What is the use of Fex in Nexus?
Adapter FEX technology extends the current benefits of the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender architecture to the server NICs, providing architecture flexibility, high scalability with 4000 logical interfaces, and one single point of management and policy enforcement, which result in increased business benefits.
What is Fex HIF port?
Network Interface (NIF): Port on FEX, connecting to parent switch. Host Interface (HIF): Front panel port on FEX, connecting to server. Virtual Interface (VIF): Logical construct consisting of a front panel port, VLAN, and several other parameters.
What is straight through Fex?
Traditional FEX Topologies The first is the straight through topology. This is where a FEX uses a single parent switch. One or more links may be used for the connection. vPC is not used between the parent and FEX. In the second topology, FEX’s are multihomed to the Nexus parent switches.
What is the use of Fex?
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How do I configure Fex?
How to Set Up Cisco Nexus Fabric Extender
- Rack the FEX. The official Cisco documentation demonstrates racking a FEX in a four-post rack, using the supplied rack ears and rail slides.
- Install & cable the uplinks.
- Configure a virtual port-channel and add physical interfaces.
- Apply the code below to both 5Ks.
What is the difference between Cisco Nexus and Catalyst?
Amongst the array of switches are the Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches that are the most popular. While Nexus switches are a flexible and feature-rich solution that offers ease of integration and usage, the Catalyst switches allow better control over the throughput traffic.
How do I connect my Nexus 5000 to my Fex?
2) Add the FEX feature with the command “feature fex”:
- 3) Run “show fex” to see the currently attached FEX units:
- 4) Because we’re using the N5K Port 1 and 2 to attach the FEX for 2x10GbE links, we need to create a port-channel:
- I’d recommend numbering the channel-group the same as your FEX ID.
How do I install Fex?
Having established that a FEX is not a switch, let’s take a look at the process of installing a new FEX and bringing it online.
- Rack the FEX.
- Install & cable the uplinks.
- Configure a virtual port-channel and add physical interfaces.
- Apply the code below to both 5Ks.