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no longer appear in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for NX-OS releases. Cisco Fabric Manager Release Notes will include information that is exclusive to Fabric Manager as a management tool for Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches and Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches. Refer to the following website - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 2
28 • Caveats, page 35 • Related Documentation, page 38 • Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 40 Introduction The Cisco MDS 9000 Family of Multilayer Directors and Fabric Switches provides industry-leading availability, scalability, security, and management, allowing you to - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 3
part numbers and hardware components supported by the Cisco MDS 9000 Family. Note To use the Cisco Storage Services Enabler package, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.3(5) or later must be installed on the MDS switch. Table 2 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Supported Software and Hardware Components Component - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 4
[email protected] Table 2 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Supported Software MDS 9222i Switch only Data Mobility Manager for one MSM-18/4 module - Time MDS 9200 Series only Limited to 180 days only Cisco Storage Services Enabler License for SSN-16 (1 engine) MDS 9200 Series only Cisco Storage Services - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 5
MDS 9000 Family Switching and Services modules) MDS 9222i Switch DS-C9148-K9 Cisco MDS 9148 48-Port Multilayer Fabric Switch (1RU MDS 9148 Switch fixed-configuration multilayer fabric switch with 48 8-Gbps Fibre Channel ports) DS-C9134-K9 Cisco MDS 9134 34-Port Multilayer Fabric Switch (1RU MDS - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 6
-FAB2 Description Applicable Product Cisco MDS 9000 Family 16-Port Storage Services Node (SSN-16) - 16 fixed 1-Gbps Ethernet ports, plus 4 service engines that support 16 Gigabit Ethernet IP storage services ports. MDS 9500 Series MDS 9222i Switch Cisco MDS 9000 18/4-Port Multiservice Module - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 7
Series switching modules SFP optics (LC type) for 1- or 2-Gbps Fibre Channel for shortwave mode; not supported for use in 4-Gbps-capable ports MDS 9000 Series SFP optics (LC type) for 1- or 2-Gbps Fibre Channel for MDS 9000 Series longwave mode for Cisco MDS 9500, MDS 9200, and MDS 9100 Series - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 8
in a switched fabric Smart Card Reader DS-SCR-K9 Storage Media Encryption (SME) Smart Card Reader MDS 9000 Family Smart Card DS-SC-K9 SME Smart Card MDS 9000 Family CD-ROM M90FM-CD-441 Cisco MDS 9000 Management Software and Documentation MDS 9000 Family CD-ROM for Cisco MDS 9000 NX - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 9
and Module Support Table 3 lists the MDS hardware chassis supported by Cisco MDS NX-OS 5.x. Table 3 Cisco MDS NX-OS 5.x Chassis Support Matrix Switch MDS 9513 MDS 9509 MDS 9506 MDS 9222i MDS 9148 MDS 9134 MD S 9124 Cisco Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem and Cisco Fabric Switch for IBM - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 10
Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Yes Yes Module 1. Requires DS-13SLT-FAB2 in the MDS 9513. Table 5 lists the MDS hardware modules supported by Cisco MDS NX-OS 4.x. For the list of MDS hardware modules supported by Cisco MDS SAN-OS 3.x, see Table 6. Table 5 Module Support Matrix for Cisco MDS NX-OS - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 11
[email protected] Table 5 Module Support Matrix for Cisco MDS NX-OS 4.x (continued) Module Description MDS 9500 Series MDS 9222i MDS 9216i DS-X9302-14K9 14/2-port Multiprotocol Services (MPS-14/2) Yes Module No Yes DS-X9016 16-port 1-, 2-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Yes Module - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 12
-2 modules to Supervisor-1 modules is not supported. To migrate from a Supervisor-1 module to a Supervisor-2 module, refer to the step-by-step instructions in the Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Release 4.1(x) and SAN-OS 3(x) Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide. Software Download Process Use the software - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 13
Cisco MDS NX-OS or SAN-OS software currently running on a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch using the Fabric Manager, view the Switches tab in the Information pane, locate the switch you use the latest software release supported by your vendor for all Cisco MDS 9000 Family products. Table 7 Software - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 14
rolling reset reset ------ Hitless upgrade is not supported Hitless upgrade is not supported At a minimum, you need to disable MDS 9100 Series Switches Cisco MDS 9100 Series Switch Type MDS 9134, 9124, Cisco Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, Cisco Fabric Switch for IBM BladeCenter MDS - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 15
