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- HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 1
Release Notes hp StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) and FabricWare 2.1(3) This document provides additional information about the MDS 9020 Fabric Switch, the MDS 9100 Series - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 2
be the only method. Consult the appropriate Cisco MDS release notes for instructions on how to determine the current SAN-OS or FabricWare version on your switch. HP strongly recommends upgrading all fabric switches to the latest supported SAN-OS and FabricWare versions. All switches in the SAN must - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 3
with eight, sixteen, or twenty-four 4-Gbps FC ports Fabric switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem with eight 4-Gbps internal FC ports and four external 4-Gbps Services module 8-port IP Storage Services module 4-port IP Storage Services module Storage Services Module N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Supported - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 4
switches. Please contact an HP storage representative for information on supported versions and configurations. Hardware Components The following Cisco MDS 9000 Family hardware components are not supported by HP: • Cache Services Module (CSM) • Advanced Services Module (ASM) 4 MDS Multilayer - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 5
side rail rack mounted option must be at least four (4) inches. HP Rack Cabinet Support For standard HP Rack Cabinets with closed side panels, you must have at least two-and Please consult the relevant Cisco Hardware Installation Guide for further information. 5 MDS Multilayer Director & - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 6
the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide or Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch Configuration Guide for instructions on how to connect the serial default with SAN-OS 2.0(1b) and newer. Note: FCID persistence is not supported on the MDS 9020. Enable persistent FCID for each VSAN using the CLI dialog - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 7
be able to handle any OOO frames. For this reason, HP requires in-order delivery (IOD) be enabled for all of frames during fabric failure. Note: IOD feature is not supported on the MDS 9020. Using the Management Console or Telnet Fabric Manager Switch Configuration Guide to enable IOD using Device - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 8
setup wizard Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide for additional installation instructions. Note: The MDS 9020 currently runs FabricWare 2.1(3); HP recommends using the latest supported Fabric/Device Manager when managing this switch via the GUI. 8 MDS Multilayer - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 9
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 or VSAN) without SAN configuration changes. FlexAttach allows manual creation and transfer of virtual WWPNs from one - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 10
driver: 4.08 Linux 2.4 kernel HBA driver: 7.07.00 Linux 2.6.14 HBA driver: 8.01.00b6 Netware: 6.80d VMware ESX HBA driver: 7.07.04 HP-UX HBA driver: latest supported version Alpha HBA driver: recommend version by storage/switch vendor HBAs with a Qlogic chipset on the same switch and same VSAN as VC - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 11
. The SME engines on the required modules provide the transparent encryption and compression services to the hosts and storage devices. To take full advantage of the standard and Storage Media Encryption Configuration Guide. 11 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 12
running SAN-OS 3.0(1) or newer Switch Settings for HP Continuous Access Enterprise Virtual Arrays and HP Data Replication Manager for Modular Arrays The default load one of the following two procedures: Note: The MDS 9020 only supports Src-ID/Dst-ID. Using the Management Console or Telnet to Change - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 13
Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Switch Configuration Guide to set src-dst-id using Device/Fabric Manager. Note: Fabric/Device Manager tool using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). FabricWare 2.1(3) supports SNMP v1 and SNMP v2. When using Fabric/Device Manager with SNMP v3 - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 14
Password: 3. Enter the following to enter configuration mode: switch# config terminal 4. Select the desired switch port: switch(config)# interface fc 1/ 5. Select the desired switch port speed: switch(config-if)# switchport speed ? 1000 1000 Mbps speed 2000 2000 Mbps speed - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 15
fibre channel ports. The 12-port switch can be upgraded to the 24-port switch with a software expansion license. Note: Refer to HP.com for the latest supported software for the QMH2462 HBA, LPe1105 HBA, and cClass Onboard Administrator firmware. How to acquire a port license on the MDS 9124e 1. Log - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 16
and 32-port configurations and the 14/2 Multiprotocol Services module have approached their end of life and Please refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 CLI Configuration Guide for procedures to configure the new modules. The module, as they need to be configured manually on the replacement module. switch# show - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 17
Guide for procedures to configure the new modules. Note: When purchasing an 18/4 Multiservice module as a replacement for a 14/2 Multiprotocol Services is not supported. iSCSI connectivity on the IPS ports is supported without the need Services module, as the VSANs will need to be manually - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) - Page 18
may fail to log into the C-Series MDS 9216, MDS 9216A, or 16-port switching module. Workaround: Set the switch port mode to F. Problem Description: VMware ESX on HP c-Class BladeSystem Server Blade using QMH2462 HBAs and FC Pass-Thru Module logs into the MDS 9020 as an FL port if the
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© 2003 - 2008 Hewlett-Packard Company
Part Number: AA-RWEHM-TE
Printed in the U.S.A.
May 2008
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associated footnote. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Release Notes
hp
StorageWorks
C-Series Fabric Switches
for SAN-OS 3.3(1a) and
FabricWare 2.1(3)
This document provides additional information about the MDS 9020 Fabric Switch, the MDS
9100 Series Fabric Switches, the MDS 9200 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches, and the MDS
9500 Series Multilayer Directors