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Duration: 1h 40m
Difficulty: Advanced
Instructor: Brian McGahan
Videos: 6
CPE Credits: 2
Published: Feb 08, 2017
Updated: Jan 23, 2023

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Nexus Fabric Extenders (FEX)

Learn Cisco Nexus Switching – Fabric Extenders, also known as FEX, through comprehensive Data Center v2 video training delivered by one of the industry’s most respected CCIE instructor teams. This course is taught by Brian McGahan, CCIEx4 #8593 in Routing & Switching, Data Center, Security, and Service Provider, and CCDE #2013::13 in Design. Throughout this course, Brian explains and demonstrates the key technologies related to Cisco Fabric Extenders and their role within Nexus Switching environments. You will understand how FEX helps extend data center switching capabilities, simplify management, and support scalable access-layer designs in modern Cisco data center networks. This training is designed for learners who want to build a stronger understanding of Cisco Data Center v2 technologies and how Fabric Extenders fit into a complete Nexus-based architecture. It is included as part of the CCIE Data Center v2 Bundle.

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Instructor

Brian McGahan

Course Instructor

Brian McGahan earned his first CCIE in Routing & Switching at the age of 20 and became recognized as one of the youngest engineers in the world to achieve this milestone. He later expanded his expertise by earning additional CCIE certifications in Security and Service Provider.<br/><br/>As a highly accomplished and dedicated instructor, Brian has been developing and teaching training programs for since 2002. His work has helped set a strong standard for CCIE education and has supported thousands of engineers in achieving their own certifications. Along with creating new training products for, Brian also consults with large ISPs and enterprise organizations.

CCDE #2013::13CCIEx4 #8593

What Is Included

6 videos1 group1h 40m video runtime0m activity runtime4.90 / 5 rating2 CPE credits

Skill Coverage

IP Addressing and SubnettingIP Addressing and Subnetting → IP Address Management and AssignmentNetwork Design and ArchitectureNetwork Design and Architecture → Cisco Nexus Platform and Fabric ManagementNetwork Design and Architecture → Data Center NetworkingNetwork Design and Architecture → Network Topology and DesignNetwork Design and Architecture → WAN and Hybrid Network DesignNetwork Device AdministrationNetwork Device Administration → Cisco IOS and Platform AdministrationNetwork Device Administration → High-Speed Ethernet and Backplane Interface ConfigurationNetwork Device Administration → Interface and Physical Layer ConfigurationNetwork Monitoring and TroubleshootingNetwork Monitoring and Troubleshooting → Network Diagnostics and TroubleshootingNetworkingNetworking → IP Addressing and Subnetting → IP Address Management and AssignmentNetworking → Network Design and Architecture → Cisco Nexus Platform and Fabric ManagementNetworking → Network Design and Architecture → Data Center NetworkingNetworking → Network Design and Architecture → Network Topology and DesignNetworking → Network Design and Architecture → WAN and Hybrid Network DesignNetworking → Network Device Administration → Cisco IOS and Platform AdministrationNetworking → Network Device Administration → High-Speed Ethernet and Backplane Interface ConfigurationNetworking → Network Device Administration → Interface and Physical Layer ConfigurationNetworking → Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting → Network Diagnostics and TroubleshootingNetworking → Quality of Service → Traffic Engineering and OptimizationNetworking → Switching and Layer 2 Technologies → Link Aggregation and TrunkingNetworking → Switching and Layer 2 Technologies → Spanning Tree and RedundancyNetworking → Switching and Layer 2 Technologies → Switch Configuration and ManagementQuality of ServiceQuality of Service → Traffic Engineering and OptimizationSwitching and Layer 2 TechnologiesSwitching and Layer 2 Technologies → Link Aggregation and TrunkingSwitching and Layer 2 Technologies → Spanning Tree and RedundancySwitching and Layer 2 Technologies → Switch Configuration and Management

Course Curriculum

Fabric Extenders [ FEX]

2 videos

Video

Cisco Integrated Management Controller

1 video

Video

FEX Configuration

1 video

Video

vPC and FEX Design Variations

2 videos

Video