08-21-2016 11:32 PM
HI
Im new and im really in a bad situation.
I have a scenario where i have to deploy a Nexus -switch (5548UP)
I have never worked on this product and really don't know what are the things i have to configure !!!!
Can anyone share some examples using which i can step forward ?
All I need to do is sync my Storage(Dell-FC) and 2 servers(Dell) with the nexus switch(5548-UP)
A little step by step guide /blogs/ template/example will be very much helpful.
Network diagram is attached. kindly check.
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08-24-2016 06:22 AM
Regarding zoning, please check
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus5000/sw/configuration/guide/cli/CLIConfigurationGuide/zone.html
08-22-2016 02:08 AM
see eg.
https://supportforums.cisco.com/discussion/11912046/configure-nexus-5548-native-fc
I don't understand your configuration ? storage is connected with FC, servers is connected with Ethernet ?
How should a server Access any lun on the storage ?
08-22-2016 03:47 AM
Servers are connected to nexus Switch by
SFP-H10GB-ACU7M | Active Twinax cable assembly, 7m |
So, will not it work ? Please guide .
08-22-2016 08:20 AM
Will / must the server Access data (lun's) on the storage Subsystem ?
If yes, how ?
Storage Subsystem is connected to N5k with native FC.
Server with Ethernet and TCP/IP ? which cannot work.
Only solution: server runs FCoE, which I don't know if it interoperates with N5k ?
08-22-2016 09:41 PM
HI
Sorry , i have done some studies and found that the below cable will be used as FCOE cable.
SFP-H10GB-ACU7M | Active Twinax cable assembly, 7m |
I hope it clears everything.As a network guy(me) i was considering it Ethernet cable which will be inserted to Ethernet ports.
08-23-2016 07:51 AM
Hi
FCoE is Ethernet, in fact lossless Ethernet !
This means, that between server and N5K you run FCoE, and between N5k and storage classical FC.
N5k is doing the conversion between FCoE and FC.
What Kind of network adaptor is in your server ?
08-23-2016 08:44 AM
So far i have configured the 8 FC port and 1 FCOE port(used only 1 FCOE of my database server as a test). i have attached the Configuration file. kindly check . please let me know if my configs are ok.
NOte: PWWN of FCOE are not showing in "show FLOGI" database command.
what config is missing for the Fcoe ?
the only remaining thing is the Zoning. i have no idea what zones should i config to make everything functional.
Do i have to create 1 zone and make all FC and FCOE ports as members of that zone ? please guide.
08-23-2016 10:24 AM
Still don't have a clue how your server is configured ? which network adaptor ?
see eg.
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/storage-networking/mds-9700-series-multilayer-directors/guide-c07-732733.html
http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/global/en_ca/assets/plus/assets/pdf/FCoE-Best-Practices-RFULLER.pdf
http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/collateral/storage-networking/mds-9700-series-multilayer-directors/guide-c07-733622.pdf
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Data_Center/UF_FCoE_final.html
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus5000/sw/configuration/guide/cli/CLIConfigurationGuide/fcoe.html
Best Practices for Configuring an FCoE Infrastructure with Dell Compellent and Cisco Nexus
https://www.google.ch/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=5&ved=0ahUKEwiZlq_zhdjOAhXFchQKHb8CDnAQFghKMAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.community.dell.com%2Ftechcenter%2Fextras%2Fm%2Fwhite_papers%2F20439304%2Fdownload&usg=AFQjCNElhbltW0JL_8ZM5LxP8IgUSUeLrg&cad=rja
08-23-2016 11:33 PM
Server is Dell power Edge R730
Adapter is : Qlogic BCM57810 10Gigabit ethernet
The Cable i am using is Dell Networking Cable SFP+ to SFP+ 10GbE Copper Twinax Direct attach cable 3 meter.
08-24-2016 12:35 AM
This thing seems working right now :)
Nexus-SW(config-if)# show flogi database
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INTERFACE VSAN FCID PORT NAME NODE NAME
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
fc1/9 100 0xc30000 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:14 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:00
fc1/10 100 0xc30060 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:06 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:00
fc1/11 100 0xc30080 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:12 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:00
fc1/12 100 0xc30041 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:08 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:00
fc1/13 100 0xc30040 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:05 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:00
fc1/14 100 0xc300a0 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:15 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:00
fc1/15 100 0xc30043 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:07 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:00
fc1/16 100 0xc30042 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:13 50:00:d3:10:00:aa:a1:00
vfc7 100 0xc300c0 20:01:00:0e:1e:99:c4:81 20:00:00:0e:1e:99:c4:81
vfc8 100 0xc30100 20:01:00:0e:1e:99:c4:83 20:00:00:0e:1e:99:c4:83
Total number of flogi = 10.
Im still missing my 2 Vfc ... which are of Data base server. Cant work on DB right now :| any way. Still working on it.
08-24-2016 06:22 AM
Regarding zoning, please check
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus5000/sw/configuration/guide/cli/CLIConfigurationGuide/zone.html
08-29-2016 02:27 AM
Thank you for the links you have shared.
those were really very helpful for understanding.
Today i have successfully completed the config in my nexus 5548. I was able to config the storage and provided the LUN to my desired server.
Any way i have attached the config file with diagram. this might be helpful to others.
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