![]() ![]() The intended datacenter design is to deploy many Nexus 2000s as top-of-rack (ToR) switches and connect them back to Nexus 5000s at the end or middle of the row. This is very similar in concept to stacking Catalyst 2960S or 3750 switches, except that the 2000s are connected to a 5000 via 10 Gbps Ethernet rather than via a proprietary (and short) stacking cables. For example, port 8 on FEX 101 is referred to as Ethernet101/1/8 on the 5000. All interface configuration is performed on the Nexus 5000, where every attached Nexus 2000 is treated as an individual slot. ![]() Today's lab involved attaching a Nexus 2200 fabric extender, or FEX, to a Nexus 5500.įor those unfamiliar with this setup, a Nexus 2000 is essentially a standalone line module: It requires connectivity to a Nexus 5000 switch to function. ![]() In preparation for a major datacenter deployment, I've been re-familiarizing myself with Cisco's Nexus platform (and naturally, what I pick up on the job will make its way onto the blog). ![]()
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