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b.e.leblanc · 11-11-2012

Hi everyone,I'm wondering what the recommended design/configuration is for a VMware vMotion network on UCS-B Series v2.0?1. Create a single vNIC with A-B failover for the vSwitch2. Create 2 vNICs with A-B failover and make them both active for the vS...

b.e.leblanc · 09-12-2012

Hi All,I'm curious what the difference between a disruptive and non-disruptive upgrade (for both kickstart and system) on the MDS9xxx series fabric switches?For example does a non-disruptive mean no reboot/reset is required?Thanks in advance,-Brian ...

b.e.leblanc · 02-08-2012

Hello,I'm curious how the system clock gets set on UCS blades?I have NTP setup in UCSM and expected the blades to set their time based on that during first boot at the very least.I recently associated a new service profile to a blade and installed ES...

b.e.leblanc · 02-01-2012

Hello,I have a UCS-B Series Chassis with 4 B200 M2 Blades connecting to 2 6124 FI's with 4 Server Ports to each FI.I'm wondering if anyone can help me understand VIF Paths & FEX "Pinning"?Here's a screenshot of the VIF Paths tab for Server 1:From my ...

b.e.leblanc · 01-18-2012

Hello,This is a 2 part question.I've got a Cisco MDS 9124 in my HP c7000 Blade chassis running SAN-OS 3.2(2c) and I want to create an ISL to a stand-alone 1U Cisco MDS 9124 running NX-OS 5.0(7).1. Will there be any compatability issues?2. Alternately...

b.e.leblanc · 09-12-2012

Steven, thanks so much as that makes sense. I just performed a non-disruptive on a lab switch.Compatibility check is done:Module bootable Impact Install-type Reason------ -------- -------------- ------------ ------ 1 yes n...

b.e.leblanc · 02-02-2012

Jeremy,Great points!I will consider using only 2 in the future for sure.-Brian

b.e.leblanc · 02-02-2012

Louis, I can't thank you enough for your help & explanations.-Brian

b.e.leblanc · 02-02-2012

Louis,Interesting that it automatically re-uses upon re-connection! So, am I to understand it will re-balance the FEX to Blade pinning?Strange it does it automatically upon re-connection but not automatically upon disconnection. In all honesty it ...

b.e.leblanc · 02-02-2012

Hey Jeremy,The diagram above is meant as a "scenario" where an administrator mistakenly plugged the cables in the wrong ports (i.e. reversed them). In executing a test plan prior to going live we want to understand expected behavior in the rare cas...

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