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Cisco UCS 5100 Configuration Manual

Uplink ethernet connection
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UCS Uplink Ethernet Connection Configuration
Example
Document ID: 110267
Contents
Introduction
Prerequisites
Requirements
Components Used
Conventions
Configure
Network Diagram
1. Configure Uplink Ethernet Ports
2. Unconfigure an Uplink Ethernet Port
Verify
Troubleshoot
Related Information
Introduction
Each Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) provides ports that can be configured as either Server Ports or
Uplink Ports. Ports are not reserved for specific use. They must be configured. You can add expansion
modules to increase the number of Uplink Ports on the Fabric Interconnect.
Create LAN and SAN Pin Groups in order to pin traffic from servers to a specific Uplink Port.
Prerequisites
Requirements
Cisco recommends that you have a working knowledge of UCS software and hardware before you attempt
this task.
Components Used
The information in this document is based on Cisco UCS.
The information in this document was created from devices in a specific lab environment. All of the devices
used in this document started with a default configuration. If your network is live, make sure that you
understand the potential impact of any command.
Conventions
Refer to the Cisco Technical Tips Conventions for more information on document conventions.
Configure
Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects provide these port types:

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  • Page 1 Related Information Introduction Each Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) provides ports that can be configured as either Server Ports or Uplink Ports. Ports are not reserved for specific use. They must be configured. You can add expansion modules to increase the number of Uplink Ports on the Fabric Interconnect.

  • Page 2: Network Diagram

    This task describes only one method that is available to configure ports. You can also configure ports through a right−click menu or from the General tab for the port.. Network Diagram This is a typical topology used with the Cisco UCS: Note that Uplink Ports are also known as border links. 1. Configure Uplink Ethernet Ports Complete these steps: Log into Cisco UCS Manager.
  • Page 3 The ports to be configured as Uplink Ethernet Ports are removed from the Unconfigured Ports folder and added to the Uplink Ethernet Ports folder. As shown, an Uplink Ethernet Port is successfully configured. Click OK. Make sure the new Uplink Ethernet Port is physically connected to your upstream LAN switch and the proper VLANs are configured.
  • Page 4 2. Unconfigure an Uplink Ethernet Port Complete these steps: Log into Cisco UCS Manager. In the Navigation pane, click the Equipment tab. In the Equipment tab, expand Fabric Interconnects > Fabric Interconnect_Name. Depending upon the location of the ports you want to unconfigure, expand one of these: ♦...
  • Page 5 Click Yes in order to confirm. As shown, you have successfully unconfigured an Uplink Ethernet Port.

  • Page 6: Troubleshoot

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