This chapter contains the following sections:
This chapter provides release-specific information for each new and changed feature in the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Fibre Channel over Ethernet Configuration Guide.
The latest version of this document is available at the following URL:
To check for additional information about Cisco NX-OS software, see the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series and Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Release Notes available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9670/prod_release_notes_list.html
The following table summarized the changes in this book for release 5.1(3)N1(1):
Feature |
Description |
Where Documented |
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Cisco Adapter FEX with FCoE |
Support has been added for FCoE connections between a Cisco Nexus Series switch using a Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender and a Virtual Interface Card (VIC). |
Configuring_FCoE_over Adapter FEX |
FCoE with an Enhanced vPC Topology |
Support has been added for using FCoE in an enhanced vPC topology. This new feature replaces the FEX straight-through and host CNA active-active topologies. |
FCoE over Enhanced vPC and Configuring FCoE over Enhanced vPC |
SAN Boot with vPC |
You can now use a virtual port channel to boot the switch from a SAN boot image. |
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Quality of Service policies |
The Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform switch now has default QoS policies. You no longer need to change the defaults when you enable FCoE. |