Configuring Npv Interfaces; Configuring An Np Interface; Configuring A Server Interface; Configuring Npv Traffic Management - Cisco Nexus 6000 Series Configuration Manual

Configuring NPV

Configuring NPV Interfaces

After you enable NPV, you should configure the NP uplink interfaces and the server interfaces.

Configuring an NP Interface

After you enable NPV, you should configure the NP uplink interfaces and the server interfaces. To configure
an NP uplink interface, perform this task:
To configure a server interface, perform this task:
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.
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Command or Action
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)# interface vfc vfc-id
switch(config-if)# switchport mode NP
switch(config-if)# no shutdown
Command or Action
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)# interface vfc vfc-id
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.
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.
Configures the interface as an F port.
Brings up the interface.
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