Cisco APIC Layer 2 Networking Configuration Guide, Release 6.2(x)

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Cisco APIC Layer 2 Networking Configuration Guide, Release 6.2(x)

Deploy the EPG to support the FCoE initiation protocol

Updated: July 7, 2026

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Configure EPG access to support the FCoE Initiation Protocol (FIP) after configuring FCoE EPG access to your server ports.

After you have configured FCoE EPG access to your server ports, you must also configure EPG access to support the FCoE Initiation Protocol (FIP).

This task enables the FCoE components to begin the discovery process to initiate the operation of the FCoE network.

Before you begin

Follow these steps to deploy the EPG to support the FCoE Initiation Protocol:

Procedure

  1. Under the same tenant configure an existing bridge domain to support FIP or create a regular bridge domain to support FIP.

    • To configure an existing bridge domain for FCoE:

      1. Click Tenant > tenant_name > Networking > Bridge Domains > bridge_domain_name.

      2. In the Type field of the bridge domain's Properties panel, click Regular.

      3. Click Submit.

    • To create a new bridge domain for FCoE:

      1. Click Tenant > tenant_name > Networking > Bridge Domains > Actions > Create a Bridge Domain.

      2. In the Name field of the Specify Bridge Domain for the VRF dialog, enter a bridge domain name.

      3. In the Type field of Specify Bridge Domain for the VRF dialog, click Regular.

      4. In VRF field select a VRF from the drop-down or click Create VRF to create and configure a new VRF.

      5. Finish the bridge domain configuration.

      6. Click Submit.

  2. Under the same tenant, configure an existing EPG or create a new EPG to associate with the regular-type bridge domain.

    • To associate an existing EPG:

      1. Click Tenant > tenant_name > Application Profiles > ap1 > Application EPGs > epg_name.

      2. In the Bridge Domain field of the EPG's Properties panel, click the drop-down list and choose the name of the regular bridge domain that you just configured to support FIP.

      3. Click Submit.

    • To create and associate a new EPG:

      1. Click Tenant > tenant_name > Application Profiles > ap1 > Application EPGs.

      2. Right-click Application EPGs and click Create Application EPG.

      3. In the Bridge Domain field of the Specify the EPG Identity dialog, click the drop-down list and choose the name of the regular bridge domain that you just configured to support FIP.

      4. Finish the bridge domain configuration.

      5. Click Finish.

  3. Add a Physical Domain association with the EPG.

    1. Click Tenant > tenant_name > Application Profiles > ap1 > Application EPGs > epg_name > Domains & Bare Metal.
    2. Right-click Domains & Bare Metal and click Add Physical Domain Association.
    3. In the Add Physical Domain Association dialog, locate Physical Domain Profile Field.
    4. Click the drop-down list and choose the name of the physical domain that contains the LAN that intended for use in FIP support.
    5. Click Submit.

  4. Under the associated EPG define a path.

    The path specifies the interfaces enabled as FCoE F ports or NP ports to be associated with the selected EPG.

    1. Click Tenant > tenant_name > Application Profiles > ap1 > Application EPGs > epg_name > Static Ports.
    2. Right-click Static Ports and click Deploy Static EPG on PC, VPC, or Interface.
    3. In the Path Type field, specify the port type (Port, Direct Port Channel, or Virtual Port Channel) on which you want to deploy an F mode vFC.
    4. In the Path field, specify all the paths on which are deployed the F ports.
    5. Choose the VLAN Encap that you want to use as your FCoE VLAN discovery and 802.1p(access) as port mode.
    6. Click Submit.

The FCoE components will begin the discovery process to initiate the operation of the FCoE network.