After you complete this course, you will be able to:
•Recognize UCS system failures and resolve UCS system failures using the correct tools to identify the cause of a UCS system failure
•Describe the UCS system architecture
•Diagnose and remedy common issues on the UCS B and C Series systems, Unified Fabric Connectivity, and the Nexus 1000v
•Gather key technical support files for timely system recoveries, as well as data needed to work with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC)
•Perform system upgrades
•Monitor system events and use the built-in troubleshooting tools
•System firmware upgrades
•Understanding of Cisco Unified Computing System Memory Architecture
•Integration of C-Series into the Unified Cisco System Manager (UCSM)
•Recognize and resolve nexus 1000v related installation and operational failures
Who Should Attend
This course provides in-depth technical troubleshooting training for Cisco UCS Partner support-level engineers, system engineers, network engineers, and field engineers who need to deploy, configure, manage, and troubleshoot the Cisco Unified Computing System both in the C-Series and B-series configuration as well as the Nexus 1000v.
Course Outline
Part 1 : Troubleshooting Cisco UCS in the Data Center
Lesson 1: UCS Configuration Confirmation
* UCS Architectural Review
* Using Management Interfaces to identify UCS Configuration Parameters
* Chassis and Blade Discovery
Lesson 2: UCS Support Tools
* Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)
* Serial over LAN (SoL)
* Data Gathering
Lesson 3: UCS Advanced Operations
* Ethernet Switching Mode: EHV Mode
* Ethernet Switching Mode: Switch Mode
* Fibre Channel Switching Mode: NPV Mode
* Fibre Channel Switching Mode: Fiber Channel Switch Mode
* Counters and Statistics
Lesson 4: LAN and SAN Connectivity
* LAN Connectivity
* SAN Connectivity
* SAN Boot
Lesson 5: Cisco Unified Computing System Upgrades
* UCS Upgrades
* Bundles
* Fabric Interconnect Recovery
Lesson 6: Cisco Unified System Memory
* Memory Primer
Lesson 7: Integrating C-Series and Cisco UCS Manager
* C-Series and Cisco UCS Manager Installation
* C-Series and Cisco UCS Manager Troubleshooting
PART 2 :
Lesson 1: Troubleshooting Nexus 1000V Installations on UCS
* Troubleshooting the Installation of Nexus 1000V on UCS B-Series Servers Running VMware
* VSM Installation Considerations
* VEM Installation Considerations
* Troubleshooting VSM-VEM Connectivity Issues
* Troubleshooting High Availability Problems
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Nexus 1000V Data Plane Issues on Cisco Unified Computing System
* Virtual and Physical Interfaces: VM Guest to External Network
* Nexus 1000V Operations – Data Plane Pack Flow
* Troubleshooting Approaches Based on TAC Cases
Hands-On Labs
•Initial System Exploration
•Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Service Profiles
•Cisco UCS Support Tools
•Troubleshooting IPMI
•Cisco UCS Modes of Operation
•Port Channel Troubleshooting
•LAN and SAN Connectivity
•IP Network Troubleshooting
•Cisco UCS Upgrades
•Memory Data Collection
•Memory Troubleshooting
•Troubleshooting and Verifying C-Series Integration with Cisco UCS Manager
•Tools and Techniques for Troubleshooting Nexus 1000V Installation Problems
•Commands and Procedures for Troubleshooting Nexus 1000V Data Plane Issues
•Troubleshooting Nexus 1000V Installation and Control and Data Plane Problems
