • Configure initial security • Verify switch status • Identify important fabric parameters • Perform common administrative tasks • Explain chassis, fabric, and switch names • Discuss the default port name • Describe the Fibre channel networking model • Recall the format of a WWN • Describe Fibre Channel topologies • Identify Fibre Channel addressing • Identify the node and port types • Identify the different class of service • Describe the frame structure • Describe the role of the principal switch • Identify exchange-based routing • Describe in-order delivery (IOD) • Manage interswitch links (ISL) • Describe the benefits of trunking • List the fabric services well-known addresses • Explain zoning • Explain quality of service (QoS) SID/DID traffic prioritization in the fabric • Discuss NVMe-oF standard, types, and building blocks • Discuss SAN extension technologies and implementations

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, you should have: • A good technical understanding of networking and storage concepts • Basic experience in managing Windows systems • Completed Introduction to SAN (H41BQS) or have knowledge of SAN fundamentals

Study Materials