Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
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 install, configure and test a NAS device.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Networking
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine specifications for NAS |
1.1 Determine and document the topology of the local area network (LAN) 1.2 Investigate and determine current and future storage requirements according to current and future business needs 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2 |
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Writing |
1.1, 4.1 |
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Numeracy |
1.2, 1.3, 5.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.4, 3.4, 5.1, 5.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.5, 4.1-4.4, 5.2, 5.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTNWK524 Install and configure network access storage devices |
ICANWK524A Install and configure network access storage devices |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2