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HP Employees: To access schedules and register for training in ELMS, click here. The ELMS Catalog Code for this course is 16930
Course overview
The SANs Infrastructure and Support Instructor-Led Training (ILT) focuses on implementing HP StorageWorks SANs according to HP guidelines and servicing the SAN. At the completion of this course, students will be able to implement a small heterogeneous HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN using rules in the hp StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide. This implementation will include B-series or M-series switches, and an EVA or XP storage subsystem. (please note: only EVAs are used in the USA deliveries) Students will be able to diagnose and resolve SAN problems.
Prerequisites
2168 - HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array Service and Support
16929- Introduction to SANs
Audience
This course is primarily intended for HP Services field engineers, call center personnel, and other field personnel who provide installation and/or operational support assistance for HP StorageWorks SANs.
Course objective
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Design a heterogeneous SAN following the guidelines in the hp StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide and interoperability matrices.
Document the SAN design.
Install and configure SAN components according to the design.
Use SAN tools and software to assist in designing, implementing and managing the SAN.
Perform installation verification testing.
Manage a B-series fabric.
Perform SAN diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Locate instructions for implementing interoperable fabrics
Compare and contrast C-series fabric from B-series and M-series fabrics, with regards to initial setup, GUI, VSANs, Inter vsan routing, and zoning
Recognize problems that occur when online and nearline storage are attached in the same SAN.