04-23-2013 02:22 PM - edited 03-01-2019 10:59 AM
Hi,
Can someone explain to me what the server port configuration is on the FIs?
Do you configure the interfaces as server ports if you want to manage a rack server outside the chassis?
Thanks,
BR
04-23-2013 06:54 PM
Hi,
Server ports are used to connect to either chassis IOM or FEX modules for c-series management. If you look at the configuration of the server port from the CLI you will see it is in switchport mode fex-fabric. Currently, it is not possible to connect a c-series rack server directly to the FI without a FEX module in between.
Below is some information on managing c-series rack servers through UCSM if you are interested:
C-Series Single Wire Management
C-Series Dual Wire Management
05-01-2013 09:03 AM
Brent,
What Biran pointed out above is correct, let's remeber that IOMs and Nexus 2K (used to integrate a rack server to UCSM), both are Fabric Extenders (FEX's) in consequence, one or another connection will require you to configure those ports as server ports.
This process only requires a right-click on the port and choose the optio to configure as such.
-Kenny
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