Xyratex Certified System Engineer Training - Outline

Understand relevant Xyratex knowledge
   Xyratex Storage Products, Features and Configurations
   MPIO - what it is and how it is used
   Xyratex RAID implementation characteristics
   Virtual Disk Service
   Xyratex Best Practices
   Xyratex Compatibility Matrix and why it is important
   StorView logs and diagnostic tools
   Caching types and characteristics
   Xyratex specific nomenclature, language, and acronyms
   Documentation and support services
Perform Installation and Configuration
   Install Software
   Configure Licenses
   Configure Array
   Configure Global StorView
   Install Hardware
   Configure System Level Settings
Provisioning Storage
   Windows provisioning of storage and characteristics of Windows file systems
   Linux provisioning of storage and characteristics of Linux file systems
Perform Maintenance
   Firmware Updates
   FW loading order and perform updates for the 5412 series products
   FW loading order and perform updates for the 5404 series products
   Diagnose system failures
   Perform FRU (Field Replaceable Units) procedures
   Reproduce Customer Issues
   Perform Array Maintenance
Laboratory Exercises:
   Install RAID subsystem hardware
   Attach RAID subsystems to servers
   Install all system software
   Configure licenses
   Configure array’s operational settings
   Provision storage
   Perform FRU procedures
   Perform firmware upgrades
   Diagnose common system failures

Who Should Attend: Any person that is responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Xyratex F5404E, E5412E, and F6412E RAID products.

Course Length: 3 full days – assessment occurs throughout all 3 days culminating in an exam at the end of day 3 – attendance from 09:00 day 1 through 17:00 day 3 is required to achieve certification.