Enabling Cfs To Distribute Dpvm Configurations - Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Configuration Manual

Enabling CFS Distribution for Applications
Procedure
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This example shows how to enable CFS to distribute device alias configurations:
switch(config)# device-alias distribute
switch(config)# show cfs application
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Application Enabled Scope
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device-alias Yes Physical-fc
switch(config)# copy running-config startup-config
[########################################] 100%

Enabling CFS to Distribute DPVM Configurations

You can enable CFS to distribute dynamic port VSAN membership (DPVM) configurations in order to
consistently administer and maintain the DPVM database across all Cisco NX-OS devices in the fabric.
Before You Begin
Make sure that you are in the storage VDC. To change to the storage VDC, use the switchto vdc fcoe command.
Make sure that you enable the DPVM feature. To do so, use the feature dpvm command.
Procedure
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Command or Action
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)# device-alias distribute
switch(config)# show cfs application
switch(config)# copy running-config
startup config
Command or Action
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)# dpvm distribute
switch(config)# show application-name
status
Purpose
Enters global configuration mode.
Enables CFS to distribute device alias configuration
updates.
(Optional)
Displays the CFS distribution status.
(Optional)
Saves the change persistently through reboots and
restarts by copying the running configuration to the
startup configuration.
Purpose
Enters global configuration mode.
Enables CFS to distribute DPVM configuration
updates.
(Optional)
For the specified application, displays the CFS
distribution status.
Configuring CFS