Cisco Switching/Routing :: Connect IBM BladeCentre Switches With Nexus 2k Module?
Dec 18, 2012
We are looking forward to implement IBM BladeCentre Swiches connectivity with Nexus 2k module.I would like to brief you about my network over as follows:
Coreswitch : 6513 ( Layer 3 switch + Spanning Tree root)
Nexus 5010 : Layer 2 switch
Nexus 2k 10G ports based module.
Currentl Solution : we want to connect the IBM Blade Switches (4) as demonstrated in the attached diagram which will be connected to Nexus 2k module as Ether-channel Access port.
Initially we been proposed by our vendor with this design and Now vendor is recommending us to connect the Blade switch etiher to Nexus 5k switch or directly to 6513 core-switches instead of Nexus 2k modules as they say Nexus 2k modules are only to connect the Edge devices .
We do not have ports available on Nexus 5010 to connect the cables from IBM Blade Centre Switches. Otherthan that, incase if we go ahead and connect the IBM Blade switches as access ether-channel access port with Nexus 2k module what are consequences we have to face realted Spanning tree or any other.
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Mar 24, 2012
can we connect ASA 5550 to Nexus 7K F2 module using twinax cable?
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Apr 11, 2012
I'm currently getting a Nexus hardware failure at present.
switch %MODULE-2-MOD_DIAG_FAIL: Module 8 reported failure due to DEVICE POST/DIAG FAILURE in device 48
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Jan 7, 2013
I am trying to install SFP-GE-T module on Nexus 5548UP Switch, but is giving the ‘SFP validation Failed’ error. The details of the switch is given below
Model : N5K-C5548UP-FA
The interface is configured with speed 1000 before inserting the module, still we are getting the same error. PFA logs for more details We have 8 Nos of SFP-GE-T modules , all are giving same error. We tried to insert the module on onboard as well as expansion module.
The same module is working fine on Cisco 3750X-24T-L Switch As per the Hardware installation guide , SFP-GE-T transciever is supported on N5K platform. Please extend your support in configuring SFP-GE-T module on N5K platform? We tried with SFP-GE-S module on the same switch , and the same is found working fine.
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Oct 19, 2011
I am having trouble updating the epld image on the 10gb Module of Nexus 7k. we have two nexus and two 10gb module. Tried the other one and it worked fine. its jsut the first one that has problems with the epld image. i have tried on both the nexus on two different slots and still the same error.
I get the following error:
Chain connectivity is broken while upgrading the FPGA. (Error Number : 36)
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Jul 31, 2012
Trying to find some documentation as to whether there are any other steps for inserting this new module in our N7K. We have 2 blades in already and 2 Sups in 5 & 6. I'm assuming its like the 6500s, where we just slide it in and the OS configures the global parms for it and the default VLAN.
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Jun 4, 2013
One of our Nexus 7000 modules failed and generated the status below. Could this possibly be a hardware issue?
# show module
Mod Ports Module-Type Model Status
--- ----- ----------------------------------- ------------------ ----------
1 0 10 Gbps Ethernet XL Module powered-dn
Mod Power-Status Reason
--- ------------ ---------------------------
1 powered-dn Unable to power up card (Power_OK not set)
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Nov 13, 2011
I'm unable to get the N7K-M108X2-12L 10 Gbps Ethernet XL Module within our Nexus 7009 chassis to recognise the individual X2-10GB-SR transceiver modules. I have the same issue on another 7009 chassis.If I perform a 'show interface'. I get the following output saying SFP not inserted.
-Ethernet3/5 is down (SFP not inserted)
-Dedicated Interface
-Belongs to Po51
-Hardware: 10000 Ethernet, address: 7081.0599.d458 (bia 7081.0599.d458)
I also get the same result if I issue the following command. Are their any additional features I need to enable? or would this be a license issue?
