Configuring NPV
Procedure
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Configuring a Server Interface
To configure a server interface, perform this task:
Procedure
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Configuring NPV Traffic Management
Configuring NPV Traffic Maps
An NPV traffic map associates one or more NP uplink interfaces with a server interface. The switch associates
the server interface with one of these NP uplinks.
If a server interface is already mapped to an NP uplink, you should include this mapping in the traffic
Note
map configuration.
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Command or Action
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)# interface fc slot/port
switch(config-if)# switchport mode NP
switch(config-if)# no shutdown
Command or Action
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)# interface fc slot/port
switch(config-if)# switchport mode F
switch(config-if)# no shutdown
Configuring N Port Virtualization
Purpose
Enters global configuration mode.
Selects an interface that will be connected to the
core NPV switch.
If this is a QSFP+ GEM, the slot/port
Note
syntax is slot/QSFP-module/port.
Configures the interface as an NP port.
Brings up the interface.
Purpose
Enters global configuration mode.
Selects an interface that will be connected to the
core NPV switch.
Note
If this is a QSFP+ GEM, the slot/port
syntax is slot/QSFP-module/port.
Configures the interface as an F port.
Brings up the interface.
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