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- HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - Page 1
Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) 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 - 2012 Hewlett-Packard Company Part Number: 5697- - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - Page 3
and all earlier versions. Cisco DCNM Release 5.2 supports the Cisco Nexus product family and the Cisco MDS 9000 product family. DCNM for SAN introduces server-based licenses that will allow you to purchase a pool of DCNM for SAN licenses instead of a switch-based Fabric Manager Server (FMS) license - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - Page 4
to HP Support Center automatically with your new user ID and password. If you are not automatically signed in, you may return to HP Support Center to sign-in as described below. If you do have a current HP Passport account: 4 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - Page 5
. 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 5 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - Page 7
c- MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP Class with eight 8-Gbps internal FC ports BladeSystem c-Class & four external 8-Gbps FC ports or N/A (AW563A,AW564A) sixteen 8-Gbps internal FC ports & eight external 8-Gbps FC ports. Note 1: NX-OS Release 5.2(1) is not supported on this switch; Cisco NX - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - Page 10
supported with future 5.2 release no Switch will be supported with future 5.2 release no These switches must remain on SAN-OS 3.x no These switches must remain on SAN-OS 3.x no This switch must remain on FabricWare 10 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - Page 11
Support Matrix for supported switching modules Switch must remain on NX-OS 4.x Switch will be supported with future 5.2 release Switch will be supported with future 5.2 release Switch will be supported with future 5.2 release 11 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - Page 16
on Cisco.com at this location: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9369/tsd_products_support_series_home.html To install Device Manager, use a web browser to make an http:// connection to the IP address of the C-series switch. 16 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(1) - 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 - 2012 Hewlett-Packard Company
Part Number: 5697-1388
Printed in the U.S.A.
January 2012
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 5.2(1)
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