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- HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 1
Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) 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 Number: 5697- - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 2
Access Enterprise Virtual Arrays 20 HP Storageworks SN6000C Fabric switch 21 Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric switch for HP bladesystem c-Class 21 C-series MDS 9134 Fabric Switch 23 C-series MDS 9124 Fabric Switch 24 C-series MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem 24 Upgrade from 2Gb Fibre - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 3
the 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, or provided by HP in the NX-OS image bundle - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 4
. Multiple ownership allows anyone with the SAID or HP Care Pack ID to claim ownership without having any single owner. Ownership model applies to all three types of HP Support Center Entitlements - warranties, HP 4 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 5
Passport account from the HP Support Center home page at http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc o Click "Software updates and licensing" under Download options o Follow the instructions to locate and download your software updates 5 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 6
www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport to be granted access. HARDWARE COMPONENTS The following Cisco MDS 9000 Family hardware component is not supported by HP: 16-Port Storage Services Node (SSN-16) 6 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 7
, AG642A) SN6000C (MDS 9148) (AW585A,AW586A) MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class (AW563A,AW564A) Switch Description Director class switch which can accommodate eleven switching modules Director class switch which can accommodate eleven switching modules Director class switch which can - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 8
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 C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 9
Cisco MDS 9124 Fabric Switch kickstart image system image Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for cClass BladeSystem kickstart image system image HP StorageWorks SN6000C Fabric Switch kickstart image (Cisco MDS 9148 Fabric Switch) system image Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 10
13-Slot Supervisor 2A Fabric 2 Director Switch MDS 9513 with Fabric-1 Modules MDS 9509 with Supervisor-2 or Supervisor 2A Modules HP SN8000C 9-Slot Supervisor 2A Director Switch MDS 9506 with Supervisor-2 or Supervisor 2A Modules HP SN8000C 9-Slot Supervisor 2A Director Switch Supported with NX-OS - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 11
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 11 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 12
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. 12 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 13
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. 13 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 14
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 C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 15
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. 15 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 16
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. 16 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 17
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 C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 18
consideration must be taken for operating systems and devices requiring persistent FCIDs. 1. Log into the CLI of the Cisco MDS switch with admin privileges. 2. Execute the following commands for the desired VSAN: 18 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 19
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 C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 20
to install SME refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Media Encryption Configuration Guide. FC AND FCIP WRITE ACCELERATION backup applications that support shared tape library options. If this issue is encountered, disable the feature. SWITCH SETTINGS FOR HP CONTINUOUS ACCESS ENTERPRISE VIRTUAL - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 21
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 C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 22
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 C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 23
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 either the management console or telnet 2. Enter your network-admin - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 24
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 C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 25
switching modules with the 4Gb and/or 8Gb switching modules must be treated as an upgrade from one module to another. Please refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 CLI Configuration Guide for procedures to configure the new modules. 25 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 26
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 26 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 27
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. 27 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4d) Release Notes - Page 28
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: 5697-1239
Printed in the U.S.A.
September 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 C-series Fabric Switches
for NX-OS 5.0(4d)
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