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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).
Objectives
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall 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
Prerequisites
CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge
Recommended:
ROUTE - Implementing Cisco IP Routing v2.0
ROUTE - Implementing Cisco IP Routing v2.0
SWITCH - Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks v2.0
Outline
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,
• 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
Labs
Lab 1: Cisco Nexus 7000 Platform Discovery
Lab 2: Configure User Management
Lab 3: Configure System Management
Lab 4: Configure Layer 2 Advanced Switching
Lab 5: Configure Basic and Advanced vPCs
Lab 6: Configure Basic and Advanced Cisco FabricPath
Lab 7: Configure Layer 3 Switching
Lab 8: Configure FHRP
Lab 9: Configure MPLS
Lab 10: Configure Basic and Advanced OTV
Lab 11: Configure LISP
Lab 12: Configure FCoE
Lab 13: Configure Security Features
Lab 14: Configure QoS
Lab 15: Configure Troubleshooting Features
Lab 16: Troubleshooting
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