. When an Ethernet device gets over loaded, flow control allows it to send PAUSE requests to the devices sending it data to allow the over loaded
Category: Dell EMC Networking
Force10 DCB Configuration – S4810 + MXL Sample / Example
. First, some background on DCB itself. DCB is an extension to Ethernet that enables the dedication of resources in the converged network. To ensure
Layer 2 Discards Troubleshooting – RX TX Discards
. The following list of questions/vectors can assist in troubleshooting Layer 2 discard issues. They have been of help to me in the past on
Switch Port auto shuts/ port shuts itself down – Troubleshooting
. Following is a list of vectors that may assist in troubleshooting issues where the port behavior look like it is shutting itself down. Cable/
Force10 S4810 VLT – Quick Configuration sample
. I have already given a non-technical synopsis on VLT in one of my previous posts here https://hasanmansur.com/2012/10/15/force10-s4810-stacking-vs-vlt/ As mentioned, VLT Is a Dual Active Control
Force10 S60 – iSCSI configuration example – stacked, isolated.
. First, I would highly recommend you have a view of my earlier post that summarizes the various (platform independent) optimizations you can implement on
Force10 – Layer 2 Parameters – configuration ( VLANs, STP)
. I will start here with STP. As covered in one of my earlier posts, When configuring Spanning Tree on Force10 switches, you should accommodate whether your
PowerConnect 8024 – Sample iSCSI Configuration – LAGged (Non-Stacked)
. First, I would highly recommend you have a view of my earlier post that summarizes the various (platform independent) optimizations you can implement on
PowerConnect Switch Hang/Freeze – Management Interface unresponsive Troubleshooting
. Are you connecting to the switch via the console port(and if so, are you using the null modem cable provided, or another solution), or is
PowerConnect 8024 – Sample iSCSI Configuration – Stacked
. First, I would highly recommend you have a view of my earlier post that summarizes the various (platform independent) optimizations you can implement on
Force10 MXL Switch for M1000e Blade Chassis
. This is the first of three posts on MXL blade switches. While this gives an overview of the switch, the other two posts give
Force10 MXL configuration – Data fabric for M1000e blade chassis
. If you see an issue where the MXL switch refuses to boot when placed in the M1000e chassis, be mindful that this may not
Force10 MXL configuration – iSCSI fabric for M1000e blade chassis
. First, I would highly recommend you have a view of my earlier post that summarizes the various (platform independent) optimizations you can implement on
Force10 S4810 – Stacking Vs. VLT
. Cisco offers three solutions for eliminating STP. These comprise the stacking feature on 3750/2950 models, VSS on 6500s, and vPC on Nexus 5k/7k platforms.
Infiniband Troubleshooting
This comes from a stack of notes i compiled when faced with issues on an infiniband deployment that needed troubleshooting. 1) InfiniBand Hardware Checks
Cisco and Force10 – STP Spanning Tree Interoperability
. Cisco Implements a proprietary flavor of spanning tree protocol, which is Per-VLAN in nature. This gives rise to certain considerations in a multi-vendor environment. Any third
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