Course description
Training is provided by authorized distributor DNS a.s.
Required knowledge
Suggested prerequisite course:
Dell EMC PowerEdge Server Concepts
Target audience
This course is intended for System Administrators and others who install, configure, manage and troubleshoot Dell EMC PowerEdge modular systems.
Course content
Dell EMC PowerEdge MX7000 Portfolio Overview
Dell EMC PowerEdge MX-Series Portfolio
Compute Sleds
Storage Sleds
Switches
PERC/HBA Cards
Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM)
Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS)
Dell EMC PowerEdge MX7000 Installation
ElectroStatic Discharge
Rack Installation
KVM
LCD Setup
Chassis Configuration
Supported Operating System
Dell EMC PowerEdge MX7000 Implementation
MX7000 Networking Hardware
Fabric Consistency Check
Topology Architecture
Scalable Fabric Architecture
Cabling and Connectors
Types of Implementation
MX7000 Networking Software
Operating Modes
Chassis Management Groups and Network Fabrics
VLAN Scale Enhancement in OME-M v1.3
SmartFabric Architecture
Initial Switch Setup
Dell EMC PowerEdge MX7000 Administration
MX7000 Chassis Management
RedFish
OpenManage Enterprise Modular
Chassis Group
Telemetry
Storage Configuration
Drive Assignment
Firmware and Driver Update
iDRAC and LCC
Dell EMC PowerEdge MX7000 Troubleshooting
Minimum to POST Configuration
Hardware Logs
LCD Troubleshooting
Hardware Troubleshooting
iDRAC and LCC Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Network Issue
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Materials
Materials are in electronic form from Dell Technologies.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
List and describe the MX portfolio.
Identify the location of each chassis component in the MX7000 chassis.
Identify chassis numbering.
Explain the management module (MM) and its functionality.
Explain the power and cooling subsystems.
List the compute and storage sled options and how they differ from other modular systems.
Explain the steps to rack mount and cable the MX7000 chassis.
Explain the importance of following ESD procedures.
Deploy the MX-Series platform.
Explain the power on sequence of the MX7000 chassis.
Configure the iDRAC.
List the Supported Operating Systems for the MX7000 platform.
Identify the switch models and capabilities that are supported by the MX7000.
Identify the supported fabrics used by the MX7000 Ethernet switches.
Describe the differences between Full Switch mode and SmartFabric Mode.
Identify the optics and cables that are supported by the MX-series switches.
Perform initial out-of-box setup using OpenManage Enterprise Modular.
Identify the administrative functions available when two or more chassis are interconnected.
Explain the fabric subsystem.
Navigate the OpenManage Enterprise - Modular (OME-M) interface.
Configure and manage the MX7000 Chassis using OpenManage Enterprise - Modular (OME-M).
List and describe the new management functions in OME-M v1.3.
List and describe the MX7000 management common management tasks.
Explain the MX7000 management support technology such as iDRAC and the Lifecycle Controller (LCC).
Conduct MX7000 Hardware, Software and Networking Troubleshooting.
Conduct MX7000 Firmware updates.
Conduct MX7000 Hardware, Software and Networking Troubleshooting.
Identify the minimum configuration to POST requirements for the MX7000.
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Self Study
