Configuring dcb parameters for fcoe adapter ports, Dcb tab field definitions, Figure 6-17 – Dell Emulex Family of Adapters User Manual

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OneCommand Manager for VMware vCenter Version 10.2 User Manual

P010089-01A Rev. A

6. Managing Adapters and Ports

Viewing and Managing FC/FCoE LUNs

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Configuring DCB Parameters for FCoE Adapter Ports

To view the DCB parameters for FCoE adapter ports:
1. Select a host in the vSphere console tree-view and select the Emulex OneCommand

tab.

2. In the Emulex Device Management tree-view, select the FCoE adapter port whose

FIP properties you want to configure.

3. Select the DCB tab.

Figure 6-17 DCB Tab (FCoE Adapter Port Selected)

DCB Tab Field Definitions

DCBX State – The current DCBX state (enabled or disabled).

LLDP Transmit State – DCBX uses LLDP to exchange parameters between two

link peers. For the DCBX protocol to operate correctly, both LLDP Rx and Tx

must be enabled. If either Rx or Tx is disabled, DCBX is disabled.

LLDP Receive State – DCBX uses LLDP to exchange parameters between two

link peers. For the DCBX protocol to operate correctly, both LLDP Rx and Tx

must be enabled. If either Rx or Tx is disabled, DCBX is disabled.

PFC Properties Area

State – Enabled means that flow control in both directions (Tx and Rx) is

enabled.

Active Priorities – Lists the priorities with PFC set to Enabled.

Sync'd – If yes, the PFC priorities have been set by the peer. This parameter

cannot be set.

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