please explain "remote" parameter for "fcroute" command

[Roman Rodichev]

Hi, I don't fully understand the "remote" parameter on "fcrout" command. Why would someone specify it?

[beth-martin]

The remote parameter configures the static route for a destination switch remotely connected. For more information on this read the document available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5989/products_command_reference_chapter09186a00801470a8.html#wp1242973

[Roman Rodichev]

Let's say I have three switches inline A, B, and C. I'm trying to configure static fcroute for a storage device attached to C.

I would configure fcroute with "remote" parameter on switch A, specifying DID of switch C

I would configure fcroute without "remote" parameter on switch B, specifying DID of switch C

Is this correct?

[Roman Rodichev]

Hi, I'm still not clear on this. Trying to understand when you would use remote command.

Thanks!

[jejoseph · Accepted solution]

sw1(domain 0x64)----sw2 (domain 0x65)---sw3 (domain0x66)--660101

from sw1

fcroute 0x660101 0xffffff int fc1/1 domain 101 remote vsan 1

this is my assumption.

- 0x660101 is remotely connected via 0x65

Mostly you should not be using fcroute unless

there is a switch which does not support fspf.

[huangdc]

I tried the same scenario as yours. I use both

from sw1

fcroute 0x660101 0xffffff int fc1/1 domain 101 remote vsan 1

and

fcroute 0x660101 0xffffff int fc1/1 domain 101 vsan 1

I use fcping and fctrace to analyze. Actually, both can work. It seemed the parameter remote is not very important.

[oerkan]

Hi Rodichev,

Yes, it is correct. If the fcid you wish to go, is not on the switch directly connected, you need to configure remote.

Thanks,

Hakan.