Solved: FCoE on 10G copper

illusion_rox · ‎02-06-2017

Hi Experts,

Can someone help to confirm on below query from a customer. They want to know if FCoE can be supported on 10G copper links? if yes does cisco supports it?

Reza Sharifi · ‎02-06-2017

Hi,

FCOE over copper is supported but with limited distance.

See table-3 in this link;

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-2000-series-fabric-extenders/data_sheet_c78-507093.html

FCoE supported up to 30m with Category 6a or 7 cables

HTH

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Reza Sharifi · ‎02-06-2017

Hi,

FCOE over copper is supported but with limited distance.

See table-3 in this link;

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-2000-series-fabric-extenders/data_sheet_c78-507093.html

FCoE supported up to 30m with Category 6a or 7 cables

HTH