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QLogic “H-series” Storage Networking Architect CertificationH00_Introduction

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Module Quizzes

• At the end of each module• Prepares for Certification Exam

Launch Module Quiz

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About this course…

• Divided into several modules• Each module completed in turn,

provides a build out of a single case study

• Focus on the “H-series” portfolio of HP products

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What to think about…• What kind of growth are you seeing with

customer in applications like email, video or databases?

• What kind of challenges is your customer’s IT team currently facing in the area of storage growth and storage management?

• Can you explain the impact that storage growth is having on your customers IT department and the impact that has on their companies competitiveness?

• What are some of the priorities your customers have relating to storage management and storage networking?

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Course Objectives

• Students will be able to:– Successfully architect a Storage Area

Network satisfying customer needs and maximizing HP profitability

– Explain the benefits and features of their recommendations to customers

– Overcome objections through solid knowledge of the products available

– Obtain QLogic Certification through a 60 question exam with 80% or higher score

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Case Study• Meet BOB: “Big Ol’ Bank”– Branches in 40 cities– Brokerage Division– Mortgage Division

• Issues– Storage Requirements Growing– Diversification Issues

• Multiple Equipment Vendors• Departmental Segregation

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Case Study Modules

• H0x: Simplified SAN Management

• H1x: Scalable Growth with SN6000 switches

• H2x: BladeSystem integration

• H3x: MPX Router Capabilities

• H5x: Converged InfrastructureJune2010

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Gig E LAN/WAN

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Big Ol’ Bank SAN ArchitectureLegacy Fabric

DEB Fabric

BOB “A” Fabric BOB “B” Fabric

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