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Cisco® Mainframe Storage Solutions (CMSS) v3.2 1 day Lecture/lab
Course description
This course is designed for storage network engineers who need to implement FICON storage networks using the Cisco MDS 9000 Multilayer Switch family. The course includes coverage of storage and channel terminology in a mainframe environment, along with detailed coverage of FICON protocols. Students will learn how to fully configure a MDS 9000 switch for FICON support, including basic configuration steps, CUP configuration, cascaded directors, and Fibre Channel-over-IP (FCIP) support.

Learning objectives
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe FICON channel terminology and topologies
  • Describe the characteristics and applications of the FICON protocol
  • List typical applications for FICON
  • Implement FICON solutions with Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches
  • Verify the correct configuration of a FICON environment on Cisco MDS 9000 switches
  • Configure FICON port attributes and perform basic troubleshooting in a single-switch environment
  • Configure cascaded directors, PortChannels, and FCIP for FICON
Who should attend
This course provides in-depth technical training for system engineers, network engineers, and field engineers who need to deploy, configure, and manage MDS 9000 Family switches in IBM mainframe storage environments. Enrollment is open to all Cisco SEs, Cisco channel partners, and customers.

Recommended prerequisites
  • MDS 9000 Configuration and Troubleshooting (MDSCT)
  • Cisco Multiprotocol Storage Essentials (CMSE)

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