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- HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 1
Release Notes hp StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) 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 - 2009 Hewlett-Packard Company Part - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 2
. Fabric Manager is available from a CD-ROM that ships with the switch, provided by HP in the NX-OS image bundle, or by requesting a CD through HP SUM. Fabric Manager Update Installer is provided in the HP NXOS image bungle. 2 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 3
access. HARDWARE COMPONENTS The following Cisco MDS 9000 Family hardware components are not supported by HP: Cache Services Module (CSM) Advanced Services Module (ASM) 16-Port Storage Services Node (SSN-16) 3 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 4
Multiservice Module 4-port 10-Gbps FC Switching Module 32-port 2-Gbps FC Switching Module 16-port 2-Gbps FC Switching Module 14/2-port Multiprotocol Services Module 32-port 2-Gbps Storage Services Module N/A N/A N/A 4 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 5
switches can be managed with the command-line interface (CLI) or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The graphical user interfaces (GUI) used to manage all C-series switches is Cisco Fabric Manager and Cisco Device Manager. 5 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 6
NX-OS MIGRATION MDS Switch Model 9513 with Fabric-2 Modules 9513 with Fabric-1 Modules 9509 with Supervisor-2 Modules 9506 with Supervisor-2 Modules 9509 with Supervisor-1 Modules 9506 with Supervisor-1 Modules Supported with NX-OS yes yes yes no 9222i yes 9216i yes 9216A 9216 no 9134 9124 - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 7
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. 7 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 8
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. 8 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 9
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 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 10
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. 10 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 11
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. 11 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 12
the core switch on the NP port. Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide for instructions on how to configure NPV. In addition to being supported in Cisco fabrics, NPV is supported for connectivity to B-Series and M-Series fabrics. Refer to the hp StorageWorks Fabric Interoperability - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 13
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: 13 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 14
the required modules provide the transparent encryption and compression services to the hosts and storage devices. To take full advantage of the standard and advanced security levels, a smart card reader is required. 14 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 15
to install SME refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Media Encryption Configuration Guide. FC AND FCIP WRITE ACCELERATION FEATURE switch login: admin Password: 3. Enter the following to enter configuration mode: 15 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 16
-config startup-config Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Switch Configuration Guide to set src-dst-id using Device/Fabric Manager. Note: The running configuration overwrites the startup configuration. C-SERIES MDS 9134 FABRIC SWITCH The MDS 9134 switch has a base 34-port chassis to - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 17
command to verify the desired port acquires a license: switch# show port-license 7. Copy the running configuration into the startup configuration by entering the following: switch# copy running-config startup-config 17 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 18
Multiprotocol Services 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 18 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 19
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. 19 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) R - Page 20
C-series switch, the corresponding controller port may become unavailable. Workaround: Restart the MSA 1000/1500 controller. Note: Refer to the Cisco MDS NX-OS release notes for a full list of open and closed caveats. 20 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes
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© 2003 - 2009 Hewlett-Packard Company
Part Number: AA-RWEHV-TE
Printed in the U.S.A.
October 2009
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
StorageWorks
C-series Fabric Switches
for NX-OS 4.2(1a)
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