Vmware – HP StoreFabric Converged Network Adapters User Manual
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Configuration 10
lldp :
{
eth5 :
{
tlvid00000001 :
{
info = "04BC305B017B73";
};
tlvid00000002 :
{
info = "03BC305B017B73";
};
};
7.
Restart the LLDPAD service to apply new settings:
o
For RHEL: # service lldpad restart
o
For SLES11: # rclldpad restart
8.
Restart the FCoE service to apply new settings:
o
For RHEL: # service fcoe restart
o
For SLES11: # rcfcoe restart
9.
Verify that the driver installed correctly, and then verify that the host port is seen by the switch.
a.
Confirm proper DCB sync and operational DCB through BACS, BACScli, or the directly connected
switch interface.
Correct FCoE operation requires proper DCB connectivity.
b.
Run fcoeadm -i to check all created FCoE interfaces and status.
If an FCoE interface is not present, check that the operating system is configured to automatically
enable the required network interfaces.
VMware
To install drivers on VMware:
1.
Download the appropriate driver kit for your distribution.
2.
To install the driver, follow the instructions in the Read Me file included in the driver kit.
3.
Reboot the system, and then enable FCoE on VMware.
To enable FCoE hardware offload on the adapter:
1.
Access the host machine through SSH.
2.
To determine which ports are FCoE capable, enter the following command:
# esxcli fcoe nic list
The following example shows a common output:
vmnic4
User Priority: 3
Source MAC: FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF
Active: false
Priority Settable: false