The HCIA Storage certification course by Huawei is a professional training program designed for entry-level storage engineers, focusing on foundational knowledge

 and practical skills in storage system deployment, operation, and management. Below is an overview of the course structure, content, and objectives:

1. Course Overview

Target Audience: Beginners, IT professionals, career switchers, and storage enthusiasts aiming to master storage fundamentals and Huawei product operations .

Certification Level: Entry-level (HCIA), aligned with the latest V5.0 version .

Key Goals:

Configure Huawei storage devices in multi-OS environments (Windows/Linux).

Perform storage hardware installation, initialization, troubleshooting, and maintenance .

2. Core Curriculum

Module 1: Storage Fundamentals

Evolution of storage technology and its role in IT infrastructure.

Hard disk mechanics: Tracks, sectors, cylinders, and interfaces .

Module 2: RAID & Advanced Features

Traditional RAID levels (0/1/3/5) and RAID 2.0+ architecture .

Huawei proprietary technologies: SmartThin (thin provisioning), HyperSnap (snapshot management) .

Module 3: SAN/NAS & Protocols

SAN technologies: FC-SAN, IP-SAN, iSCSI, and SCSI protocols.

NAS protocols: NFS and CIFS for file sharing .

Module 4: Hardware & Configuration

Huawei storage array components (controllers, disk enclosures).

Hands-on labs: Storage-device connectivity (Windows/Linux) and network setup .

3. Practical Training

Lab Environment: 24/7 remote access to real Huawei devices for:

iSCSI configuration across OS platforms.

Storage resource allocation and fault diagnosis .

4. Career Value

Prepares learners for roles like Storage Engineer or IT Support Specialist.

Serves as a foundation for advanced certifications (HCIP/HCIE) .