HP Cisco MDS 9124 HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a)
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- HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) - Page 1
Notes hp StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) 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 - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) - Page 2
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 be - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) - Page 3
-port 2-Gbps FC switching module 14/2-port Multiprotocol 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 Supported Switch Software SAN-OS FabricWare 3 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) - Page 4
(GUI) used to manage all C-Series switches is Cisco Fabric Manager and Cisco Device Manager. These GUI software components are available via an MDS switch running SAN-OS or by executing Cisco MDS Fabric Manager Installer. 4 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) - Page 5
Hardware Components The following Cisco MDS 9000 Family hardware components are not supported by HP: • Cache Services Module (CSM) • Advanced Services Module (ASM) Additional Mounting Requirements C-Series Fabric Switches can be installed in all HP standard racks. Please note the following - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) - Page 6
Serial Port You must use the serial interface to configure a switch IP address. Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide or Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch Configuration Guide for instructions on how to connect the serial port to a host machine. Initial Installation Recommendations/ - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) - Page 7
configuration 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. 7 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) - Page 8
applications that support shared tape library options. If this issue is encountered, disable the feature. Note: FCIP Tape Read Acceleration can only be enabled when both ends of an FCIP tunnel are running SAN-OS 3.0(1) or newer. 8 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) - Page 9
Switch Settings for HP Continuous Access Enterprise Virtual Arrays and HP MDS 9020 only supports switch# show vsan 1 vsan 1 information name: vsan1 state: active interoperability mode: default loadbalancing: src-id/dst-id operational state: up 9 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) - Page 10
-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 9020 Fabric Management The C-Series MDS 9020 can be managed through - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) - Page 11
which ports are eligible to receive a license: switch# show port-license 4. Enter into the configuration mode by entering the following command: switch# config terminal 5. Enter the following commands to enable a port license: 11 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) - Page 12
steps to change the display of the blade server from a storage icon to a host icon. This issue will be resolved in a future version of Fabric Manager. 1. Log into Fabric Manager 2. Under "Physical Attributes" open "End Devices" 12 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9124 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) - Page 13
Guide for more information. Problem Description: On the MDS 9124e, "Show fcs database" command does not list bays in the proper order. Workaround: None. Note: Refer to the Cisco MDS release notes for a full list of open and closed caveats. 13 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches
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Release Notes
hp
StorageWorks
C-Series Fabric Switches
for SAN-OS 3.1(2a) 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