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Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches

Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK508
State Code
AUV05
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
031305 - Computer Engineering
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate, and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches.It applies to individuals working as help desk technicians and network support technicians.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install a medium enterprise switch
  • 1.1 Prepare for given work according to legislation, workplace health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Arrange access to the site according to required procedure
  • 1.3 Review existing network design documentation to ensure it is current and complete
  • 1.4 Select the network elements required to be installed to meet the technical requirements
  • 1.5 Contact vendors and service suppliers to obtain specifications and availability of identified components
  • 1.6 Develop plans, with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements, for installation of components with minimum disruption to client
  • 1.7 Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for the plans, including security clearance and timing
2. Configure basic switch operation
  • 2.1 Determine network segmentation, basic traffic management and basic switching requirements
  • 2.2 Perform, save and verify initial switch configuration tasks
  • 2.3 Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts
  • 2.4 Perform, save and verify initial switch configuration tasks
  • 2.5 Upgrade firmware on a switch
  • 2.6 Save and back up switch configuration files
  • 2.7 Implement basic switch security
3. Configure and verify advanced switching functions
  • 3.1 Determine enhanced switching technologies
  • 3.2 Configure and verify virtual local area networks (VLANs)
  • 3.3 Configure and verify trunks between switches
  • 3.4 Configure and verify inter-VLAN routing
  • 3.5 Configure and verify spanning tree protocol (STP) and rapid spanning tree protocol (RSTP) operation
4. Troubleshoot medium enterprise switches
  • 4.1 Troubleshoot device configuration and network connectivity using basic utilities
  • 4.2 Identify and resolve common switched network issues
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7959 ICANWK508A Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBT58 ICTNWK543 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise switches Unit of competency