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describes the caveats and limitations for switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family. Use this document in Supported, page 2 • Software Download Process, page 6 • Upgrading Your Cisco MDS SAN-OS Software Image, page 9 • Downgrading Your Cisco MDS SAN-OS Software Image, page 17 • New Features in Cisco MDS - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 2
part number 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 1 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Supported Software and Hardware Components Component - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 3
Services Enabler package. MDS 9200 Series with SSM On-Demand Ports Activation License MDS 9124 Switch On-Demand Ports Activation License Cisco Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem only On-Demand Ports Activation License Cisco Fabric Switch for IBM BladeCenter only OL-12208-03 Cisco MDS - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 4
can enable 8 additional ports, up to 24 ports). MDS 9124 only MDS 9120 fixed configuration, non-modular, fabric MDS 9120 only switch (includes 4 full rate ports and 16 host-optimized ports). Cisco Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem (includes sixteen internal and eight external active - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 5
Send documentation comments to [email protected] Table 1 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Supported Software and Hardware Components (continued) Component Switching modules Part Number DS-X9016 DS-X9032 DS-X9112 DS-X9124 DS-X9148 DS-X9704 Services modules DS-X9308-SMIP DS-X9304-SMIP DS - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 6
documentation comments to [email protected] Table 1 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Supported Software and Hardware Components (continued analysis of Fibre Channel traffic in a switched fabric. CD-ROM M90FM-CD-212= MDS 9000 Management Software and Documentation MDS 9000 Family CD-ROM, spare. 1. - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 7
a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch using the Fabric Manager, view the Switches tab in the Information pane, locate the switch using the IP address, logical name, or WWN, and check its version in the Release column. Note We strongly recommend that you use the latest available software release supported - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 8
image that you use for an MDS 9100 series switch depends on which switch you use, as shown in Table 2. Table 2 Software Image for MDS 9100 Series Switch Switch MDS 9120 or MDS 9140 MDS 9124, Cisco Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem, or Cisco Fabric Switch for IBM BladeCenter Image Filename begins - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 9
to Supervisor-1 modules is not supported. To migrate from a Supervisor-1 module to a Supervisor-2 module, refer to the step-by-step instructions in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide. Configuring Generation 2 Switching Modules The Cisco MDS 9500 Multilayer Directors are designed to - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 10
on page -10. For instructions on how to scan your switch fabric and display the status of Compact Flash using CLI commands, refer to the "Managing System Hardware" section of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide. Upgrading Your Version of Cisco Fabric Manager To upgrade your version - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 11
Cisco MDS 9124 Switch as described in "Upgrading a Cisco MDS 9124 Switch . - SSM: Intelligent services traffic on the SSM, , and a fabric reconfiguration occurs. iSCSI Cisco SAN-OS Release 2.1.(1a), 2.1(1b), or 2.1.(2a). See the "Upgrading with IVR Enabled" section on page 13 for these instructions - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 12
to SAN-OS Release 1.3(4a), then to Release 2.1(2b), and then upgrade to Release 3.1(2a). Use Table 5 to determine your nondisruptive upgrade path to Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.1(2a). Find the image release number you are currently using in the Current Release with FICON Enabled column of the table - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 13
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 ISL port becomes part of PCP results in fabric segmentation or merge because of a port flap. If this problem occurs, syslogs indicate a failure and the - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 14
. Follow the normal upgrade guidelines for Release 2.1(2b). If you 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 Release 2.1(2b) as described in this workaround. Then follow the normal upgrade guidelines for Release - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 15
the SSI boot images on the SSMs on the switch to a release version supported by your Cisco SAN-OS release. Refer to the Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release Compatibility Matrix for Storage Service Interface Images. OL-12208-03 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.1(2a) 15 - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 16
. Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS 9000 EPLD Images to upgrade your EPLD image. - Refer to the Cisco MDS Storage Services Module Interoperability Support Matrix and the "Managing Modules" chapter in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide, Release 3.x, for - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 17
MDS 9000 Family Troubleshooting Guide, Release 3.x. Upgrading a Cisco MDS 9124 Switch If you are upgrading from Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.1(1) to Cisco SAN-OS Release 3.1(2a) on a Cisco MDS 9124 Switch, follow these guidelines: • During the upgrade, configuration is not allowed and the fabric - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 18