review the list of chassis and modules that Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4d) supports. See the "MDS 9000 Chassis and Module Support" section on page 9. For detailed instructions for performing a software upgrade using Cisco Fabric Manager, see the Cisco Fabric Manager Release Notes for Release 4.2(1a - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 16
use the path recommended. Note The software upgrade information in Table 11 applies only to Fibre Channel switching traffic. Upgrading system software disrupts IP traffic and SSM intelligent services traffic. Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4d) 16 OL-21012-06 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 17
NX-OS Software Image Send documentation comments to [email protected] Table 11 Nondisruptive Upgrade Path to Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4d) Current Release NX-OS: 5.0(4c) 5.0(4b) 5.0(4) 5.0(1a) 4.2(7e) 4.2(7d) 4.2(7b) 4.2(7a) 4.2(5) 4.2(3a) 4.2(3) 4.2(1b) 4.2(1a) 4.1(3a) 4.1(1c) 4.1(1b - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 18
-OS 4.1(x) or 4.2(x), and then upgrade to NX-OS Release 5.0(4d). FICON Supported Releases and Upgrade Paths Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4d) does not support FICON Table 12 lists the SAN-OS and NX-OS releases that support FICON. Refer to the specific release notes for FICON upgrade path information - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 19
it for EVFP use, the VSAN will no longer be reserved. Upgrading with IVR Enabled An Inter-Switch Link (ISL) flap resulting in fabric segmentation or a merge during or after an upgrade from Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.0(x) to a later image where IVR is enabled might be disruptive. Some possible - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 20
follow the normal upgrade guidelines for Release 3.3(1c). Note RDI mode should not be disabled for VSANs running in interop mode 2 or interop mode 3. Upgrading a Cisco MDS 9124 or Cisco MDS 9134 Switch Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4d) 20 OL-21012-06 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 21
-OS Release 4.2(1b) before upgrading to NX-OS Release 5.0(4d) on a Cisco MDS 9124 or MDS 9134 Switch, follow these guidelines: • During the upgrade, configuration is not allowed and the fabric is expected to be stable. • The Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) timers must be configured to the default - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 22
services Cisco SAN-OS Release 2.1.(1a), 2.1(1b), or 2.1.(2a). See the "Upgrading with IVR Enabled" section on page 19 for these instructions supported on MDS switches, when FC-Redirect based applications, such as Data Mobility Manager or Storage Media Encryption, are configured in the fabric - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 23
comments to [email protected] Note The software downgrade information in Table 14 applies only to Fibre Channel switching traffic. Downgrading system software disrupts IP and SSM intelligent services traffic. OL-21012-06 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 24
You can nondisruptively downgrade directly from NX-OS Release 5.0(4d). Downgrade to NX-OS Release 4.2(x) or Release 4.1(x) first, and then downgrade to SAN-OS Release 3.3(x). Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4d) 24 OL-21012-06 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 25
can nondisruptively downgrade directly from NX-OS Release 4.1(1c). First downgrade to SAN-OS Release 3.3(1c) and then downgrade to Release 3.2(2c). OL-21012-06 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4d) 25 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 26
(FMS) package, Storage Services Enabler (SSE) package, Storage Media Encryption package, and Data Mobility Manager package. On-demand ports activation licenses are also available for the Cisco MDS Blade Switch Series and 4-Gbps Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric switches. Enterprise Package The - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 27
only with Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches. Storage Services Enabler Package The Cisco MDS 9000 SSE package allows network-based storage applications and services to run on the Cisco MDS 9000 family SSMs, Cisco MDS 9000 18/4-Port Multiservice Module (MSM-18/4), and Cisco MDS 9222i. Intelligent fabric - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 28
Cisco I/O Accelerator (IOA) package activates IOA on the Cisco MDS 9222i fabric switch, the Cisco MDS 9000 18/4 Multiservice Module (MSM-18/4), and on the SSN-16 module. The IOA package is licensed per service , page 30 • Maximum Number of Zones Supported in Interop Mode 4, page 30 • InterVSAN - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 29
and System Images, page 34 • Configuring Buffer Credits on a Generation 2 or Generation 3 Module, page 34 • Features Not Supported on the Cisco MDS 9148 Switch, page 34 • PPRC Not Supported with FCIP Write Acceleration, page 35 • Configuring a Persistent FCID in an IVR Configuration with Brocade - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 30
