Cisco Nexus Switch fcoe Config

What is FCOE (Fibre Channel Over Ethernet)


The Basically FCOE Network is used for Expanding SAN network Using Ethernet Network.

Advantage of FCOE Network:


1. FCOE Network supports multi Protocole FCOE,Ethernet,ISCSI.
2. Expanding Existing SAN We can use this Network.
3. No need to use FC cable and FC Switch for Expanding network.

FCOE Network Requirments:


1. Cisco Nexus Switches
2. UCNA Card

FCOE Network Connectiviy:

1. Connect the Cable from Server UCNA Card to FCOE switch on ethernet port.
2. Connect FC Cable to SAN to FCOE Switch FC Port.

How to Configure FCOE Network in Cisco Nexus Switches:


Creating VSAN

bg-fcoe-01#vsan database
bg-fcoe-01#vsan 1

Configuring FCOE Network

bg-fcoe-01#interface vfc 1
bg-fcoe-01#bind interface ethernet 1/1
bg-fcoe-01#no shutdown

Adding Port to Member of VSAN

bg-fcoe-01#vsan database
bg-fcoe-01# vsan 1 interface fc 2/2
bg-fcoe-01#vsan 1 interface vfc 1

Configuring Zone:

bg-fcoe-01#zone name itchoice vsan 1
bg-fcoe-01# member interface fc 2/2
bg-fcoe-01#member fcid 0x23345


After this Configuration Everything should be perfect.

Now You should be able to access SAN Network Using FCOE.