Brocade Communications Systems FCX Series Step-By-Step Guide

DATA CENTER CONFIGURATION GUIDE
Configuring an iSCSI SAN Using Brocade FCX Switches 21
To enable jumbo frames on the initiator, perform the steps in the following Windows or Linux section (as
required):
Windows
Jumbo frames are supported by default in Windows Server 2008. Ensure you have a compatible network
interface card and appropriate driver. You may need to enable jumbo frames on the NIC.
To verify jumbo frame support is enabled on the NIC:
1. Open Network and Sharing Center from the Control Panel.
2. Locate the network connection and click View Status. The Local Area Connection X Status displays.
3. Click Properties.
4. Click Configure.
5. Click the Advanced tab.
6. From the Property list, select Jumbo Packet.
7. From the Value menu, select 9014 Bytes (or 9 KB).
8. Click OK to apply and close all open boxes. You may need to reboot the server for the change to take effect.
Figure 7. Changing the jumbo frame setting to 9014 Bytes
Linux
Most recent Linux versions support jumbo frames. Make sure you have a compatible network interface card
and appropriate driver. The following command may or may not work depending on your configuration.
Reference your OS guide for more information or for assistance with specific commands.
Syntax: ifconfig eth0 mtu 9000

Brocade Communications Systems FCX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Brocade Communications Systems
Model	FCX Series
Category	Switch
Language	English