New and Changed Information for the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series

This chapter provides release specific information for each new and changed feature in the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender Software Configuration Guide.

To check for additional information about Cisco NX-OS Release 4.1(3)N1(1), see the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series and Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Release Notes, 31/July/2009 available at the following Cisco website: http:/​/​www.cisco.com/​c/​en/​us/​support/​switches/​nexus-2000-series-fabric-extenders/​products-release-notes-list.html.

New and Changed Features for Release 4.1(3)N1(1)

This table summarizes the new and changed features for the Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender Software Configuration Guide for Cisco NX-OS Release 4.1(3)N1(1), and tells you where they are documented.

Feature

Description

Changed in Release

Where Documented

vPC

Added a description of virtual Port Channels (vPC).

4.1(3)N1(1)

Virtual Port Channels

Added configuration steps to upgrade the Fabric Extender when configured in a vPC.

Upgrading the Fabric Extender in a vPC Topology

Locator beacon LED

The locator beacon LED is enabled or disabled with a new command.

4.1(3)N1(1)

Enabling the Fabric Extender Locator LED