Chapter 4

Troubleshooting Congestion in Fibre Channel Fabrics

Troubleshooting congestion in Fibre Channel fabrics requires an understanding of the various congestion types and severities covered in Chapter 3 but also requires a specific methodology and workflow (or process). This ensures that the devices causing the congestion and the devices affected by the congestion are all correctly identified in the most efficient manner possible.

This chapter covers the following topics:

  • Troubleshooting methodology and workflow

  • Hints and tips for troubleshooting congestion

  • Cisco MDS NX-OS commands for troubleshooting congestion

  • Case Study 1: Finding Congestion Culprits and Victims in a Single-Switch Fabric

  • Case Study 2: Credit Loss Recovery Causing Frame ...

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