Fcoe Commands; Fcoe Mode Commands; Fcoe-Mode - HP 6125XLG Command Reference Manual

FCoE commands

The switch supports FCoE only when operating in advanced mode. For more information about system
operating modes, see Fundamentals Configuration Guide.

FCoE mode commands

fcoe-mode

Use fcoe-mode to configure an FCoE mode for the switch.
Use undo fcoe-mode to restore the default.
Syntax
fcoe-mode { fcf | npv }
undo fcoe-mode
Default
A switch operates in non-FCoE mode.
Views
System view
Predefined user roles
network-admin
network-operator
Parameters
fcf: Configures the switch to operate in FCF mode.
npv: Configures the switch to operate in NPV mode.
Usage guidelines
The switch supports the following FCoE modes:
• FCF mode—A switch operating in this mode is called an FCF switch. Its VFC interfaces support E
mode (E_Port) and F mode (F_Port).
NPV mode—A switch operating in this mode is called an NPV switch. Its VFC interfaces support F
•
mode (F_Port) and NP mode (NP_Port).
An FCoE-capable switch can operate in the following modes:
FCF mode—When the switch operates in this mode, it can connect to the E_Port on another FCF
•
switch through its E_Port, or connect to the N_Port on a node or the NP_Port on an NPV switch
through its F_Port.
NPV mode—When the switch operates in this mode, it can connect to the N_Port on a node
•
through its F_Port or to the F_Port on an FCF switch through its NP_Port.
Non-FCoE mode—When the switch operates in this mode, it is a standard switch and does not
•
provide any FCoE capabilities.
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