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Interoperability Matrix Appendix F Planning For Cisco SME Installation Send documentation comments to [email protected] • Number of hosts and tape drives. • SAN topology diagram. • Types of modules used for ISL connectivity (Generation 1 or Generation 2). Note This information is required for large Cisco SME setups. • Zoning of the hosts and tape drives and if all the drives are accessible to all the hosts. It is preferred that there is selective accessibility between the hosts and drives. Interoperability Matrix Verify the interoperability matrix to be used. If needed, submit an RPQ for new types and versions of SAN components such as tape libraries and drives, or new backup application software versions. Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Interoperability Support Matrix. MSM-18/4 Modules Collect the following information about MSM-18/4 modules: • Determine the total throughput requirement and the required number of MSM-18/4 modules. The throughput requirement can be based on either meeting the backup window or based on achieving the line rate throughput for each drive. Refer to the Cisco Storage Media Encryption Design Guide for details. • Determine the placement of the MSM-18/4 modules. Consult the design guide for sample topology and recommendations. • For large Cisco SME setups, determine if the line cards used for ISLs can scale for the FC Redirect configuration. Refer to the Cisco Storage Media Encryption Design Guide for details. Note Generation 2 modules are recommended for ISL connectivity. • Order the appropriate number of Cisco SME licenses. Key Management Center and Fabric Manager Server Determine which of the following key management strategies and policies are appropriate for you: • Use Cisco KMC or KMC with RSA Key Manager for the data center. • Use PostgreSQL database or Oracle Express as the database. We recommend that you use PostgreSQL as the database. • Use shared key mode or unique key per tape. • Configure key-on-tape mode. • Use tape recycling. Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Media Encryption Configuration Guide F-2 OL-18091-01, Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 4.x