Have already tried different X2-10GB-SR modules, reloading the card, re seating the card. [code]
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Jul 7, 2012
I have a 7K running 6.1 code, on F series line cards. I need to set it to prioritise DSCP EF marked traffic, that's all at this stage, but am unclear on the configuration steps required. The packets will already be marked, I just need to ensure they end up in a priority queue.
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Oct 17, 2012
we installed copper and fiber sfp modules in the 2232PP and none would link up. we pulled the sfp modules out and entered the speed 1000 command and re-inserted the module with no success. the same sfp modules works fine in every other cisco device. we must be missing something. running latest nx-os software.
COH-Nexus-02# sh int Eth101/1/1 status
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Port Name Status Vlan Duplex Speed Type
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Mar 20, 2013
Can 10Gbase SFP+ module support 1GB traffic on a Nexus 5596T.
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Oct 31, 2012
I want to prioritize egress voice traffic across a trunk terminated on an F1 module, N7K-F132XP-15. I am unsure about the setup; according to the "show interface capabilities" F1 interfaces support 8 egress queues, while the Nexus QoS documentation provides configuration referencing 4 queues. In addition, I am not clear about the relevance of network-qos on F1 queueing setup.
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Nov 24, 2011
I've been asked whether we can use HP-branded 10G SFP+s (P/N 455885-001) in Nexus 2Ks to provide 10G connections to HP C-Class enclosures. We've used HP-branded twinax, and Cisco-branded SFP+s and twinax, but we have a raft of HP 10G SFP+s sat in a store room gathering dust and now we want to save some money by not having to buy the Cisco parts to match.
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Nov 8, 2012
Configuring OSPFv2 on a Nexus 5K switches, after configuring area 0 or area 10 it shows as 0.0.0.0 or 0.0.0.10 instead, I'm planning to uplink a couple of ASAs with OSPF enabled, just wondering if the area format showing will be a problem, is this how is supposed to look in the Nexus 5K? and will the 5K be able to form adjacensies with other non-Nexus devices that have area 0 and 10?
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Mar 5, 2013
I have 2 sites located approximately 30 kilometers apart. I will call them site 1 and site 2.The sites are connected by a Layer 2 1GB fibre connection.I would like to add 2 X Cisco nexus 5548UP switches at site 1 and connect these 2 X Cisco nexus 5548UP switches via GLBP
I would then like to add 2 X Cisco nexus 5548UP switches at site 2 and connect these 2 X Cisco nexus 5548UP switches via GLBP.I would then like to connect the 2 X Cisco nexus 5548UP switches at site 1 and the 2 X Cisco nexus 5548UP switches at site 2 via GLBP.
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Apr 9, 2013
I have a small doubt with Nexus 7k,5K,2k & 1K.We want to backup the running config to my desktop through tftp.When i tried to backup from Nexus switches showing like below Nexus 7K. [code]
It's showing two choices which one I have to follow "copy running-config startup-config" or "copy running-config startup-config Vdc-all". [code]
It's showing two choices which one I have to follow "copy running-config startup-config" or "copy running-config startup-config fabric"
It's showing three choices which one I have to follow "copy running-config startup-config" or "copy running-config startup-config fabric" or "copy running-config startup-config vdc-all". [code]
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Mar 10, 2013
The best option for load balancing between 2 X Cisco nexus 5548UP switches located at one site and connecting to 2 X Cisco nexus 5548UP switches located at another site.
The sites are connected via a 1GB fibre connection. I am unable to use GLBP until GLBP is supported in further software releases.
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Jan 19, 2013
We have Nexus 7009 switch and want to configure the span session
We are using F2 and M2 card both are in seperate differeent VDC.And out server is connected to M2 card on eth 4/6 and want to monitor the traffic from vlan 161Which is made on F2 card.
Connectivity is like this.
