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Deploying FCoE (FIP Snooping) on Dell PowerConnect 10G Switches: M8024-k, 8024, and 8024F
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Important notes prior to deployment
No Simple Mode
Each of the following scenarios in this document assume that the PowerConnect™ 8024 model switch
being used is in normal Switch Mode (not Simple Mode) and is using firmware version 4.2.x.x or later.
NOTE: If Simple Mode is enabled it will need to be disabled prior to implementing the deployment
covered in this document. FCoE is not supported with the PowerConnect 8024 model switches in
Simple Mode. The CLI command in the example may be used for disabling Simple Mode, but please
consult the User Guide for more information on specifics of Simple Mode.
Disabling simple mode Figure 4.
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Non-FIP-aware switches
If a Non-FIP-Aware switch is introduced anywhere in the data path FCoE will not be supported and
can’t be expected to work as designed. The Dell PowerConnect M8024-k and 8024F are considered non-
FIP-aware switches until they have the 4.2 or greater firmware installed. See updating firmware
section for instructions on performing this update.
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Stacking
Stacking is not recommended in an FCoE environment with the Dell PowerConnect 8024 Model
Switches. If the switches are stacked the configuration should be changed to disable stacking. Please
refer to the Dell PowerConnect 8024 4.2 firmware user’s guide for further details on disabling or
changing stacking ports. If the configuration is used in this manner lossless Ethernet and reliability can
not be guaranteed.
Dell PowerConnect 4.2 or greater firmware on M8024-k or 8024F
As mentioned in the non-FIP-aware bullet the Dell PowerConnect Switches will not support FCoE or FIP
snooping without 4.2 or greater firmware. See updating firmware
section to perform this update.
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