4.7 Maintaining the RoCE Network Fabric

The RoCE Network Fabric connects the database servers and Exadata Storage Servers through the bonded interface to the RoCE Network Fabric switches in the rack.

• Backing Up Settings on the Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 RoCE Network Fabric Switch
  
• Applying Golden Configuration Settings on Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 RoCE Network Fabric Switches
  The golden configuration settings are normally applied on the RoCE Network Fabric switches during initial deployment.
• Restoring Settings on a Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 RoCE Network Fabric Switch
  You can restore the Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 RoCE Network Fabric switch settings from a backup.
• Using Access VLANs with Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 RoCE Network Fabric Switches
  You can change the switchport access vlan ID setting to implement server-level isolation across the RoCE Network Fabric.
• Replacing a Failed RoCE Network Fabric Switch
  This procedure describes how to replace a failed RoCE Network Fabric switch.
• Discovering the RoCE Network Fabric
  
• Verifying the RoCE Network Fabric Configuration
  This procedure describes how to verify the RoCE Network Fabric configuration.
• Verifying RoCE Network Fabric Operation
  Verify the RoCE Network Fabric is operating properly after making modifications to the underlying hardware.
• Upgrading the Switch Firmware for RoCE Network Fabric
  The patchmgr utility is used to upgrade the RoCE Network Fabric switches.
• Downgrading the RoCE Network Fabric Switch Software
  The patchmgr utility is used to downgrade the RoCE Network Fabric switches.