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ML350 In-Depth Fibre Channel Analysis


ML350 focuses on low-level debugging of the Fibre Channel protocol. It is designed for individuals, such as Q/A Engineers and Development Engineers, who already have a thorough understanding of Fibre Channel protocol and who wish to improve their understanding of protocol-level errors and device interoperability issues.

Course Objective
Students practice hands-on identification and troubleshooting of protocol-level errors commonly found in a Fibre Channel environment.

Prerequisites
This is an advanced debugging course; students are expected to have a thorough understanding of Fibre Channel protocol.

Intended Audience
The class is intended for students requiring advanced Fibre Channel debugging and troubleshooting skills. Appropriate audiences may include but are not limited to:
  • Design Engineers
  • Field Application Engineers
  • Technical Support Engineers
Course Format
This course focuses mainly on live labs run with the Xgig Protocol Analyzer and Jammer. In addition to the set lab curriculum, students will have the opportunity to tailor lab activities to the types of protocol events they wish to see.

Course Content
  • Analyzer Overview
  • Fibre Channel Initialization Review
  • Loop Initialization Debug
  • Fabric Initialization Debug
  • Point-to-Point Initialization Debug
  • ABTS
  • Error Detection & Recovery
  • Disk Errors
  • FCP-2 (Tape) Error Recovery
  • Errors Through Switches
  • Flow Control & Performance
  • Advanced Analyzer/Jammer Usage
  • Inter-Switch Link Issues
Analyzer Experience
Traces will be taken and analyzed using the latest Finisar Xgig® Trace Control, Trace Viewer and Expert software.