Administrator Guide

• Fc-map: 0x0efc00
• Fcf-priority: 128
• Fka-adv-period: 8000mSec
• Keepalive: enable
• Vlan priority: 3
• On an IOA, the FCoE virtual local area network (VLAN) is automatically congured.
• With FC Flex IO modules on an IOA, the following DCB maps are applied on all of the ENode facing ports.
• dcb-map: SAN_DCB_MAP
• priority-group 0 bandwidth 30 pfc o
• priority-group 1 bandwidth 30 pfc o
• priority-group 2 bandwidth 40 pfc on
• priority-pgid 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0
• On I/O Aggregators, uplink failure detection (UFD) is disabled if FC Flex IO module is present to allow server ports to
communicate with the FC fabric even when the Ethernet upstream ports are not operationally up.
• Ensure that the NPIV functionality is enabled on the upstream switches that operate as FC switches or FCoE forwarders (FCF)
before you connect the FC port of the MXL or I/O Aggregator to these upstream switches.
• While storage trac traverses through FC Flex IO modules and the Ethernet uplink port-channel status changes (with DCB
enabled on an adjacent switch), FCoE trac is disrupted. This problem does not occur if Ethernet trac is not involved and only
FCoE trac is transmitted. Also, if DCB on the ToR switch is disabled, trac disruption does not occur.
Port Numbering for FC Flex IO Modules
Even-numbered ports are at the bottom of the I/O panel and for modules odd-numbered ports are at the top of the I/O panel. When
installed in a PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure, the MXL 10/40GbE Switch and Aggregator ports are numbered 33 to 56 from the
bottom to the top of the switch. The following port numbering convention applies to the FC Flex IO module:
• In expansion slot 0, the ports are numbered 41 to 44.
• In expansion slot 1, the ports are numbered 49 to 52.
Installing the Optics
The following optical ports are supported on the FC Flex IO module using one of the supported breakout cables:
• 4G or 8G Fibre Channel small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) optics module and LC connectors over a distance of 150
meters.
• 4G or 8G Fibre Channel SFP+ optics module and LC connectors over a distance of 4 km.
CAUTION:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if the components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or
heel ground strap when handling the FC Flex IO module and its components.
WARNING: When working with optical bres, follow all the warning labels and always wear eye protection. Never look
directly into the end of a terminated or unterminated bre or connector as it may cause eye damage.
1.
• Position the optic so it is in the correct position. The optic has a key that prevents it from being inserted incorrectly.
• Insert the optic into the port until it gently snaps into place.
NOTE:
1. When you cable the ports, be sure not to interfere with the airow from the small vent holes above and below the ports.
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