. First, some background on DCB itself. DCB is an extension to Ethernet that enables the dedication of resources in the converged network. To ensure

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. First, some background on DCB itself. DCB is an extension to Ethernet that enables the dedication of resources in the converged network. To ensure
. 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
. First, I would highly recommend you have a view of my earlier post that summarizes the various (platform independent) optimizations you can implement on
. 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
. This is the first of three posts on MXL blade switches. While this gives an overview of the switch, the other two posts give
. If you see an issue where the MXL switch refuses to boot when placed in the M1000e chassis, be mindful that this may not
. First, I would highly recommend you have a view of my earlier post that summarizes the various (platform independent) optimizations you can implement on