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  • Issues with DCBX and LLDP on NX-OS 10.x

    calendar Mar 14, 2025 · 6 min read · AHV Bug Home Lab Nexus Networking  ·
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    Issues with DCBX and LLDP on NX-OS 10.x

    I recently deployed a new Nexus 93180YC-EX switch into my home lab, to replace the aging 9372PX. Sure, for a home lab this was fine, but I wanted to get up to some 25Gbe speeds! I've got various equipment connected to that old Nexus, with 2 Nutanix clusters and single VMware cluster, plus various other things, nothing …


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  • Weekly Tech Tip: Check your FEC!

    calendar Jul 26, 2024 · 6 min read · cohesity fec nexus networking  ·
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    Connectivity issues between Cohesity C5016 Nodes and Nexus 93180YC-FX3H Switches Very recently, I was deploying a new Cohesity C5016 appliance with 25Gb NICs, connecting up to a pair of Nexus 93180YC-FX3H switches. When using the 9K's in a VPC pair, my personal preference is to configure the Cohesity nodes with LACP to …


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Mike Dent

Field CTO by day, dog dad, driveway workout partner with my wife, bourbon enthusiast by night, and helping organizations modernize IT without losing their sanity.
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