Configuring FCoE Using DCNM for SAN

From Cisco NX-OS Release 5.2, FCoE is supported on MDS and Cisco Nexus 7000 switches. To enable or disable FCoE, Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Cisco Nexus 7000 switches uses feature set MIBs.

Detailed Steps

To configure FCoE on a switch, follow these steps:

  1. In the Physical Attributes pane, choose Switches > FC Services > FCoE.

    2. You see the FCoE information pane.

    The Config tab displays the FCoE parameters for each Cisco Nexus 5000 Series, Cisco Nexus 7000 Series, and Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches. Use the VLAN-VSAN mapping tab to create mappings. Table 18-1 lists the FCoE parameters for a switch.

    For more information on configuring Cisco Nexus 5000 Series and Nexus 7000 Series switches, see the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series and Nexus 7000 Series Configuration Guides.

    Table 18-1 FCoE Parameters 

    Parameter

    Description

    Feature Set

    Enables or disables the FCoE feature set on Cisco MDS 9000 Family or Nexus 7000 Series switches.

    Control

    Enables or disables FCoE on Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches.

    Config

    Displays the FCoE configuration information on the switch. For example, FC Map and FCF Priority.

    VLAN-VSAN Mapping

    Displays the VSAN and VLAN IDs with their operational status.

  2. Double-click the relevant FCoE parameter for a switch, and modify the value of the parameter.
  3. In the Information pane toolbar, click the Apply Changes icon to save the changes.

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