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Configuring Cisco IP switches

You must configure the Cisco IP switches for use as the cluster interconnect and for backend MetroCluster IP connectivity.

  1. Resetting the Cisco IP switch to factory defaults
    Before installing a new software version and RCFs, you must erase the Cisco switch configuration and perform basic configuration.
  2. Downloading and installing the Cisco switch NX-OS software
    You must download the switch operating system file and RCF file to each switch in the MetroCluster IP configuration.
  3. Downloading and installing the Cisco IP RCF files
    You must download the RCF file to each switch in the MetroCluster IP configuration.
  4. Setting Forward Error Correction for AFA DM7000F and DM7000H systems using 25-Gbps connectivity
    If your AFA DM7000F or DM7000H system is configured using 25-Gbps connectivity, you need to set the Forward Error Correction (fec) parameter manually to off after applying the RCF file. The RCF file does not apply this setting.