143-410 Exam Information and Guideline
Brocade Certified Fabric Administrator 8 Gbps
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Exam: 143-410 Brocade Certified Fabric Administrator 8 Gbps
Exam Details:
- Number of Questions: The exam consists of multiple-choice questions.
- Time: Candidates are given a specified amount of time to complete the exam.
Course Outline:
The Brocade Certified Fabric Administrator (BCFA) certification is designed for individuals who are responsible for the administration and management of Brocade Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks (SANs). The course covers various topics related to fabric administration, including zoning, switch management, and troubleshooting. The course outline includes the following topics:
1. Fibre Channel Basics
- Fibre Channel architecture and components
- Fibre Channel topologies
- Fibre Channel addressing
2. Brocade Switch Platforms
- Introduction to Brocade switch models
- Understanding switch hardware and software components
- Brocade switch management tools
3. Brocade Fabric OS
- Introduction to Fabric OS
- Basic switch management and configuration
- Advanced switch management features
4. Fabric Services and Features
- Zoning concepts and configuration
- Virtual SAN (VSAN) configuration
- Inter-Switch Link (ISL) configuration
5. Fabric Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting methodology
- Monitoring and diagnostics
- Common fabric issues and resolutions
Exam Objectives:
The 143-410 exam aims to assess candidates' understanding of fabric administration concepts and their ability to perform tasks related to Brocade Fibre Channel SANs. The exam objectives include:
1. Understanding Fibre Channel basics, including architecture and addressing.
2. Familiarity with Brocade switch platforms and their management tools.
3. Configuring and managing Brocade Fabric OS.
4. Implementing zoning and virtual SANs.
5. Troubleshooting common fabric issues.
Exam Syllabus:
The exam syllabus covers the following topics:
- Fibre Channel Basics
- Fibre Channel architecture and components
- Fibre Channel topologies
- Fibre Channel addressing
- Brocade Switch Platforms
- Introduction to Brocade switch models
- Understanding switch hardware and software components
- Brocade switch management tools
- Brocade Fabric OS
- Introduction to Fabric OS
- Basic switch management and configuration
- Advanced switch management features
- Fabric Services and Features
- Zoning concepts and configuration
- Virtual SAN (VSAN) configuration
- Inter-Switch Link (ISL) configuration
- Fabric Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting methodology
- Monitoring and diagnostics
- Common fabric issues and resolutions
Candidates are expected to have a solid understanding of these topics and demonstrate their ability to perform fabric administration tasks using Brocade switches. The exam assesses their knowledge, skills, and ability to manage and troubleshoot Brocade Fibre Channel SANs at an 8 Gbps level.