FCoE Configuration – Cisco Describing FCoE

FCoE Configuration The FCoE protocol is currently supported on the following Cisco switches: The “References” section provides the links to the data sheets of the Cisco switches and linecards that support the FCoE protocol. The Cisco Nexus 5000, Cisco Nexus 5500, and the Cisco Nexus 6000 Series switches supported the FCoE. These models are end […]

Fabric Shortest Path First – Cisco Fibre Channel Protocol Fundamentals

Fabric Shortest Path First The FC Protocol uses Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) to provide the routing functions. This protocol establishes communication with the other switches in the switched fabric using a Hello protocol. The Hello protocol is also used for the FC switches to exchange the FSPF parameters and capabilities. The FSPF protocol maintains […]

Fibre Channel Flow Control – Cisco Fibre Channel Protocol Fundamentals

Fibre Channel Flow Control One of the major goals for the FC Protocol communication is to create a secure and reliable environment that allows all the FC frames to be received at the destination and to be received in the correct order. You saw how the whole FC switched fabric converges as well as how […]