Interoperability between Cisco Nexus 5548UP and IBM FC3171

Dear Techies,
We have a Cisco Nexus Switch 5548UP already in our environment with DS-SFP-FC8G-SW installed. We are planning to procure IBM Pure Flex Chassis without FC Switch, since we already have Nexus that can provide this facility. But in order to connect IBM Flex with Cisco Nexus we are planning to use IBM FC3171 Switch with IBM 44X1964 Transceivers which will act as a Mediator/Pass Through Switch for connecting IBM and Cisco.
If any expert knows OR have used this scenario, please let me know since I am interested to know if it will work in this scenario or not.
Regards,
Farhan.

Dear prkrishn
I am working on the Data Center Solution between two Data Center, details underneath
DC 1 Site
1. 2 x DC Core Switch (Nexus 7009) - will be used for Servers, Application, IBM V7000, Database, etc.
2. 2 x Network Core Switch (Cisco 6509) - Handle Campus and Inter Building connection.
3. IBM V7000 (SAN)
DC 2 Site
1. 2 x DC Core Switch (Nexus 7009) - will be used for Servers, Application, IBM V7000, Database, etc.
2. 2 x Network Core Switch (Cisco 6509) - Handle Campus and Inter Building connection.
3. IBM V7000 (SAN)
With the above mention setup, can I configure FCIP between DC1 & DC2 using Nexus 7009? or I need FCIP capable Switch such as IBM SAN Switch (SAN06-BR), I was wondering if I can configure FCIP on Nexus 7009 DC Switch.
Hoping for your kind response at earliest.
Kind Regards,
Arnold

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