Cisco Nexus 7000 series Configuration Manual page 39

Configuring FCoE VLANs and Virtual Interfaces
Before You Begin
• Ensure you have installed the correct license for FCoE.
• Ensure you have enabled FCoE.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. configure terminal
2. interface vfc vfc-id
3. switchport mode mode
4. bind {interface {ethernet slot/port}}
5. (Optional) show interface vfc
6. (Optional) copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
configure terminal
Example:
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)#
Step 2 interface vfc vfc-id
Example:
switch(config)# interface vfc 4
switch(config-if)#
Step 3 switchport mode mode
Example:
switch(configif)# switchport mode e
Step 4 bind {interface {ethernet slot/port}}
Example:
switch(config-if)# bind interface ethernet
1/4
Step 5
show interface vfc
Example:
switch(config-if)# show interface vfc
Step 6
copy running-config startup-config
Example:
switch(config)# copy running-config
startup-config
OL-25809-02
Purpose
Enters configuration mode.
Creates a virtual Fibre Channel interface (if it does not already
exist) and enters interface configuration mode. The vfc-id range
is from 1 to 8192.
Configures the switchport mode for a virtual Fibre Channel
interface. The mode is E or F. The default is F mode.
Binds the virtual Fibre Channel interface to the specified
interface. Use ? to see the supported interfaces and port channels.
Use the no form of this command to unbind the virtual Fibre
Channel interface from the specified interface.
(Optional)
Displays information about the virtual Fibre Channel interfaces.
(Optional)
Copies the running configuration to the startup configuration.
Cisco NX-OS FCoE Configuration Guide for Nexus 7000 and MDS 9500
Creating a Virtual Fibre Channel Interface
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