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Configuring Metro VCS using standard ISL
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</tengigabitethernet>
</interface>
</config>
</edit-config>
</rpc>
<rpc-reply message-id="1204" xmlns="urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:netconf:base:1.0">
<ok/>
</rpc-reply>
Configuring Metro VCS using standard ISL
In order to deploy Metro VCS using standard ISL, no configuration is required on the standard fabric
ISL. The default configuration on the 10 Gbps interface allows ISL formation with other Brocade
VDX switches in the same VCS Cluster automatically. BLDP negotiation takes place to form
standard ISLs for distances up to 30 m. Refer to the Network OS Administrator’s Guide for details.
Configuring vLAGs for distributed Ethernet Fabrics
In order to connect two distinct VCS Ethernet Fabrics between data-centers, a third Metro VCS
Fabric can be formed and the distinct local VCS Ethernet Fabrics can connect to the Metro VCS
Fabric by means of Virtual Link Aggregation Group (vLAG). Refer to the Network OS Administrator’s
Guide for details.
This task needs to be configured on RBridges that connect the two VCS instances.
1. Issue the <edit-config> RPC to configure the <interface> node in the
urn:brocade.com:mgmt:brocade-interface namespace.
2. Under the <interface> node, include a <gigabitethernet>, <tengigabitethernet>,
<fortygigabitethernet>, or <hundredgigabitethernet> node element.
3. Under the <gigabitethernet>, <tengigabitethernet>, <fortygigabitethernet>, or
<hundredgigabitethernet> node element, include the <name> element, and set it to the name
of the interface you want to configure.
Specify the name in rbridge-id/slot/port format.
4. Under the <interface> node element, include the <switchport> node element.
5. Under the <switchport> element, include following leaf elements.
a. In the <shutdown> element, include the delete operation in the opening tag to enable the
interface port.
b. Include the <switchport>/<basic> elements to configure the interface as a layer 2 switch
port.
c. Include the <channel-group> node element.
6. Under the <channel-group> node, specify the following elements to configure the LACP for the
DCB interface:
• In the <port-int> element, provide value to the channel group number.
• In the <mode> element, specify “active” or “passive”
• In the <type> element, specify “standard” or “brocade”.