FCoE Cookbook for HP Virtual Connect Version 4.20 Firmware Enhancements May 2014

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Scenario 1: Dual-Hop FCoE using a single FCoE network and
port with Nexus 5xxx Series switch in FCF mode directly
connected to FC/FCoE-Based storage targets
In this scenario, two Converged Shared Uplink Sets using a single uplink port and carrying a single FCoE network and
multiple standard Ethernet networks are created between the Virtual Connect modules and the Nexus switches. Each
Nexus switch is directly connected to a FC or FCoE-based storage target.
Figure 10: Physical view
VC Domain
Blade Servers
FCoE NIC
CNA
Port 1
CNA
Port 2
FCoE NIC
CNA
Port 1
CNA
Port 2
FCoE NIC
FCoE NIC
FCoE VLAN 200 FCoE VLAN 201 FCoE VLAN 200 FCoE VLAN 201
FCFC
HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric
or Flex-10/10D modules
FC
Storage Arrays
Nexus 5xxx Series
FCF Mode
LAN
F-PortsF-Ports
FCoE
VF-PortsVF-Ports
FCoEFCoE
Converged Ethernet/FCoE
FCoE
FC
LAN
Converged Ethernet/FCoEConverged Ethernet/FCoE
Benefits
This configuration offers the simplicity of managing only one redundant DCB network with a single FCoE uplink.
This simple scenario maximizes the use of the VC uplink ports, reduces the total number of FCoE switch ports needed in
the datacenter and saves money.
FC/FCoE-based Storage devices are directly connected to the Nexus 5xxx series, this reduces complexity and cost by
eliminating the need for multitier storage area networks.