Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides information about Fibre Channel standards, as well as how they are used and properly implemented

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Explain the benefits of Fibre Channel.
Discuss the storage arrays Fibre Channel can use.
Compare the storage devices that Fibre Channel uses.
Identify the different cable, connector and converter types Fibre Channel uses.
Explain how Fibre Channel transmission speeds are determined.
Compare the bus lengths and topologies available to Fibre Channel.
Explain how Fibre Channel bridges allow Fibre Channel to be used with other storage technologies.
Describe the use of SAN, NAS, iSCSI and FCIP for network storage.

Topics: 
Fibre channel
Fibre channel storage arrays
Fibre channel disk drives and adapters
Fibre channel cables, connectors, and converters
Fibre channel transmission speeds
Fibre channel hardware bus lengths and topologies
Fibre channel bridges
SAN and NAS specifications
iSCSI and FCIP network storage

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.