Install Guide
Configure an FCoE map Applied on the Downstream (Server-Facing) Ethernet and Upstream (Core-
Facing) FC Ports. Assuming FCoE VLAN is 1002 the same command needs to be executed on both FCoE
Switches.
Dell(config)# fcoe-map SAN_FABRIC_A
Dell(config-fcoe-name)# fabric-id 1002 vlan 1002
Dell(config-fcoe-name)# description "SAN_FABRIC_A"
Dell(config-fcoe-name)# fc-map 0efc00
Dell(config-fcoe-name)# keepalive
Dell(config-fcoe-name)# fcf-priority 128
Dell(config-fcoe-name)# fka-adv-period 8
Prerequisites for M1000e (with MXL), S5000, and Compellent
The following table describes the prerequisites for the FCoE solution offered using M1000e (with MXL),
S5000, and Compellent. For more information, see http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/m/
white_papers/20387203
Table 3. Prerequisites for M1000e (with MXL), S5000, and Compellent
Resource Prerequisites
MXL • DCB needs to be enabled.
• VLT needs to be disabled.
• FIP Snooping feature needs to be enabled on
the MXL.
Conf
Feature fip-snooping
• Port-channel member interfaces needs to have
below configuration.
interface range tengigabitethernet
0/33 – 36
port-channel-protocol lacp
port-channel 128 mode active
exit
protocol lldp
no advertise dcbx-tlv ets-reco
dcbx port-role auto-upstream
no shut
exit
• Port-channel connecting S5000 switch needs
to have following configuration.
interface port-channel 128
portmode hybrid
switchport
fip-snooping port-mode fcf
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