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Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches

Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK543
State Code
OBT58
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
031305 - Computer Engineering
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches and routers.It applies to individuals working as help desk technicians, network support technicians or in similar roles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install medium enterprise switch and router
  • 1.1 Identify and analyse existing switch and router performance against manufacturer expectations and organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Review existing network design documentation and determine alignment to manufacturer expectations and organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Determine network element additions and upgrades according to organisational requirements
  • 1.4 Develop and document installation plan and submit to required personnel
  • 1.5 Obtain installation plan sign off from required personnel
2. Configure basic switch operation
  • 2.1 Determine network segmentation, traffic management and switching requirements according to installation plan specifications
  • 2.2 Perform, save and verify initial switch configuration tasks according to installation plan specifications
  • 2.3 Select required media, cables, ports and connectors and connect switches to network devices and hosts
  • 2.4 Perform, save and verify initial switch configuration tasks and upgrade switch firmware
  • 2.5 Save and back up switch configuration files and implement required switch security
3. Configure and verify advanced switching functions
  • 3.1 Determine required switching technologies according to switch specifications
  • 3.2 Configure and verify virtual local area networks (VLANs)
  • 3.3 Configure and verify required trunks between switches and inter-VLAN routing
  • 3.4 Configure and verify required spanning tree protocol (STP) operations
4. Troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
  • 4.1 Troubleshoot device configuration and network connectivity according to switch specifications
  • 4.2 Identify and resolve switched network issues according to technical requirements
  • 4.3 Seek and respond to feedback from required personnel
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State Code National Code Title Type
AUV05 ICTNWK508 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches Unit of competency