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- HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 1
Release Notes hp StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and FabricWare 2.1(3) This document provides additional information about the MDS 9020 Fabric Switch, the MDS 9100 Series Fabric Switches, the MDS 9200 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches, and the MDS 9500 Series Multilayer - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 2
Consult the appropriate Cisco MDS release notes for instructions on how to determine the current SAN-OS or FabricWare version on your switch. HP strongly recommends upgrading all fabric switches to the latest supported SAN-OS and FabricWare versions. All switches in the SAN must be running the same - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 3
C-Series Fibre Channel Switches, SAN-OS & FabricWare The C-Series MDS fibre channel switches are available in different models: MDS Switch Model 9513 9509 9506 9216i 9216A 9222i 9216 9120 9140 9134 9124 9124e 9020 Switch Description Supported Switching Modules Director class switch which can - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 4
and 9500 series switches. Please contact an HP storage representative for information on supported versions and configurations. Hardware Components The following Cisco MDS 9000 Family hardware components are not supported by HP: • Cache Services Module (CSM) • Advanced Services Module (ASM) 4 MDS - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 5
will ensure a safe bending radius on all fibre channel cables. This is especially pertinent in high port density (Director) installations. Please consult the relevant Cisco Hardware Installation Guide for further information. 5 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 6
switch IP address. Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide or Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch Configuration Guide for instructions for all VSANs on the switch - FCID persistence is enabled by default with SAN-OS 2.0(1b) and newer. Note: FCID persistence is not supported on the MDS 9020. - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 7
HP requires in-order delivery (IOD) be enabled for all switches. There is a switch setting to enable in-order of frames during fabric failure. Note: IOD feature is not supported the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Switch Configuration Guide to enable IOD using Device/Fabric Manager. 7 - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 8
the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide for additional installation instructions. Note: The MDS 9020 currently runs FabricWare 2.1(3); HP recommends using the latest supported Fabric/Device Manager when managing this switch via the GUI. 8 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 9
Guide for instructions on how to configure NPV. In addition to being supported in Cisco fabrics, NPV is supported for connectivity to B-Series and M-Series fabrics. Refer to the hp StorageWorks Fabric Interoperability: Merging Fabrics Based on C-Series and B-Series Fibre Channel Switches and hp - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 10
HP Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem and Qlogic Mezzanine HBAs When using Qlogic mezzanine HBAs with Virtual Connect on the same C-Series switch with its target on the same switch/VSAN, NPIV addresses are limited to 256. To scale beyond 256 addresses, for proper operation - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 11
Discovery for Provisioning Tapes Hardware Requirements SME requires at least one MDS 9222i switch or MSM-18/4 module in each cluster. The SME engines on the required modules provide the transparent encryption and compression services to the hosts and storage devices. To take full advantage of the - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 12
are running SAN-OS 3.0(1) or newer Switch Settings for HP Continuous Access Enterprise Virtual Arrays and HP Data Replication Manager for Modular Arrays The either one of the following two procedures: Note: The MDS 9020 only supports Src-ID/Dst-ID. Using the Management Console or Telnet to Change - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 13
configuration: switch# copy running-config startup-config Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Switch Configuration Guide to set Device Manager tool using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). FabricWare 2.1(3) supports SNMP v1 and SNMP v2. When using Fabric/Device Manager with - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 14
available with the purchase of two of these products. C-Series MDS 9124 Fabric Switch The MDS 9124 switches have fixed configurations with 8, 16, and 24 full rate 4-Gbps fibre channel ports. The 8 and 16 port switches can be upgraded in 8 port increments with a software expansion license. 14 MDS - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 15
with 8-internal/4-external or 16-internal/8-external full rate 4-Gbps fibre channel ports. The 12-port switch can be upgraded to the 24-port switch with a software expansion license. Note: Refer to HP.com for the latest supported software for the QMH2462 HBA, LPe1105 HBA, and cClass Onboard - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 16
Fibre Channel Switching Modules to 4Gb Fibre Channel Switching Modules C-Series MDS 2Gb switch modules in 16-port and 32-port configurations and the 14/2 Multiprotocol Services . Please refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 CLI Configuration Guide for procedures to configure the new modules. The following - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 17
the 14/2 Multiprotocol Services module, as the VSANs will need to be manually configured on the new switch module. switch# show vsan switch module. 8. Configure the IPS ports on the 18/4 Multiservice module including IP addresses and IP settings noted from old module. 9. Connect the fibre channel - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 18
switches. Workaround: Set the switch port mode to F or FX and specify the speed (2Gbps or 4Gbps). Should the EVA controller fail to log in, unplug and reinsert the fibre channel cable. Problem corner of the Information Pane Problem Description: VMware ESX on HP c-Class BladeSystem Server Blade using - HP AP775A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and Fabr - Page 19
/1500 controller port to a different port on the same C-Series switch, or to a port on a different C-Series switch, the corresponding controller port may become unavailable. Workaround: Restart the MSA 1000/1500 controller. Problem Description: When enabling FCIP on the MDS 9222i embedded IP ports
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Release Notes
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StorageWorks
C-Series Fabric Switches
for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) and
FabricWare 2.1(3)
This document provides additional information about the MDS 9020 Fabric Switch, the MDS
9100 Series Fabric Switches, the MDS 9200 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches, and the MDS
9500 Series Multilayer Directors