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CCNA Data Center DCICT 640-916 Official Cert Guide from Cisco Press enables you to succeed on the exam the first time and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. A team of leading Cisco data center experts shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.

This complete, official study package includes

--A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exam

--"Do I Know This Already?ö quizzes, which enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section

--Part-ending exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly

--The powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Testsoftware, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports

--Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

--A final preparation chapter that guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies

Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.

The official study guide helps you master topics on the CCNA Data Center DCICT 640-916 exam, including

--Cisco data center concepts: architectures, devices, layers, modular design, vPC, FabricPath, Cisco Nexus switches, and more

--Data center unified fabric: FCoE, multihop, VIFs, FEX, and setup

--Storage networking: concepts, targets, verification, connectivity, zoning, setup, and configuration

--Data center virtualization: servers, devices, and Nexus 1000V, including setup and operations

--Cisco Unified Computing: concepts, discovery, connectivity, setup, and UCSM

--Data center network services: ACE load balancing, virtual context, HA, management, global/local solutions, and WAAS

The CD-ROM contains more than 450 practice questions for the exam, memory table exercises and answer keys, and a study planner tool.



Introduction xxxix

Getting Started 1

Part I Data Center Networking 7

Chapter 1 Data Center Network Architecture 9

"Do I Know This Already?ö Quiz 9

Foundation Topics 14

Modular Approach in Network Design 14

The Multilayer Network Design 14

Access Layer 16

Aggregation Layer 16

Core Layer 17

Collapse Core Design 17

Spine and Leaf Design 18

Port Channel 19

What Is Port Channel? 19

Benefits of Using Port Channels 20

Port Channel Compatibility Requirements 20

Link Aggregation Control Protocol 21

Port Channel Modes 21

Configuring Port Channel 22

Port Channel Load Balancing 23

Verifying Port Channel Configuration 23

Virtual Port Channel 24

What Is Virtual Port Channel? 24

Benefits of Using Virtual Port Channel 26

Components of vPC 26

vPC Data Plane Operation 29

vPC Control Plane Operation 30

vPC Limitations 31

Configuration Steps of vPC 32

Verification of vPC 33

FabricPath 34

Spanning Tree Protocol 34

What Is FabricPath? 35

Benefits of FabricPath 36

Components of FabricPath 36

FabricPath Frame Format 38

FabricPath Control Plane 40

FabricPath Data Plane 41

Conversational Learning 42

FabricPath Packet Flow Example 43

Unknown Unicast Packet Flow 43

Known Unicast Packet Flow 44

Virtual Port Channel Plus 45

FabricPath Interaction with Spanning Tree 46

Configuring FabricPath 47

Verifying FabricPath 48

Exam Preparation Tasks 50

Review All Key Topics 50

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 50

Define Key Terms 51

Chapter 2 Cisco Nexus Product Family 53

"Do I Know This Already?ö Quiz 53

Foundation Topics 56

Describe the Cisco Nexus Product Family 56

Cisco Nexus 9000 Family 57

Cisco Nexus 9500 Family 57

Chassis 59

Supervisor Engine 60

System Controller 60

Fabric Modules 61

Line Cards 62

Power Supplies 64

Fan Trays 65

Cisco QSFP Bi-Di Technology for 40 Gbps Migration 66

Cisco Nexus 9300 Family 66

Cisco Nexus 7000 and Nexus 7700 Product Family 67

Cisco Nexus 7004 Series Switch Chassis 70

Cisco Nexus 7009 Series Switch Chassis 71

Cisco Nexus 7010 Series Switch Chassis 72

Cisco Nexus 7018 Series Switch Chassis 72

Cisco Nexus 7706 Series Switch Chassis 73

Cisco Nexus 7710 Series Switch Chassis 74

Cisco Nexus 7718 Series Switch Chassis 74

Cisco Nexus 7000 and Nexus 7700 Supervisor Module 75

Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Supervisor 1 Module 76

Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Supervisor 2 Module 76

Cisco Nexus 7000 and Nexus 7700 Fabric Modules 77

Cisco Nexus 7000 and Nexus 7700 Licensing 79

Cisco Nexus 7000 and Nexus 7700 Line Cards 82

Cisco Nexus 7000 and Nexus 7700 Series Power Supply Options 84

Cisco Nexus 7000 and Nexus 7700 Series 3.0-KW AC

Power Supply Module 85

Cisco Nexus 7000 and Nexus 7700 Series 3.0-KW DC

Power Supply Module 85

Cisco Nexus 7000 Series 6.0-KW and 7.5-KW AC

Power Supply Module 86

Cisco Nexus 7000 Series 6.0-KW DC Power Supply Module 87

Cisco Nexus 6000 Product Family 89

Cisco Nexus 6001P and Nexus 6001T Switches and Features 89

Cisco Nexus 6004 Switches Features 90

Cisco Nexus 6000 Switches Licensing Options 91

Cisco Nexus 5500 and Nexus 5600 Product Family 93

Cisco Nexus 5548P and 5548UP Switches Features 94

Cisco Nexus 5596UP and 5596T Switches Features 94

Cisco Nexus 5500 Products Expansion Modules 95

Cisco Nexus 5600 Product Family 98

Cisco Nexus 5672UP Switch Features 99

Cisco Nexus 56128P Switch Features 100

Cisco Nexus 5600 Expansion Modules 100

Cisco Nexus 5500 and Nexus 5600 Licensing Options 101

Cisco Nexus 3000 Product Family 102

Cisco Nexus 3000 Licensing Options 106

Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extenders Product Family 108

Cisco Dynamic Fabric Automation 113

Summary 113

Exam Preparation Tasks 115

Review All Key Topics 115

Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 116

Define Key Terms 116

Chapter 3 Virtualizing Cisco Network Devices 119

"Do I Know This Already?ö Quiz 119

Foundation Topics 121

Describing VDCs on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch 121

VDC Deployment Scenarios 122

Horizontal Consolidation Scenarios 123

Vertical Consolidation Scenarios 124

VDCs for Service Insertion 124

Understanding Different Types of VDCs 125

Interface Allocation 127

VDC Administration 127

VDC Requirements 128

Verifying VDCs on the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switch 129

Describing Network Interface Virtualization 132

Cisco Nexus 2000 FEX Terminology 132

Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender Connectivity 133

VN-Tag Overview 134

Cisco Nexus 2000 FEX Packet Flow 135

Cisco Nexus 2000 FEX Port Connectivity 136

Cisco Nexus 2000 FEX Configuration on the Nexus 7000 Series 138

Summary 141