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Disk Subsystems Fundamentals :: [ES-215]
 
 
 
 
sun microsystems certified training   this course works with savings passes
 
code. ES-215   length. 5 days
type. Instructor-Led   partner. Sun Microsystems
price.
$3,000 :: $2,550 GSA GOV.
 
 
The Disk Subsystems Fundamentals course provides students with an overview of the common elements of disk subsystems. The course provides hands-on access to common disk subsystems and specifically focuses on storage arrays. This course teaches the skills required for proper cabling of disk subsystems, diagnosis of basic problems, and the ability to provide basic field-replaceable unit (FRU) procedures.
 
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who can benefit
  
 
Students who can benefit from this course are entry-level engineers in the following roles: hardware installation and setup; on-site, first-line support engineers; first-line telephone support.
 
prerequisites
  
 
To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:

Create and edit files using the vi editor or emacs
Use the OpenWindows software interface
Use the Solaris 2.X Operating Environment (Solaris 2.X OE) device naming conventions
Add and remove software packages
Add peripheral devices
Administer disks and file systems
Back up and restore file systems
Use regular expressions
Install, configure, and maintain the Solaris 2.X OE environments
Configure the Solaris 2.X OE NFS system environments
Change system run levels
Perform basic recovery and troubleshooting procedures
Define storage concepts, terms, and technologies, such as redundant array of independent disks (RAID), storage area network (SAN), and Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
Identify storage product types and define how they are used


 
skills gained
  
 
pon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Describe the Sun StorEdge(TM) array family
Interpret the compatibility matrices for each product
Define the key characteristics that differentiate each array from other arrays in the Sun StorEdge family
Define system requirements for each array
Define supported RAID levels for disk arrays
Draw interconnect diagrams for typical configurations using specific arrays
Assess configurations to determine if they are valid
Cable storage arrays properly
Use storage-related tools to administer arrays, including proprietary storage operating system (pSOS), Raid Manager, VERITAS Volume Manager, and Solstice DiskSuite software
Understand and translate various examples of physical device paths
Use server logs and light-emitting diode (LED) error lights to diagnose typical Level 1 support problems
Differentiate between hardware and software problems
Upgrade array firmware
Define proper FRU replacement procedures
Replace typical FRU components
Describe procedures for recovery from a system crash




 
course content details  
 


  Module 1 - Overview of Sun StorEdge Arrays

Describe various types of directly attached storage
Describe the difference between software and hardware implementations of RAID technology
Describe Suns enterprise storage philosophy
Identify the key components of Sun storage architectureIdentify Sun storage systems




  Module 2 - Server and Storage Configurations

List the typical application for the various models of Sun StorEdge arrays
Discuss compatibility issues involving:
Supported servers
Host bus adapters (HBAs)
Firmware versions
Servers
Arrays
Solaris OS version


  Module 3 - Introduction to "Just a Bunch of Disks" (JBODs)

Identify the primary characteristics of a storage array that has been classified as a JBOD
Identify examples of Sun Microsystems JBODs
Illustrate the relationship between physical disks and virtual devices in a host-based RAID configuration
Recognize examples of device paths for selected storage arrays




  Module 4 - Introduction to Hardware RAID

Identify the primary characteristics of a storage array that has been classified as a hardware (H/W) RAID device
Identify examples of Sun Microsystems H/W RAID arrays
Illustrate the relationship between the physical disks and the virtual devices that are configured within the H/W RAID device




  Module 5 - Sun StorEdge A1000 and Sun StorEdge D1000 Arrays

Describe the features of the Sun StorEdge A1000 and Sun StorEdge D1000 arrays
Discuss the available system configuration of the Sun StorEdge A1000 and Sun StorEdge D1000 arrays
Identify the RAID levels that are supported by the Sun StorEdge A1000 and Sun StorEdge D1000 arrays
Identify the key components of the Sun StorEdge A1000 and Sun StorEdge D1000 arrays and describe how to remove and replace each component




  Module 6 - Sun StorEdge D2 Array

Describe the Sun StorEdge D2 array
Describe the supported configurations of the Sun StorEdge D2 array
Identify the RAID levels supported by the Sun StorEdge D2 array
Remove and replace each FRU in the Sun StorEdge D2 array
Perform basic troubleshooting on the Sun StorEdge D2 array




  Module 7 - Sun StorEdge A5x00 Arrays

Describe the features of the Sun StorEdge A5x00 array
Identify and describe the purpose of each FRU
Describe the purpose of the enclosure services




  Module 8 - Troubleshooting the Sun StorEdge A5x00 Array

Configure and monitor the Sun StorEdge A5x00 array using the front panel module
Analyze and solve faults on the Sun StorEdge A5x00 array using the front panel module




  Module 9 - Introduction to the Sun StorEdge T3 Array

Describe Sun StorEdge T3 array features
Define supported RAID levels
Identify Sun StorEdge T3 array components
Compare and contrast the Sun StorEdge T3 and Sun StorEdge T3+ array controller hardware
Identify components using Sun StorEdge T3 array-specific nomenclature
Describe features of the Sun StorEdge T3 array architecture




  Module 10 - Sun StorEdge T3 Array Operations

Describe the pSOS environment and the system area on the disk
Use the following pSOS commands on the Sun StorEdge T3 array:
Administration commands
Monitoring and status commands
Describe device pathing for the Sun StorEdge T3 array




  Module 11 - Sun StorEdge T3 Array Upgrades

Transfer firmware files to the Sun StorEdge T3 array using File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Upgrade Sun StorEdge T3 and Sun StorEdge T3+ array controller firmware
Upgrade the interconnect card and the disk drive firmware
Complete an upgrade from Sun StorEdge T3 to Sun StorEdge T3+ array controllers




  Module 12 - Sun StorEdge T3 Array Maintenance

Perform battery maintenance procedures
Interpret LED states
Describe the behavior of the Sun StorEdge T3 array and cache during a component failure, including:
Data path logical unit number (LUN) failure
Array controller failure
Drive failure
Replace the following components
Array controller
Interconnect card
Disk drive
Power and cooling unit
Array chassis


  Module 13 - Sun StorEdge A3500 Array

Describe the key components of the Sun StorEdge A3500 array
Describe the Sun StorEdge A3500 array RAID redundant dual-active controller (RDAC) module
Describe the Sun StorEdge A3500FC array RAID RDAC module
Identify the RAID levels supported by the Sun StorEdge A3500 array
Replace FRUs in the Sun StorEdge A3500 array




  Module 14 - Sun StorEdge A3500 Array Configurations

Describe the controller-to-disk configurations of the Sun StorEdge A3500 array
Describe the host-to-controller configurations of the Sun StorEdge A3500 array
Describe the host-to-controller configurations of the Sun StorEdge A3500FC array




  Module 15 - Introduction to RAID Manager 6

Describe the features of the RAID Manager software
Define RAID Manager 6 terms
Perform Basic RAID Manager 6 operations, including:
Examine the RAID module configuration
Examine the status message log
Perform a failure recovery and health check
Describe the RAID Manager 6 command-line utilities
Describe the RAID Manager 6 device-naming conventions




  Module 16 - Troubleshooting Storage Systems

Describe the role of multipathing in the enterprise environment
Identify storage troubleshooting strategies for the enterprise environment
Use available administration tools to troubleshoot and isolate storage-related problems





 
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