Nexus 1 Nexus2
Slot 3: F2 card Slot 3 : F2 card
Slot 3: M2 card Slot 3 : M2 card
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Oct 2, 2012
I have 2 NEXUS switches in VPC. When I create/delete a VLAN gets updated in the same switch, but the VLAN information does not get propagated to the neighboring switch. Revision number remains the same even if I modify the VLAN. Had also tried changing the VTP status to transparent mode & reverting it to client mode but no luck.Have double confirmed on the VTP domain names & password. However the same setup in different location which works perfectly fine.
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May 29, 2012
According to Cisco, Nexus 1010 can host up to (6) Virtual Service blades. I can't find out how many Virtual Supervisor Modules and Virtual Ethernet Modules that make up one Nexus 1000v switches can be supported by each Virtual Service Blades. In other words, how many Nexus 1000v switches can be created with Nexus 1010 appliance?how to configure Nexus 1000v switches with vmware. without Nexus 1010, the standalone nexus 1000v switches was configured from vCenter as an OVF. But how to configure Nexus 1000v switches with vmware where nexus switches are hosted on Nexus 1010 appliance.
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Jan 24, 2013
I am trying to understand what load balancing method is used on a port channel on a Nexus switch . I have a server connected by a VPC to two Nexus switches. The nexus switches are only acting as layer 2 switches. I have a 6509 connected via a upstream link that does all of the routing for my VLANS. If have a server connected to the Nexus switches and it talks to a server on my 6509 what load balancing happens on the Nexus going across VPC 27 which is a layer 2 trunk going up to my 6509. Is it done on layer 2 or layer 3 flows?
My Nexus shows the default load balancing configurations
Port Channel Load-Balancing Configuration:System: source-dest-ip
Port Channel Load-Balancing Addresses Used Per-Protocol:Non-IP: source-dest-macIP: source-dest-ip source-dest-mac
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Nov 2, 2011
Connecting a legacy Nortel switch (425/450/470/BPS) to a Nexus 7000 via gigabit fiber? I have a customer trying to do it and they say that the connection never comes up. The support on the Nortel stuff is long since expired, so Avaya is not being particularly useful. Apparently Cisco says the issue is "fast link pulse to the BayStack to determine the capabilities of the uplink and the BayStack is returning all zeros." I have not verified this and actually have not yet gotten my hands on the Nexus side of things
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Mar 3, 2013
I have a lot microbursts in my network and i looking 10G switches with big buffers. Which models have biggest buffers ? I think about 1-2U (nax 4U) switch with up to 60-100 10G ports. Something like nexus 3064 (he has only 9MB shared buffers AFAIK). Besides deep buffers i need also:
- trill or another ethernet ring topology like erps,eapsv2,
- Multi chassis LAG,
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- dcb
- 40G interfaces will be plus
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May 26, 2013
what is the difference between Cisco Nexus switches and the usual catalyst 3750 switches.I do understand the operating system in both these are different.
When will we suggest using Cisco nexus instead of usual Cisco switches? Also what interface does Cisco nexus like 5548 come with , is it both copper and fiber?
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Sep 24, 2012
Having a design where an IBM bladecenter has two Nexus 4001i switches and each switch is connected to a Nexus 5k vPC pair, is it possible to configure active-active nic teaming on the hosts (blades) considering that the Nexus 4k switches are unaware of each other and blade has one connection to each 4k over either emulex or qlogic 10G CNA?
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Apr 17, 2012
We are currently migrating from Cisco 6500 switches to Nexus 7000 switches. I need replicate the following multicast configuration on the 6500 switches in the simplest way so Multicast is functioning on the Nexus 7000 switches.
Cisco 6500 configuration.
ip multicast-routing
interface Vlan8
description
ip address 10.128.46.2 255.255.240.0
[code]....
how we can enable multicast on the Nexus 7000 switches in the simplest form so this will continue operating.
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May 7, 2013
How to properly power down the Nexus 5000 and the fabric interconnect switches? I have looked up and down cisco's and google web for steps, but they are all coming back with the answer to just disconnect the power cables after you have power down all the windows os and exs servers. Before i do that, I just wanted to make sure that that's the correct way to do it or if there are actual commands that I will need to run on the devices to properly power down. I know that the FI do have a command to reboot, but i need them to completely be power down.
