I am trying to push a Nexus solution in the Datacentre, but I am having trouble getting a list of 10GB NICS (not CNA) that I can use the Cisco Twinax cable with.Does anybody have a list?
Hi All,We are in the process of commissioning a flexpod using 2 nexus 5548UP switches. Everything is working fine, except for the delay when remotely connecting to the 5548 switches. When logging in via the console port, you get prompted for a pass...
Hi everyone based in this document: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/datacenter/sw/5_x/nx-os/unicast/configuration/guide/l3_hsrp.html#wp1509509vPC Peer Gateway and HSRP have problems with some thir-party devices, i think this is the problem t...
Folks,Some basic questions on the Nexus 1000v. I am installaing this for the first time and my knowledge in the VMware side is also not advanced.In my setup I have installed 2 virtual ESX servers one one physical box and created a cluster from these ...
Hello,I am planning on upgrading our Nexus 1000v from 4.2(1)SV1(4) to 4.2.1.SV2(1.1).As I understand it, I have to use the kickstarter files to do this upgrade. I have run the 'show install all impact' command, and all tests pass.I have a question re...
Hello Fellas.Is it possible to carry FabricPath vlan on 802.1q Trunk link on N7k ? If I would configure one interface in Fabricpath mode, other one in Trunk. Will I be able to forward traffic between this two ports? vlan 10 mode FabricPath!!Interface...
Hi guys,I know that lowering the STP priority on the root bridge (like from 4096 to 2048) not causes convergence, but does it have any temporary effects on data traffic? I'm using PVST+.I'm asking this just to be sure. I think issues might only occu...
Hi,I would like to confirm something, For connecting a nexus 5000 and nexus 2000 i need SFP FET-10G on both switches?, is that right?, this is the only way?..hope somebody could confirm me that, regards,Juan Pablo Hidalgo
Hi all,As I know, both VXLAN and OTV are technologies designed to extend Layer2 network (encapsulate MAC in IP). May I knwo the difference between them? Especially from the design purpose perspective. When would we choose OTV and vice versa.thanks a ...
I understand OTV is best supported by a multicast capable IP WAN.I want to understand how OTV works when point to point links are used instead of a multicast capable IP WAN.Is it possible to do, what are the limitations?For example, if I have a pair ...
Requirements:- DC1 N7K1 and N7K2- DC2 N7K3 and N7K4- DCI links N7K1-N7K3 and N7K2-N7K4- Can't run vPC on DCI links because I need to run some point to point Layer 3 VLANs over those trunks for EIGRP peering. Don't have any more DCI links to move Laye...
I am currently planning out a secure multi-tenant solution using a Nexus 7010 (which I have no hands on experience with).I will be having four separate VDCs and need to configure them as follows:CORE SERVERS<--------V-------------V-----------V ...
I'm am new to the whole datacenter design and I've recently taken over a data center set up. I'm trying to determine if my vPCs and port-channels are set up correctly. I've attached a drawing of the network set up. It seems pretty straight forward: N...
