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Configuring and Monitoring NetApp E-Series Storage Systems

( Duration: 2 Days )

This Configuring and Monitoring NetApp E-Series Storage Systems training course provides skills to configure a new E-Series storage system and establish connectivity with a SAN. You use the SANtricity storage management software and command line interface to manage the E-Series controllers. You will also be using prominent premium features to restore data. Additionally, you will learn how to support and monitor E-Series storage systems by performing various troubleshooting tasks, such as evaluating support data, and using the built-in tools to identify storage system errors.

By attending Configuring and Monitoring NetApp E-Series Storage Systems workshop, delegates will learn to:

  • Identify E-Series product hardware
  • Cable and connect E-Series systems to a fabric
  • Install the SANtricity client on a storage management station
  • Configure an E-Series storage system
  • Create usable storage space on an E- Series storage system
  • Suggest storage configurations to customers based on basic needs
  • Use prominent premium features to restore lost data
  • Check E-Series storage system status
  • Upgrade and maintain SANtricity and E-Series code levels
  • Demonstrate AutoSupport feature
  • View and use support data that provides information about E-Series storage systems
  • Diagnose management connection issues
  • Resolve storage system host-side issues
  • Resolve drive failures
  • Use SANtricity tools to aid in servicing an E-Series storage system

  • Basic Windows or Linux administrative experience

The Configuring and Monitoring NetApp E-Series Storage Systems class is ideal for:

  • Professional Services workers who would be responsible for Configuring and Monitoring NetApp E-Series Storage Systems.

COURSE AGENDA

1

E-Series Product Line

  • Describe the features of the E-Series storage product line
  • Identify and describe the components of the controller and disk shelves
  • Interpret the LED indicators
2

Hardware Installation and Cabling

  • List the basic steps for installing storage array hardware
  • Explain the reason for shelf IDs
  • Describe proper disk-side and host-side cabling techniques
  • Explain procedures for cabling controller and disk shelves
  • Zone a SAN for redundant access to storage system controllers
3

Storage Management Software

  • Install SANtricity storage management software on a Windows or Linux management and data host
  • Identify the components of SANtricity storage management software
  • Operate the storage management interface to access and control an E-Series storage system
4

Logical Configuration

  • Create logical configurations from physical disks
  • Modify logical configuration settings
  • Map a volume to an individual host or host group
  • Control LUN assignment and volume visibility by means of storage-based partitions
5

Monitoring and Troubleshooting the Storage System

  • Troubleshoot storage system issues
  • Check the system status
  • Use logs and storage system tools to determine system issues
  • Resolve storage system issues
6

Cache

  • Set caching options on the storage system
  • Choose caching options to maximize performance and efficiency
  • Manage the cache battery
  • Configure solid-state drive (SSD) Read Cache
7

Disaster Recovery with Storage Management Software Features

  • Differentiate among the Snapshot, SANtricity (Legacy) Snapshot, Volume Copy, and Remote Mirroring features
  • List the benefits of the Snapshot feature
  • List the benefits of the Volume Copy feature
  • Describe the functionality of the available remote mirroring modes
  • Use features in backup and disaster recovery Scenarios
8

Upgrading Storage System Firmware

  • Identify internal code that operates and controls the storage system
  • Upgrade and maintain proper levels of code on the storage system
9

Management Connections

  • Diagnose management connection communication issues
  • Define SYMbol and explain SYMbol commands
  • Explain operation error conditions for managing storage systems
10

Host-Side and Controller Operation Troubleshooting

  • Describe how controllers handle data I/O
  • Explain normal controller startup
  • Distinguish between foreign and native controllers
  • Describe controller states
11

Host-Side Multipath Failover

  • Describe multipath failover drivers
  • Set the appropriate multipath failover driver for your I/O host
  • Determine the status of a multipath failover driver
  • Troubleshoot issues with multipath failover
12

Drive-Side Operation

  • Describe the drive-side I/O communication path
  • Describe disk states and hot spare functionality
  • Analyze the drive-channel communication architecture
  • Explain operational and error conditions with drive-side cabling
  • Describe Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA)

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