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Oct 20, 2011
I have a router on which I would like to create a port channel that spans two different Nexus 2248TP switches, and then create a couple subinterfaces on the router's po interface. I've done this successfully on my primary router, but the config doesn't seem to work on the backup router. The primary is running IOS 15, while the backup is running 12.4.25d advanced IP. I do see the trunk come up from the switch side, and my router subinterfaces and po interface show up, however I'm not able to get anywhere from the router. It's not even able to reach other hosts on the same network. As soon as I remove the port channel config and use the physical interface and assign the same address used on the port channel interface, everything works as expected and I have connectivity.
interface Port-channel21
no ip address
hold-queue 150 in
!
interface Port-channel21.248
encapsulation dot1Q 248 native
ip address 100.100.100.1 255.255.255.0
[URL]
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Feb 8, 2012
The company I work have finally decided to enter the 21st century and invest in a new telephone system (Interactive Intelligence) to replace the legacy system which has served us well for the past 10 years. The project has only just started and involves upgrading sections of CAT3 cabling to CAT6, replacing Cisco 3550 switches in one area of the building with Cisco 4507 switches and upgrading our Core switches with Cisco Nexus 7010's. The area that concerns me most is enabling the network for qos as I have very little experience with it. At the moment Im trying to read as much documentation as I can on QOS to bring myself up to speed.
The access layer switches will consist of a mixture of Cisco 3750 & 4507 switches connected to Cisco Nexus 7010 switches which will form a collapsed aggregation & core layer.
Basically, how I should approach this daunting task of making sure the network will support VOIP.
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Nov 17, 2011
I am in the process of migrating our existing server farm subnets to our new Nexus server farm and I discovered something I wasn’t expecting. My intention is to migrate our existing legacy server farm which is comprised of for paired 3750 switches off of our core 6509s and onto the Nexus and connect them to the 2232s via multi gig port-channel connections, two port channels per switch stack.
NOTE this is expected to be a temporary move as next year we intend to install additional N2Ks and move servers over to these directly. But to minimize the outage/downtime it will be better to move the subnets and switchs all at once.
These connections would be grouped 1 gig connections as port channels, one from each switch into one of the two 2232s.
Problem I discovered is Cisco does not intend to have switches connected to the Nexus and it immediately disables the ports when they see BPDUs.
I found a config that does work and it does fail over from one port-channel connection to the other but with the limitation that when the original port channel comes back online it does not fail back over to the original one, an acceptable situation for us. But I am wondering if Cisco would support this design if we did experience issues down the road.
The only issue I really see is to get it to work the config is different on the two N5Ks, see the pert config below for the connections. Both are running the same OS
augs1-ba-ar17# sh ver
Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS) Software
TAC support: [URL]
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May 6, 2012
Recently I have faced following problem in my office, We have purchased two new Dell Server Power Edge R910 with built-in 10GB FC Network card. Service tag of this two servers are given bellow.
1. 7D94C2S
2. 6D94C2S
You can can Check specification of this two server from dell website{ URL}
We have two CISCO switch and model is given bellow:
Brand: CISCO
Model: WS-C3560E-12SD
We want to connect server to switch through FC cable and both switch have SPF module. But when we connect server to switch, link do not establish even switch and server port light become off.
Then we have tested the following things:
1. Connect server to server through FC cable, it is okay.
2. Connect switch to switch through same FC cable, it is okay.
I don't understand why it is not working.
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Aug 31, 2009
We are running 4x n5k and started with the vPC feature. So my question is, if i can connect a vpc-pair to another vpc-pair?In the cisco docs i can find examples for connecting a vpc-pair to a single switch, or server (with and without fex)But there is nothing about how to connect 4 n5k via vPC feature.
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