Cisco MGX ATM Edge Switch Configuration (MAESC) v4.2

RRP: £tbc (plus VAT)

Duration: 5 days

Who Should Attend

The primary audience for this course is:

  • Individuals who are required to configure an MGX switch including those responsible for network operations, network provisioning, network maintenance, and systems engineering.

The secondary audience for this course is:

  • Individuals who are required to plan and design an MGX PNNI network including those responsible for network planning, capacity planning, and network design

Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills a learner must have before attending this course include:

  • WAN Quick Start guide—Prior to starting this course the learner should have completed the WAN Quick Start guide including all necessary reading and activities as defined in the guide.
  • PNNI concepts—Learners should be familiar with PNNI routing and signaling protocols before attending the MAESC course.
  • Basic networking concepts—Most of the required networking concepts are discussed in the WAN Quick Start guide. Other concepts include knowledge of basic digital communications and using computers or workstations on a LAN.
  • Binary and hexadecimal numbering—During this course, data structure (packet, frame, and cell) fields are described using binary or hexadecimal numbers.

Course Content

The MGX ATM Edge Switch Configuration (MAESC) Version 4.2 course teaches learners how to set up and manage MGX 8830-PXM1E, 8850-PXM1E, 8830-PXM45, 8850-PXM45, and 8950 switches in a Private Network-Network Interface (PNNI) network. The MAESC course does not include configuration of multiservices (for example, Frame Relay) or some single-height service modules.
The course objectives are achieved either by using extensive hands-on lab exercises on the customers own equipment (e.g. support) or using Cisco’s comprehensive remote lab facility.

Objective

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Configure MGX switches from isolation into a PNNI network that supports ATM soft permanent virtual circuits (SPVCs), soft permanent virtual paths (SPVPs), and switched virtual circuits (SVCs).
  • Operate and monitor the network after traffic is established.

For closed events the trainer will build a bespoke agenda to make the rewarding learning experience as interesting and relevant as possible,

Course Outline

  • Course Introduction
  • Determining the Required Features and Hardware for Your MGX Switch
  • Setting Up the MGX Switch
  • Setting Up PNNI on MGX Switches
  • Setting Up Lines on AXSM, MPSM-16-T1E1, MPSM-T3E3-155, and PXM1E
  • Setting Up Logical Ports on AXSM, MPSM-16-T1E1, MPSM-T3E3-155, and PXM1E
  • Using the Service Class Template
  • Creating ATM Virtual Circuits on AXSM, MPSM-16-T1E1, MPSM-T3E3-155, and PXM1E Cards
  • Setting Up the RPM
  • Creating Virtual Circuits on the RPM
  • Setting Up Network Synchronization
  • Setting Up Automatic Protection Switching on SONET and SDH Lines (advanced/optional module)
  • Controlling Network Access and Connectivity (advanced/optional module)
  • Managing Connection Routes in the MGX Network (advanced/optional module)
  • Appendices:
    • Answers to Practice Questions
    • Acronyms and Abbreviations

For further details on the content of each module, please contact us.