Cisco UCS 6324 Fabric Interconnect Used as a FEX?

[michaelgitonga]

Hi,

Is it possible to use the Cisco UCS 6324 Fabric Interconnect as a FEX to uplink UCS 5108 Blade Chassis to Cisco UCS 6200 Series Fabric Interconnects? Thank you.

[Keny Perez]

Hello,

I don't think that is possible...I will need to check the official documentation. The 6324 is in essence a combination of our previous IOM (FEX) and a Fabric Interconnect.... all in one device so is very likely that the combination is not compatible.

-Kenny

[michaelgitonga]

Kenny,

Thank you.

[Keny Perez]

sure, anytime!

-Kenny

[Joel Girard]

How does it work if I want to add a second 5108 to a pair of 6324's? Having the 6324's replace the IOM (FEX) modules is cool but would you need to buy IOM's for the second chassis and then use up either 4 x 10GB ports or the 1 x 40GB or would I need to purchase 2 more 6324's?

Thanks in advance.