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Install and configure network access storage devices

Install and configure network access storage devices

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK552
State Code
OBT49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, install and test a network access storage (NAS) device in a local area network (LAN).It applies to individuals who work in roles that involve installing, configuring and testing NAS devices in the workplace environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine NAS specifications
  • 1.1 Determine and document topology of local area network (LAN) according to organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Determine current and future organisational storage requirements
  • 1.3 Determine number and type of required NAS devices according to organisational requirements
  • 1.4 Determine requirements for network management, backup, security and redundancy
2. Select hardware and software
  • 2.1 Select required hardware according to organisational requirements and technical specifications
  • 2.2 Select required operating system software version according to organisational requirements and technical specifications
  • 2.3 Select required storage applications according to technical specifications
3. Install hardware and software
  • 3.1 Install required level of Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) hardware and software
  • 3.2 Install hard disks according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Install operating system software according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.4 Connect required network media according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.5 Test functionality of hardware and software according to technical specifications
4. Configure NAS
  • 4.1 Configure required network address and hostname
  • 4.2 Establish and test required network connection with other LAN devices
  • 4.3 Configure hard disks according to RAID requirements and format with required file system
  • 4.4 Configure access and security according to application and organisational requirements
5. Test and troubleshoot NAS
  • 5.1 Test NAS according to manufacturer and organisational requirements
  • 5.2 Test access and response times aligned to required applications, users and organisational requirements
  • 5.3 Make required adjustments to configuration according to organisational requirements
  • 5.4 Document finalised process and outcomes and submit to required personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUV12 ICTNWK524 Install and configure network access storage devices Unit of competency