Server Networking

Hello, I'd like to consult with you guys regarding an issue I have on an N5K device: I have an N5K device running software version 5.1(3)N2(1), to which the SSH access is being locked out every couple of days.When the issue occurs, I connect it using...

Hello guys! I was wondering is this the right place to ask my questions, but thought should be fine. As I am a newbie to the LISP world, I’ve been reading a lot about it recently, but really got stuck on some fundamental bits & pieces. Being reading ...

Hi,is it possible to use a Vlan interface (SVI) for syncing the switch profile on two 5596? I tried this:2 x 5596UP with NX-OS 5.2(1)N1(3)Connected with 2 x Twinax on ports Eth1/15 and /16, portchannel 3.The Po3 is a trunk, allowed Vlan is 439. Both ...

Hi All,In the event that my entire data centre were to shut-down, is it recommended that the VLANs for AD, vCentre, vCentre DB be configured as System VLANs so that when everything powers up the VEM modules can actually communicate with these systems...

Are there any way to get evaluation license for VSG for existing N1K essential deployment.Thanks,

Hello,A few months ago I had a kernel panic in Nexus 5596 switch running 5.1(3)N1(1).The stack-trace ponted to cdpd process.I found that I hit a know bug (CSCtx91413) that was in "open" staus for a long time.This bug is now superceded by CSCtz13307 w...

Customer just purchased a Dell R720 with Intel 10 Gig X540-AT2 and now is looking to connect it to his Nexus 7K.Is there an SFP+ that is supported that will connect over Cat6 between the 7K and this new server?I did not see anything out side of the c...

Hello, 10g links in our core are getting rather congested as seen by MRTG graphs. Any command on Nexus 5548 to show transmit queuing drops on a given interface?

Hi Everyone,wondering if anybody implemented 1000v switch in the topology that it is connected directly to the Nexus 7K cores, with no ToR switches.I just want to make my ESXi nodes be connected to a couple of 7Ks with no ToR switch in between, and t...

Hi,I'm using Nexus 1000v and vSphere 5.1;I just migrated some physical servers to VM, and I have some weird reporting issues;Just to make sure it wasn't a network issue they asked me to verify if anything was overlooked on the Nexus side of things;E...

Hello Friends,I have a quick question. I have 1000V install. I have Host and VMs move over to 1000V. Is there a way to check if the 1000V is being utilized or vSwitch0. Is it possible to remove vSwitch0 since I am using 1000V? Please advise.Thank you...

Hi There,I was wanting to know if a cisco ucs b200 m2 server supports a Trusted Platform Module kit. If so is there a away to see if it is installed? If not can you purcahse and install it later after having bought the server? I know a cisco ucs b200...

Just wanted spread the information to broader audience.When we are in npv mode on N5k and NPIV on Brocade and if we are trying to bundle the NP ports on N5k with F ports on the Brocade in a F port channel, currently the Brocade code does not support ...