supported, including IVR zones, in the active zone set is 2047. InterVSAN Routing When using InterVSAN Routing (IVR), it is recommended to enable Cisco Fabric Services (CFS) on all IVR-enabled switches and retry. Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4d) 30 OL-21012-06 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 31
from an earlier version that did support RSA version 1 keys, and switch# show running-config callhome > version 4.1(3) > callhome > email-contact [email protected] > phone-contact +14087994089 > streetaddress xyxxyx OL-21012-06 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 32
F port channels are not supported on the following MDS 9000 components: • DS-C9134-K9, Cisco MDS 9134 Multilayer Fabric Switch, if NPIV is enabled and the switch is used as the NPV core switch • DS-C9124-K9, Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch, if NPIV is enabled and the switch is used as the - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 33
up in non-CTS mode to support remote SPAN (RSPAN) traffic on the following modules: • DS-X9248-96K9: Cisco MDS 9000 48-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module • DS-X9224-96K9: Cisco MDS 9000 24-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module • DS-X9248-48K9: Cisco MDS 9000 4/44-Port Host-Optimized - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 34
the global buffer pool should be reduced by 64. Features Not Supported on the Cisco MDS 9148 Switch The Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch does not support the following NX-OS features: • IVR • Remote Span Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4d) 34 OL-21012-06 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 35
(PPRC) is not supported with FCIP Write Acceleration. Configuring a Persistent FCID in an IVR Configuration with Brocade Switches The following information is relevant if you have a fabric that consists of Cisco MDS 9000 switches and Brocade switches, and the Cisco MDS switches are running either NX - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 36
displayed: '' %SYSMGR-2-SERVICE_CRASHED: Service ''fcdomain'' (PID 4688) hasn't caught signal 11 (core will be saved)'' This issue affects the following products when they have SNMP configured: - Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer switches - Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches and Cisco Nexus 2000 Series - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 37
"Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control List" section in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family NX-OS Security Configuration Guide at the following location: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/datacenter/mds9000/sw/5_0/configuration/guides/sec/ nxos/ipacl.html For more information on IP Access Control - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 38
Interoperability Support Matrix • Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Hardware and Software Compatibility Information and Feature Lists • Cisco MDS NX-OS Release Compatibility Matrix for Storage Service Interface Images • Cisco MDS 9000 Family Switch-to-Switch Interoperability Configuration Guide Cisco MDS 9000 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 39
Guide • Cisco MDS 9124 and Cisco MDS 9134 Multilayer Fabric Switch Quick Start Guide Software Installation and Upgrade • Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Release 4.1(x) and SAN-OS 3(x) Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide • Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Services Interface Image Install and Upgrade Guide • Cisco - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 40
for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Troubleshooting and Reference • Cisco NX-OS System Messages Reference • Cisco MDS 9000 Family NX-OS Troubleshooting Guide • Cisco MDS 9000 Family NX-OS MIB Quick Reference • Cisco MDS 9000 Family NX-OS SMI-S Programming Reference Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service
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Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes
for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4d)
Release Date: May 4, 2011
Part Number: OL-21012-06
This document describes the caveats and limitations for switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family. Use
this document in conjunction with documents listed in the
“Related Documentation” section on page 38
.
Note
As of Cisco Fabric Manager Release 4.2(1a), Fabric Manager information will no longer appear in the
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for NX-OS releases. Cisco Fabric Manager Release Notes will
include information that is exclusive to Fabric Manager as a management tool for Cisco MDS 9000
Family switches and Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches. Refer to the following website for Release Notes
for Cisco Fabric Manager:
Release notes are sometimes updated with new information on restrictions and caveats. Refer to the
following website for the most recent version of the
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes
:
Table 1
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Table 11
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Added the limitation
“Configuring a Persistent FCID in an
IVR Configuration with Brocade Switches”
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