Cisco SGE2000 Configuration Guide

Associating a Fabric Extender to a Port Channel
Before You Begin
Ensure that you have installed and enabled the Fabric Extender feature set.
Ensure that you are in the correct VDC (or use the switchto vdc command).
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
configure terminal
2.
interface port-channel channel
3.
switchport
4.
switchport mode fex-fabric
5.
fex associate FEX-number
6.
(Optional) show interface port-channel channel fex-intf
DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Enters configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)#
Step 1
Specifies a port channel to configure.
interface port-channel channel
Step 2
Example:
switch(config)# interface port-channel 4
switch(config-if)#
All interfaces in the port channel must be in the
same VDC.
Note
Sets the interface as a Layer 2 switching port.switchport
Example:
switch(config-if)# switchport
Step 3
Sets the port channel to support an external Fabric
Extender.
switchport mode fex-fabric
Example:
switch(config-if)# switchport mode fex-fabric
Step 4
Associates a FEX number to the Fabric Extender unit
attached to the interface. The range is from 101 to 199.
fex associate FEX-number
Example:
switch(config-if)# fex associate 101
Step 5
(Optional)
Displays the association of a Fabric Extender to a port
channel interface.
show interface port-channel channel fex-intf
Example:
switch# show interface port-channel 4 fex-intf
Step 6
Cisco Nexus 2000 Series NX-OS Fabric Extender Software Configuration Guide
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Configuring the Fabric Extender
Associating a Fabric Extender to a Fabric Interface

Cisco SGE2000 Specifications

General

Jumbo Frame Support	9KB
VLANs	Up to 256
Management	Web-based, SNMP, CLI
Standards	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z, 802.3x, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1w
Dimensions	440 x 44 x 257 mm
Power Supply	100 to 240V AC, 50-60 Hz
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Weight	3.2 kg