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7. Select the VFID option for FCR/XISL mode.
8. Enter the source edge fabric ID in the Source field.
To select the source from a list, refer to
“Selecting a fabric or virtual fabric ID from a list of
9. Enter the destination edge fabric ID in the Destination field.
To select the destination from a list, refer to
“Selecting a fabric or virtual fabric ID from a list of
10. Select OK to save the definition.
When the flow definition activates, the Flow Vision dialog box displays with the new flow
selected (highlighted) in the Flow Definitions table. To review the sub-flow data for the selected
flow, refer to
“Monitoring a Flow Monitor flow”
Configuring an unspecified fabric flow using an XISL E_Port
The following example creates a flow (all_e2e_src_dcx_xisl) that monitors frames passing from all
source fabrics to all destination fabrics using a specific port (ingress or egress).
1. Right-click the XISL E_Port on which you want to monitor the flow and select Fabric Vision >
Flow > Add.
The Add Flow Definition dialog box displays with the following default criteria and flow
identifiers pre-populated:
•
Feature — Monitor
•
Direction — Bidirectional
•
Source Device — * (an asterisk allows you to use any port)
•
Destination Device — * (an asterisk allows you to use any port)
•
Ingress/Egress port — XISL E_Port number
2. Enter a name (all_e2e_src_dcx_xisl) for the flow definition in the Name field.
The name cannot be over 20 characters and can only include alphanumerics or underscores.
NOTE
For a physical switch, the name must be unique. However, for logical switches, the name does
not have to be unique.
3. Select the Persist over switch reboots check box to persist this flow definition over reboots.
4. Select the Activate all selected features check box to immediately activate the flow after
creation.
5. Select the Port Address option for End Device.
6. Clear the source port ID in the Source field.
7. Clear the destination port ID in the Destination field.
8. Select the VFID option for FCR/XISL mode.
9. Enter an asterisk (*) for the edge fabric ID in the Source field.
10. Enter an asterisk (*) for the edge fabric ID in the Destination field.