Implementing the Cisco Nexus 7000 (DCNX7K), v1.0 course is a 5-day instructor-led training program designed for systems and field engineers who install and implement the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch. This course covers the key components and procedures you need to know to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch platform.
Prerequisites: The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:
Good understanding of networking protocols, routing, and switching
Recommended CCNA Certification
Recommended attendance of Cisco IP Routing Class (ROUTE)
Recommended attendance of Cisco Switching Class (SWITCH)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) level-of-knowledge is recommended for students attending the DCNX7K course.
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 1
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 2
Delivery Method: Instructor-led and labs
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to meet these objectives:
Identify the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch chassis and components
Configure the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch network infrastructure functions and features that deliver the expected technical and business benefits within the configuration constraints
Configure and position features such as Overlay Transport Virtualization, security, and quality of service
Understand management tools available for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch, and configure the relevant management tool to support the given design
Troubleshoot key features of the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
Course Content
Lesson 1: Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch Product Overview
Topic 1A: Understanding Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches
Topic 1B: Describing Cisco NX-OS Software
Topic 1C: Understanding High Availability and Redundancy
Topic 1D: Using the Connectivity Management Processor
Lesson 2: Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch Management
Topic 2A: Configuring User Management
Topic 2B: Understanding System Management
Lesson 3: Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch Feature Configuration
Topic 3A: Using Virtual Device Contexts on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch
Topic 3B: Configuring Layer 2 Switching Features
Topic 3C: Configuring Port Channels
Topic 3D: Configuring the Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch with the Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender
Topic 3E: Implementing Cisco FabricPath
Topic 3F: Configuring Layer 3 Switching Features
Topic 3G: Implementing Overlay Transport Virtualization
Lesson 4: Cisco Nexus 7000 Advanced Feature Configuration
Topic 4A: Implementing Security Features
Topic 4B: Implementing Quality of Service
Lesson 5: Troubleshooting
Topic 5A: Using the Troubleshooting Process
Topic 5B: Using Troubleshooting Features
Topic 5C: Troubleshooting Installs, Upgrades, and Reboots
Topic 5D: Troubleshooting Virtual Port Channels
Topic 5E: Troubleshooting Memory and Packet Flow Issues
