MGX ATM and Network Services Bootcamp

RRP: £TBC (plus VAT)
Duration: 10-Day Bootcamp

Who Should Attend

Systems Engineers, Planners, Designers, Channel Partners/Resellers, Customers.

Prerequisites

The Bootcamp presumes students are familiar with most of the following:

  • Cisco WAN Quick Start self-teach training
  • TCP/IP, Basic IP hardware, LANS, Routers and Switches
  • Basic ATM knowledge including PNNI. Although prerequisite knowledge of PNNI would be helpful in larger ATM networks (20+ nodes), it is not essential for smaller networks(<20 nodes)
  • Basic network services knowledge including Frame Relay, Circuit Emulation and Voice
  • Qualification to Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) level

Course Content

The main elements of the MGX Bootcamp are:

  • Installation of MGX Switches
  • Configuration and Operation of ATM PNNI Network
  • Configuration and Operation of MGX Services
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting techniques throughout

The Bootcamp is recommended for students who plan to deploy and maintain Cisco MGX solutions.

When the MGX is used in a Media Gateway application for Voice over IP solutions (VoIP), there are separate training courses: namely HMGCO (MGX with VXSM) and MVGCO (MGX with VISM) – NTS would be happy to discuss your requirements in this area.

Course Objectives

An intensive and flexible hands-on event using instructor led techniques giving students the chance to learn, experiment and configure the MGX solution. The emphasis is on a ‘workshop’ environment where delegates can also make use of the instructor’s consultancy skills for specific areas of interest to them.

The course focuses on building an ATM Multi-Service PNNI network and then, deploying the Services across the network. The Services covered are Circuit Emulation, Frame Relay, low-speed ATM, TCP/IP and Voice.

The course objectives are achieved either by using extensive hands-on lab exercises on the customer’s own equipment (e.g. support) or using Cisco’s comprehensive remote lab facility.

Course Outline

This Bootcamp focuses on the Cisco MGX in an ATM Network solution.

The Bootcamp has three distinct elements:

  • Installation of MGX Switches
  • Configuration of Network
  • Configuration of Services

Installation Element
This is an optional element and usually is covered as an overview, or indeed left for the student to use as reference material.

  • Course Introduction
  • Product Overview
  • Installation Process Overview
  • Installing MGX 8000-Series Switches
  • Initial Configuration of MGX Nodes
  • Network Alarms and Troubleshooting
  • Upgrading Software and Firmware

Network Comfiguration Element
The Network Configuration Element teaches students 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.

  • 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 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)

Services Configuration Element
In this element the students will provision Frame Relay, Circuit Emulation and Voice over ATM (VoATM) Services as required on the existing ATM PNNI Network. Also, this element covers installation, operation and maintenance of IP services over the ATM network using the IOS-based RPM module.

  • Determining the Required Features and Hardware for your MGX Switch
  • Configuring Lines on Service Modules
  • Creating Virtual Circuits in the MGX Network
  • Creating Circuit Emulation Services on CESM and MPSM-8T1E1 Cards
  • Creating Frame Relay Ports on FRSM and MPSM Cards
  • Creating Frame Relay Connections on FRSM and MPSM Cards
  • Creating Low Speed ATM Ports on AUSM and MPSM-8T1E1 Cards
  • Creating ATM Connections on AUSM and MPSM-8T1E1 Cards
  • Setting Up the RPM for IP Services
  • Creating Virtual Circuits on the RPM for IP Services
  • Voice over ATM using VISM
  • Voice over ATM using VXSM