, and a fabric reconfiguration occurs. instructions. - FICON: If you have FICON enabled, the downgrade path is different. See Table 7. - iSNS: The iSNS feature does not support a graceful downgrade from Cisco MDS switching traffic. Downgrading system software disrupts IP and SSM intelligent services - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 19
the image release number you are currently using in the Current Release with FICON Enabled column of the table and use the path recommended. Note Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.1(2a) is not FICON certified. Table 7 FICON Downgrade Path from SAN-OS 3.1(2a) To SAN-OS Release with FICON Enabled SAN-OS - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 20
to the same Cisco MDS 9124 Switch or Cisco Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem or Cisco Fabric Switch for IBM BladeCenter. Interface Names on Cisco Fabric Switches and Interface Based Zoning The Cisco Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem and the Cisco Fabric Switch for IBM BladeCenter - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 21
Fabric Manager, use the MDS 9000 format for an interface name: fc slot/port. When configuring interface zoning from the command-line interface, use the bay/ext format. Table 8 shows the mapping between the internal interface names and the displayed interface names on the Cisco Fabric Switch for HP - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 22
functionality on Cisco MDS 9000 switches does not support registration of iSLB initiators. Interop Mode 4 Support Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.1(2a) does not support interop mode 4 on the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch, the Cisco Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, and the Cisco Fabric Switch for IBM - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 23
Send documentation comments to [email protected] Reconfiguring SSM Ports Starting with Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.0(1), the SSM front panel ports can no longer be configured in auto mode, which is the default for releases prior to Release 3.1(1). For instructions about how to modify the - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 24
: The Performance Manager in Cisco Fabric Manager does not collect and report the correct Fibre Channel flow statistics. Workaround: This issue is resolved. Open Caveats • CSCei82909 Symptom: The implementation of the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) version 2 in Cisco MDS 9000 switches may not be - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 25
MDS switch. Workaround: None. • CSCsg19303 Symptom: Graceful shutdowns of ISLs are not supported for IVR traffic. Workaround: Increase the fspf cost on the link before it is shut down, so that traffic will flow through an alternate path. Related Documentation The documentation set for the Cisco MDS - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 26
Guide • Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch Hardware Installation Guide Cisco Fabric Manager • Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Quick Configuration Guide • Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide • Cisco MDS 9000 Fabric Manager Online Help • Cisco MDS 9000 Fabric Manager Web Services - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 27
• Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch Configuration Guide and Command Reference • Cisco MDS 9000 Family SAN Volume Controller Configuration Guide Troubleshooting and Reference • Cisco MDS 9000 Family Troubleshooting Guide • Cisco MDS 9000 Family MIB Quick Reference • Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch MIB - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Rel - Page 28
Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines Send documentation comments to [email protected] Networking Academy relationship between Cisco and any other company. (0612R) © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS
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Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes
for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.1(2a)
Release Date: February 12, 2007
Text Part Number: OL-12208-03
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 25
.
Note
Release notes are sometimes updated with new information on restrictions and caveats. Refer to the
following website for the most recent version of the
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes
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Contents
This document includes the following sections:
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Introduction, page 2
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Components Supported, page 2
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Software Download Process, page 6
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Upgrading Your Cisco MDS SAN-OS Software Image, page 9
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Downgrading Your Cisco MDS SAN-OS Software Image, page 17
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New Features in Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.1(2a), page 20
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Limitations and Restrictions, page 20
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Caveats, page 23
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Related Documentation, page 25
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Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines, page 27