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Brocade Accredited Data Center Specialist (BADCS) Exam

The Data Center Accreditation Program validates you have an understanding of basic Fibre Channel theory, terminology, hardware, and the various reasons and benefits from implementing a Storage Area Network (SAN).

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Brocade Accredited Data Center Specialist - Validates you have an understanding of basic Fibre Channel theory, terminology, hardware, and the various reasons and benefits from implementing a Storage Area Network (SAN).

Brocade Accredited Data Center Specialist Exam Topics
The Brocade Accredited Data Center Specialist exam tests against these objectives:

Fibre Channel Theory

  • Describe Fibre Channel communication methods
  • Describe the Fibre Channel services and their associated well-known addresses
  • Demonstrate knowledge of expected Fibre Channel behaviors

Fibre Channel Layers

  • Differentiate between the various Fibre Channel protocol layers
  • Demonstrate knowledge of cables and related components
  • Demonstrate knowledge of flow control

Fibre Channel Topologies, Terminology and Addressing

  • Differentiate between various Fibre Channel topologies
  • Identify the process a device uses to connect to the fabric
  • Demonstrate basic FC protocol knowledge
  • Given a scenario, describe when portlog dumps are required

Fibre Channel Protocol

  • Describe the benefits of Fibre Channel and Storage Area Networks
  • Describe components in Fibre Channel SANs

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