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How to deploy the Dell M8024 family of switches in a Cisco Nexus network
On the Cisco Nexus 5010 switch
1. Log into the switch.
2. Assuming that you configured the Dell PowerConnect M8024 with
three different groups, type the following commands into the
switch (see Figure 43):
configure terminal
feature lacp
interface port-channel 1-2
exit
interface ethernet 1/1-2
channel-group 1 mode active
exit
interface ethernet 1/3-4
channel-group 2 mode active
end
Figure 43: Configuring two port channels on the Cisco Nexus 5010 switch.
3. Connect cables from the Cisco Nexus 5010 switch to the Dell
PowerConnect M8024 switch. The Dell PowerConnect M8024
should automatically create one two-port LAG with a two-port
backup in case of cable or port failure.
Scenario 8: Establishing access with vPC enabled across the Cisco Nexus 5010 switches
On the Dell PowerConnect M8024 switch
1. Log into the switch.
2. Select SystemÆOperational ModeÆOperational Mode
Configuration.
3. In the Operational Mode Configuration screen, select Enable in
the Simple Mode drop-down menu, and left-click Apply Changes
(see Figure 44). The switch will reset after this and you will need
to log in again.