This is a quick reference to the commands used to configure the zoning in NX-OS. This is an existing setup, the switches should be initialized and at the recommended NX-OS level. Connect to the FC Switch using PuTTY and configure it using the following examples. Here I am using fcalias, but devalias is an option… Continue reading Quick Reference to FC Zoning on MDS

This is part of a series of posts on how to initially configure you UCS B-Series system using UCS manager. With the information in this post, you will be able to configure the vHBAs needed for FC connectivity. Check the other posts under the Cisco section in my blog. If you are using iSCSI you… Continue reading Create WWNN and WWPN pools in UCS Manager

Now that we have our system up to date with the latest software, we can start configuring the different templates, pools, and policies. The UCS is a stateless system, meaning that you will be able to abstract all the usual properties (UUID, MAC Address, etc…) into a Service Profile and apply those to any compatible… Continue reading UCS B-Series Start to Finish – Part 3

After the initial setup is done, I recommend to go ahead and install the latest available firmware  to get the most out of your environment. First, go to http://www.cisco.com, and from the Support Menu, click “All downloads.” Image 1. Cisco Support Site – > All Downloads Note: just hover over Support, don’t click Image 2.… Continue reading UCS B-Series Start to Finish: Part 2

I always wanted to write about the UCS B-Series installation process, but I was always in a hurry and could not take snapshots of a real installation. Here is a summary of that I did on my last installation: Part I: Initial Setup First, you need to rack and cable the equipment. For the correct… Continue reading UCS B-Series Start to Finish – Part 1