Connectrix SAN Administration: Cisco MDS Series (ESSTGS08344)
The Dell EMC Connectrix SAN Administration: Cisco MDS Series (ESSTGS08344) course equips storage administrators and SAN engineers with hands-on skills to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco MDS-Series switches in Dell EMC environments, solving the critical industry challenge of maintaining high-availability storage fabrics. With over 50,000 Cisco CCNP Data Center professionals globally, demand for certified SAN expertise continues to grow in enterprise data centers.
This course prepares learners for the Cisco 300-625 DCSAN exam, a key requirement for the CCNP Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center SAN Implementation certifications. Koenig Solutions provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring mastery of real-world SAN deployment and troubleshooting for immediate career advancement.
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Course Overview
The Dell EMC Connectrix SAN Administration: Cisco MDS Series (ESSTGS08344) course is designed for storage administrators, SAN engineers, and data center operations professionals responsible for managing enterprise storage networks in Dell Technologies environments. This comprehensive training covers the configuration, management, and troubleshooting of Cisco MDS-Series SAN switches using Dell EMC Connectrix tools, focusing on real-world deployment scenarios. Participants will gain expertise in SAN design, multi-switch fabric configuration, and host-to-storage connectivity. With over 70% of Fortune 500 companies relying on Cisco MDS 9000 series switches for mission-critical storage networking, this course equips professionals with in-demand skills aligned with industry infrastructure standards.
Students engage with key technologies including Cisco MDS 9000 Series switches, NX-OS, Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), VSANs, NPIV, and Access Gateway modes. The hands-on lab environment simulates enterprise SAN deployments where learners configure and manage multi-switch fabrics, implement zoning policies, and perform switch merges. Using CLI and GUI tools, participants build a fully operational Fibre Channel fabric, configure virtualization features like VSANs and NPV, and troubleshoot common SAN issues. A core lab scenario involves setting up secure inter-VSAN routing and validating end-to-end connectivity between hosts and storage arrays, mirroring actual data center operations.
This course prepares candidates for the Cisco 300-625 DCSAN exam, a key requirement for the CCNP Data Center and Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center SAN Implementation certifications, both widely recognized in enterprise IT. Professionals with these credentials report average salary increases of 20-25%, with SAN engineers earning median annual salaries exceeding $95,000 in North America. Koenig Solutions enhances learning with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official Dell EMC courseware, and optional 1-on-1 mentoring to ensure mastery. Graduates emerge ready to design, implement, and maintain scalable, high-performance SAN infrastructures in modern data centers.
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Required: Proficiency in SAN architecture, Fibre Channel protocols, and device connectivity. Students must be prepared to apply these concepts to Cisco MDS switch configurations within the Connectrix SAN Administration: Cisco MDS Series (ESSTGS08344) course by Dell EMC.
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of ESSTGS08344 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the ESSTGS08344 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- SAN Administrator
- Storage Network Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- SAN Operations Specialist
- Storage Infrastructure Engineer
- Fibre Channel Network Administrator
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