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How to deploy the Dell M8024 family of switches in a Cisco Nexus network
Scenario 1: Plug and play using the Dell PowerConnect M8024 switch for blade
deployment into an existing network
In this section, we provide an overview of the plug-and-play process
with the Dell PowerConnect M8024 switch, after configuring Link
Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) on Cisco Nexus 5010 switch
ports. Dell’s plug-and-play features with Simple Switch Mode allow
for quick integration of Dell blade switch into a network. We provide
detailed instructions in Appendix A.
1. On the Cisco Nexus 5010 switch, set up a four-port port channel
with LACP using the ports that will be connected to Dell
PowerConnect M8024 switch.
2. Connect cables from the Cisco Nexus 5010 switch to the Dell
PowerConnect M8024 switch. The Dell PowerConnect M8024
switch will automatically create a Link Aggregation Group (LAG)
and establish network connectivity for the blade servers into the
existing network.
NOTE: Because the Dell PowerConnect M8024 switch forms the LAG
as you cable up the ports, cabling will not create loops, removing the
need for STP.
Figure 2 illustrates the completed configuration for Scenario 1.
Figure 2: Graphic representation of Scenario 1.