Implementing MSA2000 Solutions

Course overview

This 2-day course introduces the Modular Smart Array (MSA) solutions 2312fc, 2324 and P2000 . This course focuses on implementing and managing an MSA SAN solution. The student gains an understanding of the features, benefits, and components of each of the systems and learns the main considerations for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting the systems. The student also learns to use the various tools and utilities available for configuring and managing the array systems.

Course objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

Explain the benefits of a Storage Area Network (SAN)
Explain the product benefits and main features of the MSA products
Identify, locate, and discuss the functions of the hardware components including: controllers, drive enclosures and hard drives, Fibre Channel and iSCSI controller modules, expansion controller modules, power and cooling units, and related interconnect devices
Identify the software applications supported on the MSA products
Navigate and utilize the Storage Management Utility (SMU)
Discuss the sample configurations for the MSA products
Discuss and utilize the command line interface commands
Discuss basic operating procedures and associated considerations
Discuss local and remote configuration

Detailed Course Outline

Benefits of a SAN

Overview of SANs
Features and benefits
Industry trends
SAN topologies
Supported switches
Zoning
iSCSI

Product Overview

Product positioning
Key features and benefits
Management tools
Hardware components
Supported hardware and software

MSA Hardware Components

Controllers and components
Drive enclosures and drives
Sample configurations
Available interconnect options

MSA2324fc/P2000 Management Utilities

Available tools and utilities
SMU
CLI

Caching and ULP

Multipathing

Local replication

Snapshot
Volume Copy

Enhanced Data Services

Remote Replication
Disaster Recovery

MSA Service and Support

Basic troubleshooting techniques
Replacement procedures
Known service issues