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Fibre Channel the Basics is a two-day course that gives a broad overview of Fibre Channel technology with an emphasis on the mil-aero avionic and weapon system databus market but also including how Fibre Channel is used in the commercial industry. The course continues with an in-depth look at levels FC-1 and FC-2 and supported mil-aero topologies. The course is taught from a mil-aero avionic and weapon system databus point-of-view with many real-world examples and illustrations.
Course Syllabus:
Introduction and Standards
Chapter 1: Fibre Channel Class Introduction
A preview and synopsis of Fibre Channel constructs, topology, terms, and definitions.
Fibre Channel Reference and Resource Charts designed to assist student in researching topics of interest into greater depth.
A summary of mil-aero programs utilizing Fibre Channel technology.
Section I. FC-0: Physical Interface
Chapter 2: FC-0 Concepts
A summary of Fibre Channel physical capabilities including media types and speeds.
An introduction to physical media used on various avionic and weapon system bus interfaces.
A look at connectors used in the mil-aero environment.
Eye Pattern study of AS5653 cable plant showing the effect of cable equalization.
Section II. FC-1: Encoding, Ordered Sets, Link Initialization
Chapter 3: FC-1 Concepts
An explanation of value added by 8B/10B coding
An in-depth look at 8b/10b encoding
Running Disparity
How Ordered sets are constructed and used
Fibre Channel inline signaling
Link State Machine Fundamentals
Topology Determination and Port Initialization
Section III. FC-2: Framing Protocol
Chapter 4: FC-2 Concepts
Hierarchical Management of Information
Session Management in Avionics Systems
FLOGI
PLOGI
PRLI
Exchange Management
FC-AE-1553, ASM & other avionic and weapon system Exchanges
Sequence Management
Flow Control
Classes of Service
Framing Protocol
Looking at analyzer traces of FC-AE-1553 & FC-AE-ASM Exchanges
Section IV. Fibre Channel Topologies
Chapter 5: Topologies Concepts
Arbitrated Loop Topology
Loop Specific Protocols
Fault Tolerant Loops Used in Avionics
Access Fairness
Loop Flow Control
Loop Initialization
Switched Topology
Comparison of commercial use of switches to mil-aero use of switches
Switch Fabric Initialization in avionics mil-aero environment
Upon completion of this seminar, you will be able to:
Define (or match with the correct definition) key Fibre Channel terms and terminology
Identify the five different functional levels of Fibre Channel and list the key functions associated with each level
Identify key Fibre Channel functional capabilities such as speed, distance, connectivity, etc.
Identify the principal fields within the Fibre Channel frame header and define the main function(s) of each field
Describe (or identify) the Fibre Channel mechanisms used to manage operations and the transfer of information
Describe the Fibre Channel flow control mechanisms and state why flow control is important
Identify and describe the different Fibre Channel Classes-of-Service, list the principal characteristics of each, and identify which class-of-service is most widely used in the mil-aero environment and why
Understand how Fibre Channel is used in avionic and weapon system architectures including how fault tolerance and determinism is achieved
Examine a Fibre Channel trace and identify each frame used during the command and key information present in each frame
Course 2. FC4 FC-AE-1553 as Profiled by SAE AS5653/HS1760
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FC4 FC-AE-1553 as Profiled by SAE AS5653 is a one-day course that gives an in-depth look at the FC-AE-1553 FC4 Level Fibre Channel protocol as profiled by SAE AS5653. AS5653 is incorporated into Mil-Std-1760E. It is the newest high-speed weapon system databus and is being incorporated into many active weapon system programs for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The Fibre Channel Basics course is a prerequisite for this course.
Course Syllabus:
Introduction and Standards
Chapter 1: FC-AE-1553 Class Introduction
A preview and synopsis of Fibre Channel constructs topology, terms, and definitions.
Continued
A summary of programs utilizing SAE AS5653 or Mil-Std-1760E technology.
Section I. The AS5653 Profile of Fibre Channel
Chapter 2: IMM and HS1760 Overview
The AS5653 Physical Profile
The AS5726 IMM Physical Profile
Chapter 3: ELS Support
FLOGI
PLOGI
PRLI
Section II. FC-AE-1553
Chapter 4: Exchanges
Supported Instructions
File Transfers
Timeout Values
NC to NT Transfer Trace
NT to NC Transfer Trace
Section III. Fast Fabric Initialization
Chapter 5: Switch Services
Switch Initialization
Map updates
Upon completion of this seminar, you will be able to:
Describe in general terms how FFI initializes a weapons bus
Identify and explain the various supported FC-AE-1553 Protocol Exchanges
Identify the principal fields within the Fibre Channel frame header and define the main function(s) of each field.
Understand the various timeout values associated with AS5653.
Examine a Fibre Channel trace of a FC-AE-1553 command and identify each frame used during the command and key information present in each frame.
Understand the process an engineer might use in utilizing a Fibre Channel protocol analyzer to debug an Exchange problem.
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The FC-4 level protocols most used in the mil-aero environment will be surveyed. About 1 hour will be spent on each protocol. The Fibre Channel Basics course is a prerequisite for this course.
Course Syllabus:
Introduction and Standards
Chapter 1: FC-4 Survey Class Introduction
A preview and synopsis of Fibre Channel constructs, topology, terms, and definitions.
