5–Validation Methods for DCB and FCoE
Validation Step 1—Verify PFC and ETS Parameters
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Figure 5-2. Analyzer TraceControl Configured to Capture LLDP Frames Only
4.
Configure the FCoE switch with the following parameters:
5.
Capture the trace and verify the following information:
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Select the trigger mode.
Set up the capture trigger condition to capture any LLDP frames.
Set the trigger fill to capture 90 percent after the trigger.
Between the Adapter, Switch, and Target
FCoE priority 3 PFC enabled, ETS bandwidth = 50 percent
All other classes of service lossy, ETS bandwidth = 50 percent
DCBX version used by each link end is the same.
If the DCBX version 1.01 is used, then verify the following:
DCBX Oper_Version field value is the same in DCBX messages
for all devices.
ER bit is OFF in each DCBX message.
EN bit is ON in each DCBX message.
Converged Network Adapter and Target Willing bit (W) is ON,
while the Switch W bit is OFF.
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