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- HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 1
Release Notes hp StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) This document provides additional information about the MDS 9100 Series Fabric Switches, the MDS 9200 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches, and the MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors © 2003 - 2011 Hewlett-Packard Company Part - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 2
Access Enterprise Virtual Arrays 18 HP Storageworks SN6000C Fabric switch 19 Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric switch for HP bladesystem c-Class 19 C-series MDS 9134 Fabric Switch 21 C-series MDS 9124 Fabric Switch 22 C-series MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem 22 Upgrade from 2Gb Fibre - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 3
upgrade is complete. For new NX-OS features, switch limitations, and caveats, refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes. Fabric Manager is not embedded in the NX-OS software. Fabric Manager is available from a CD-ROM that ships with the switch, provided by HP in the NX-OS image bundle, or by - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 4
://www.itrc.hp.com/service/sum/home.do to manage the software updates for the support agreements linked to your ITRC user ID. Consult the appropriate Cisco MDS 9000 release notes for instructions on how to determine the current NX-OS version on your switch. FICON SUPPORT FICON is supported with NX - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 5
SERIES SUPPORT MATRIX WITH NX-OS 5.x MDS Switch Model MDS 9513 with Fabric-1 Modules MDS 9513 with Fabric-2 Modules MDS 9509 with Supervisor-2 Modules MDS 9506 with Supervisor-2 Modules MDS 9222i MDS 9134 MDS 9124 MDS 9124e SN6000C (MDS 9148) MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Switch - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 6
24-port 4-Gbps FC switching module 48-port 4-Gbps FC switching module 4-port 10-Gbps FC switching module 18/4-port Multiservice module MDS 9222i MDS 9134 4-Gbps ports MDS 9134 10-Gbps ports MDS 9124 MDS 9124e SN6000C (MDS 9148) MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem cClass Number of FC port - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 7
Cisco MDS 9124 Fabric Switch kickstart image system image Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for c-Class BladeSystem kickstart image system image HP StorageWorks SN6000C Fabric Switch (Cisco MDS 9148 Fabric Switch) kickstart image system image Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 8
3.x TO NX-OS 5.x MIGRATION MDS Switch Model MDS 9513 with Fabric-2 Modules Supported with NX-OS 5.x yes MDS 9513 with Fabric-1 Modules yes MDS 9509 with Supervisor-2 Modules yes MDS 9506 with Supervisor-2 Modules yes MDS 9509 with Supervisor-1 Modules no MDS 9506 with Supervisor-1 Modules no - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 9
C-series Support Matrix for supported switching modules Refer to C-series Support Matrix for supported switching modules Refer to C-series Support Matrix for supported switching modules Switch must remain on NX-OS 4.x 9 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 10
a reload - no issues with mixing Fabric-1 and Fabric-2 o After a reload - replacing Fabric-2 with a Fabric-1 is not supported Refer to the Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide for additional information. 10 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 11
bottom of the switch and the top of the side rail rack mounted option must be at least four (4) inches. HP Rack Cabinet Support For standard HP Rack Cabinets relevant Cisco Hardware Installation Guide for further information. 11 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 12
serial interface to configure a switch IP address. Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide for instructions on how to connect the serial port to a host machine. INITIAL INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS/REQUIREMENTS The C-series MDS 9000 Family of switches does not automatically allow SAN - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 13
overwrites the startup configuration. IOD must be enabled for any additional VSANs created. Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Switch Configuration Guide to enable IOD using Device/Fabric Manager. 13 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 14
jar file> 4. Follow the onscreen instructions provided in the Fabric Manager upgrade software setup wizard Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide for additional installation instructions. 14 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 15
Series Fibre Channel Switches for specific supported B-Series and M-Series software versions. CISCO MDS 9000 FLEXATTACH FlexAttach is supported on the Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, the Cisco MDS 9124 switch, the Cisco MDS 9134 switch, and the SN6000C switch, when NPV mode - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 16
momentarily lose connectivity to the switch. After the VSAN is re-enabled, some devices will acquire a different FCID. Special consideration must be taken for operating systems and devices requiring persistent FCIDs. 16 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 17
fcid persistent vsan switch(config)# exit switch# copy running-config startup-config switch# CISCO MDS 9000 STORAGE MEDIA ENCRYPTION (SME) Overview The SME solution is a comprehensive network-integrated encryption service with enterprise-class key management that works transparently - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 18
how to install SME refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Media Encryption Configuration Guide. FC AND FCIP WRITE ACCELERATION FEATURE applications that support shared tape library options. If this issue is encountered, disable the feature. SWITCH SETTINGS FOR HP CONTINUOUS ACCESS ENTERPRISE - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 19
in 8 port increments with an on demand port activation license. CISCO MDS 8Gb FABRIC SWITCH FOR HP BLADESYSTEM c-CLASS The Cisco MDS 8Gb 12-port fabric switch and the MDS Cisco 8Gb 24-port fabric switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class have fixed configurations with 8-internal/4-external or 16-internal - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 20
field update release notes for instructions on how to update the SerDes. http://www.hp.com/support/downloads 1. Under bladesystem, click BladeSystem Interconnects. 2. Under HP BladeSystem Fibre Channel Interconnects, click on Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class, and then click the - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 21
Update for Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Note: For additional switch support information, refer to the C-series FC Switch Connectivity Stream on SPOCK. How to acquire a port license on the Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem cClass 1. Log into the switch using - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 22
port increments with an on demand port activation license. C-SERIES MDS 9124e FABRIC SWITCH FOR HP C-CLASS BLADESYSTEM The MDS 9124e 12-port fabric switch and the MDS 9124e 24-port fabric switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem have fixed configurations with 8-internal/4-external or 16-internal/8-external - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 23
configuration of IP storage ports from the old 14/2 Multiprotocol Services module to the new 18/4 Multiservice module. The 32-port 2Gb Storage Services Module (SSM) can be replaced by the 18/4 Multiservice module or the MDS 9222i Multilayer Fabric Switch. Upgrade of 2Gb 16 and 32-port modules to 4Gb - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 24
connectivity using Cisco management tools. 9. Configure the new module as you would when adding any new module to your switch. Please refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide details on configuring modules 24 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 25
using Cisco management tools. 12. Configure the new module as you would when adding any new module to your switch. Please refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide for details on configuring modules. 25 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 26
Information Pane Problem Description: HP C-class fibre channel mezzanine cards may not log into the embedded C-series fibre channel switch at the supported speed and mode. Workaround: Set the internal switch port from auto to the supported speed and mode. Note: Refer to the Cisco MDS NX-OS release
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© 2003 - 2011 Hewlett-Packard Company
Part Number: AA-RWQBD-TE
Printed in the U.S.A.
March 2011
Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies as reflected by an
associated footnote. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Release Notes
hp
StorageWorks
C-series Fabric Switches
for NX-OS 5.0(4b)
This document provides additional information about the MDS 9100 Series Fabric Switches, the
MDS 9200 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches, and the MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors