Modification History
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Release 1 |
This Unit first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select, install and test a network access storage (NAS) device in a local area network (LAN).
Application of the Unit
This unit addresses the knowledge, processes and techniques necessary to install, configure and test a NAS device.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Determine specifications for NAS |
1.1 Determine and document the topology of the LAN 1.2 Investigate and determine current and future storage requirements according to current and future business requirements 1.3 Determine the number and type of NAS devices required, and refer to current and future network requirements 1.4 Determine the requirements for network management, backup, security and redundancy, according to organisational policy |
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2. Select appropriate hardware and software |
2.1 Select the hardware and operating system software version with the appropriate features according to required specifications 2.2 Choose storage applications to determine access and response times |
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3. Install hardware and software |
3.1 Install required level of RAID hardware or software 3.2 Install hard disks as specified by manufacturer instructions 3.3 Install operating system software according to manufacturer instructions 3.4 Connect to network media using media that meets required standard 3.5 Connect power, power it up and check operation |
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4. Configure NAS |
4.1 Configure a network address and hostname 4.2 Establish and test a valid network connection with other LAN devices 4.3 Configure hard disks according to RAID requirements and format with appropriate file system 4.4 Configure access and security according to application and organisational requirements |
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5. Test and troubleshoot NAS |
5.1 Test NAS according to manufacturer requirements and organisational guidelines 5.2 Ensure access and response times are acceptable to required applications, users and organisational policy 5.3 Make adjustments to the configuration, depending on test and troubleshooting results |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- literacy skills to:
- conduct and document a wireless survey
- develop a cut sheet or cabling map
- document installed networks with appropriate labelling of cable terminations
- technical skills to:
- attach a network device to the LAN
- configure a workstation or server within a network environment
- implement and configure networks
- install and configure operating system
- install hard disk drives
- open, edit and save word-processing documents
- research skills to gather information to determine NAS requirements.
Required knowledge
- overview knowledge of:
- advantages and disadvantages of NAS versus direct attached storage (DAS) devices
- Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics
- common hard drive types and connectors
- common network cable types and connectors
- common network topologies
- implementation and configuration of networks
- RAID configurations.
Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
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Topology may include: |
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Storage requirements may include: |
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NAS may be: |
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Operating system may include: |
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Applications may include: |
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Hard disks may include: |
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Media may include: |
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Standard may include: |
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Network address may include: |
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Hostname may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Networking
