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MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4b) Release Date: January 13, 2011 Part Number: OL-21012-04 B0 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 37. Note As of - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 2
Send documentation comments to [email protected] • Components Supported, page 3 • MDS 9000 Chassis and Module Support, page 9 • Migrating from Supervisor-1 Modules to Supervisor-2 Modules, page 12 • Software Download Process, page 12 • Upgrading Your Cisco MDS NX-OS Software Image, page - 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 and 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
modular expansion slot for Cisco 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 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 6
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 (MSM-18/4) - 18-port, 4-Gbps Fibre Channel plus 4-port Gigabit Ethernet IP services and switching module with SFP LC - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 7
, and DS-X9200 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 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 8
DS-CAC-1900W 1900W AC power supply for Cisco MDS 9506 MDS 9506 Switch CompactFlash MEM-MDS-FLD512 External 512-MB CompactFlash memory for supervisor M module MDS 9500 Series Port Analyzer DS-PAA-2, DS-PAA A standalone Fibre Channel-to-Ethernet adapter that allows MDS 9000 Family Adapter - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 9
As of Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(1a), support for the following Generation 1 modules is discontinued: • DS-X9302-14K9, 14/2-port Multiprotocol Services (MPS-14/2) Module • DS-X9016, 16-port 1-, 2-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module • DS-X9032, 32-port 1-, 2-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module • DS - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 10
-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Yes Yes Module DS-X9148 48-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Yes Yes Module DS-X9704 4-port 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 - 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
6 Module Support Matrix for Cisco MDS SAN-OS 3.x (continued) Module Description MDS 9500 MDS Series 9222i MDS 9216i MDS 9216A MDS 9216 DS-X9302-14K9 14/2-port Multiprotocol Services (MPS-14/2) Module Yes No Yes Yes Yes DS-X9016 16-port 1-, 2-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Yes No - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 13
release supported by your vendor for all Cisco download the latest Cisco MDS NX-OS software, access the Software Center at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center See the following sections in this release note for details on how you can nondisruptively upgrade your Cisco MDS 9000 switch - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 14
Software Download Process Send documentation comments to [email protected] -----1 2 Hitless upgrade is not supported Hitless upgrade is not supported At a minimum, Switches Cisco MDS 9100 Series Switch Type MDS 9134, 9124, Cisco Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, Cisco Fabric Switch - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 15
Family Switch, page 21 • Resetting SNMP Notifications, page 21 Note Before you begin the upgrade process, review the list of chassis and modules that Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4b) supports. See the "MDS 9000 Chassis and Module Support" section on page 9. For detailed instructions for performing - 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(4b) 16 OL-21012-04 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 17
Image Send documentation comments to [email protected] Table 11 Nondisruptive Upgrade Path to Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4b) Current Release NX-OS: 5.0(4) 5.0(1a) 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) SAN-OS: 3.3(5) 3.3(4a) 3.3(4) 3.3(3) 3.3(2) 3.3(1c - 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(4b). FICON Supported Releases and Upgrade Paths Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4b) 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
2.0(2b) Use the interface shutdown command to administratively shut any Fibre Channel ports on Generation 1 modules that are in an operationally down 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 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 20
cisco.com If this problem occurs, syslogs indicate a failure and the flapped ISL could remain in a down state because of a domain overlap. This issue was resolved in Cisco are adding new switches running Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.1(2b) or later, upgrade all of your existing switches to Cisco SAN-OS - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 21
. • If a service terminates the nondisruptive upgrade user will be notified in the compatibility table. Performing a Disruptive Upgrade on an MDS 9000 Family Switch switch, an MDS 9140 switch, or an MDS 9216i switch to Cisco NX-OS Release 5.x. See Table 3 for the list of switches that support Cisco - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 22
for the nondisruptive downgrade path for all SAN-OS releases. - SSM: Intelligent services traffic on the SSM, such as SANTap, NASB, and FC write acceleration, is disrupted during a downgrade. SSM Fibre Channel traffic is not. - Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Traffic on Gigabit Ethernet ports is disrupted - 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-21012-04 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
-OS Release 3.3(x). Downgrade to NX-OS Release 4.2(x) or Release 4.1(x) first, then downgrade to SAN-OS Release 3.3(x), and then downgrade to Release 3.2(x), Release 3.1(x)., Release 3.0(x), or Release 2.1(x). Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4b) 24 OL-21012-04 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 25
Release 3.0(2). Use the interface shutdown command to administratively shut any Fibre Channel ports on Generation 1 modules that are in an operationally down 2.0(2b) and then downgrade to 1.3(4a). New Features in Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4b) Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4b) is a hot fix release - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 26
support is provided to help ensure true hardware-based separation of FICON and open systems. Switch cascading, fabric binding, and intermixing are also included in this package. Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Mainframe package fact sheet for more information. Storage Services Enabler Package The Cisco - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 27
described: • Support for Generation One Modules, page 28 • IPv6, page 28 • User Roles, Supported on CTS Ports on 8-Gbps Switching Modules, page 32 • I/O Accelerator Feature Limitations, page 32 • Support for FCIP Compression Modes, page 32 OL-21012-04 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 28
" section for more information. IPv6 The management port on Cisco MDS switches supports one user-configured IPv6 address, but does not support auto-configuration of an IPv6 address. User Roles In SAN-OS Release 3.3(x) and earlier, when a user belongs to a role which has a VSAN policy set to - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 29
in interop mode 4, the maximum number of zones 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. Failure to do so may cause mismatched active zone - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 30
of the show running-config callhome command shows configured Call Home commands: switch# show running-config callhome > version 4.1(3) > callhome > email-contact [email protected] > phone-contact +14087994089 > streetaddress xyxxyx > distribute > destination-profile testProfile - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 31
F port channels are not supported on the following MDS 9000 components: • DS-X9016, Cisco MDS 9000 2-Gbps16-Port Fibre Channel Switching Module • DS-X9032, Cisco MDS 9000 2-Gbps 32-Port Fibre Channel Switching Module • DS-X9032-14K9, Cisco MDS 9000 14/2-Port Multiprotocol Services Module (MPS - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 32
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 33
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 • Translative loop support • FCC - no generation, quench reaction only • FC-Redirect In addition, the following features - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 34
, the backup fails. The underlying reason is that a vendor-specific command is sent by the driver to the LTO-5 tape drive and IOA does not recognize the command. Workaround: This issue is resolved. • CSCtk47039 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4b) 34 OL-21012-04 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 35
@cisco.com Symptom: A Cisco MDS 9000 switch does not respond to an FDISC request from an attached switch with NPV enabled if the MDS 9000 switch is 19:33:57 MDSSWITCH %IMAGE_DNLD-SLOT5-2-IMG_DNLD_COMPLETE: Module image download process. Download successful. 2010 Jul 5 19:35:00 MDSSWITCH %MODULE-5- - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 36
Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FCSP) on the interface and enter configuration-interface-esp submode. switch(config)# interface po103 switch(config-if)# fcsp on switch(config-if)# fcsp esp manual configuration are synchronized. Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4b) 36 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 37
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 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 38
9000 Family Secure Erase Configuration Guide • Cisco MDS 9000 Family Cookbook 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 - HP Cisco MDS 8/12c | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rel - Page 39
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Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes
for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(4b)
Release Date: January 13, 2011
Part Number: OL-21012-04 B0
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 37
.
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
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