Configuring The Fabric Priority - Cisco Nexus 7000 series Configuration Manual

Configuring the Fabric Priority

fcoe(config)# fcoe fcmap 0x0efc2a
This example shows how to configure the global FC-Map on a Cisco MDS 9500 switch:
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)# fcoe fcmap 0x0efc2a
Configuring the Fabric Priority
The FCoE switch advertises its priority. The priority is used by the CNAs in the fabric to determine the best
switch to connect to.
For Cisco MDS 9500 switches, start at configure terminal below .
Note
Before You Begin
For Cisco Nexus 7000 Series, you must be in the storage VDC to configure this feature.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. (Cisco Nexus 7000) switchto vdc vdc-id type storage
2. configure terminal
3. fcoe fcf-priority fabric-priority
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1 (Cisco Nexus 7000) switchto vdc vdc-id type storage
Example:
switch# switchto vdc fcoe type storage
fcoe#
Step 2
configure terminal
Example:
fcoe# configure terminal
fcoe(config)#
Step 3 fcoe fcf-priority fabric-priority
Example:
fcoe(config)# fcoe fcf-priority 42
This example shows how to configure the global fabric priority for a Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switch:
switch# switchto vdc fcoe type storage
fcoe# configure terminal
fcoe(config)# fcoe fcf-priority 42
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Purpose
Switches to the storage VDC. The step is required for Cisco
Nexus 7000 Series only.
Enters configuration mode.
Configures the global fabric priority. The default value is 128.
The range is from 0 (higher) to 255 (lower). Use the no fcoe
fcf-priority command to reset the global fabric priority to the
default value.
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