This guide provides configuration steps for the Brocade B8000 switch when used with Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage, covering hardware setup and CLI commands.
This document illustrates how to configure two Brocade B8000 switches using Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs) for inter-switch connections in an iSCSI SAN environment. It outlines Dell best practices for dedicated SAN deployments, including hardware cabling, serial connection setup, and deleting the startup configuration.
The guide details specific Command Line Interface (CLI) commands required to configure port channels, enable Jumbo MTU settings, disable DCB on edge ports, and manage LLDP settings. An optional section covers configuring Data Center Bridging (DCB) for converged networks where LAN and SAN traffic share the same switch fabric.
| Switch model | Brocade B8000 Switch |
|---|---|
| Required firmware version | V7.1.2 |
The recommended configuration uses link aggregation groups (LAGs) for inter-switch connections.
Configure serial communications for 9600,N,8,1 and no flow control.
The guide recommends setting the MTU to 9208 (Jumbo frames) on relevant interfaces.