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Creating Brocade inter-switch link trunks
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Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers
Straight-through UTP cabling is required for direct UTP attachment to workstations, servers, or
routers using network interface cards (NICs).
Fiber cabling is required for direct attachment to Gigabit NICs or switches and routers through fiber
ports.
Connecting a network device to a fiber port
For direct attachment from the Brocade device to a Gigabit NIC, switch, or router, fiber cabling with
an LC connector is required. See “Installing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver” on page 28 for details
about installing transceivers and cables.
Testing connectivity
After you install the network cables, you can test network connectivity to other devices by observing
the LEDs related to network connection and performing trace routes. See Table 3 on page 24 for a
description of the port states.
Creating Brocade inter-switch link trunks
In VCS mode, unless specifically disabled, inter-switch link (ISL) trunking between adjacent
switches is automatic. All ports must be in the same port group and must be configured at the
same speed. There is a limit of eight ports per trunk group. No separate licensing is required. For
more information about Brocade trunks, see the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide.