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Chapter 48 Configuring Port Tracking
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Enabling Port Tracking

The port tracking feature is disabled by default in Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches. When you enable
this feature, port tracking is globally enabled for the entire switch.
To configure port tracking, enable the port tracking feature and configure the linked ports for the tracked
port.
To enable port tracking, perform this task:
Command
Step 1
switch# configuration terminal
Step 2
switch(config)# port-track enable
switch(config)# no port-track enable

About Configuring Linked Ports

You can link ports using one of two methods:
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Operationally Binding a Tracked Port

When you configure the first tracked port, operational binding is automatically in effect. When you use
this method, you have the option to monitor multiple ports or monitor ports in one VSAN.
To operationally bind a tracked port, perform this task:
Command
Step 1
switch# configuration terminal
Step 2
switch(config)# interface fc
slot/port
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Tracking Multiple Ports, page 48-5
About Monitoring Ports in a VSAN, page 48-5
Monitoring Ports in a VSAN, page 48-5
About Forceful Shutdown, page 48-6
Forcefully Shutting Down a Tracked Port, page 48-6
Operationally binding the linked ports to the tracked port (default).
Continuing to keep the linked port down forcefully, even if the tracked port has recovered from the
link failure.
Purpose
Enters configuration mode.
Enables port tracking.
Removes the currently applied port tracking configuration
and disables port tracking.
Purpose
Enters configuration mode.
Enters the interface configuration mode for the linked port. You
can now configure the tracked ports.
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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch CLI Software Configuration Guide
Configuring Port Tracking
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