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- HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 1
Release Notes hp StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) This document provides additional information about the MDS 9100 Series Fabric Switches, the MDS 9200 Series Multilayer - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 2
TO THIS RELEASE As part of the NX-OS 4.1(1b) image updates provided by HP, the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for NX-OS 4.1(1b) have been , and FabricWare in the same fabric, HP strongly recommends upgrading all fabric switches to the latest supported software version in order to maintain a - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 3
can now receive updates faster and more efficiently via electronic download by using HP Software Update Manager (SUM). This is a feature available as part of the support agreement available online within the HP IT Resource Center (ITRC) at http://www.itrc.hp.com/. SUM provides online access to view - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 4
9124 MDS 9124e Switch Description Supported Switching Modules Director class switch , or twenty-four 4-Gbps FC ports Fabric switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem with eight 4-Gbps internal FC ports & FC Switching Module 32-port 2-Gbps Storage Services Module 48-port 4-Gbps FC Switching Module - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 5
-kickstart-mz.4.1.1b.bin m9200-ek9-mz.4.1.1b.bin m9100-s2ek9-kickstart-mz.4.4.1b.bin m9100-s2ek9-mz.4.1.1b.bin Other Images Storage Services Interface Fabric Manager Update Installer Management Software & Documentation Image ssi image FM upgrade image bundled CD Image Name m9000-ek9-ssi-mz.4.1.1b - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 6
You must upgrade the 9509/9506 to Supervisor-2 modules. Refer to HP Quick Specs for the Supervisor-2 upgrade kit part number Refer to C-Series Support Matrix for supported switching modules Refer to C-Series Support Matrix for supported switching modules These switches must remain on SAN-OS These - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 7
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. 7 MDS Multilayer Director & - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 8
SERIAL PORT You must use the 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 - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 9
failure, some devices may not be able to handle any OOO frames. For this reason, HP requires in-order delivery (IOD) be enabled for all switches. There is a switch to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Switch Configuration Guide to enable IOD using Device/Fabric Manager. 9 MDS Multilayer - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 10
Cisco MDS 9000 Fabric Manager Release Notes for system requirements and installation instructions. To install Device Manager, use a web browser to make an the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide. Fabric Manager Update Installer is provided by HP in the NX-OS image bundle. The - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 11
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 in the same fabric or VSAN). FlexAttach allows you to manually create and transfer virtual WWPNs from one server port to - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 12
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 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 13
. 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. 13 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 14
library to go offline with certain tape backup applications that support shared tape library options. If this issue is encountered, disable the feature. SWITCH SETTINGS FOR HP CONTINUOUS ACCESS ENTERPRISE VIRTUAL ARRAYS AND HP DATA REPLICATION MANAGER FOR MODULAR ARRAYS The default load balancing - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 15
into the startup configuration: switch# copy running-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 - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 16
and the MDS 9124e 24-port fabric switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem have fixed configurations with 8-internal/4-external -port switch with a software expansion license. Note: Refer to HP.com for the latest supported software for the fibre channel adapters and c-Class Onboard Administrator firmware - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 17
configuration of IPS ports from the old 14/2 Multiprotocol Services module to the new 18/4 Multiservice module. Upgrade of refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 CLI Configuration Guide for procedures to configure the new modules. The as they need to be configured manually on the replacement module. switch# - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 18
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 Services module, as the VSANs will need to be manually configured - HP Cisco MDS 9140 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(1b) R - Page 19
for the desired device, select "Disk" 5. Save changes by selecting the "Apply Changes" icon on the top left corner of the Information Pane Problem Description: VMware ESX on HP c-Class BladeSystem Server Blade using QMH2462 HBAs and FC Pass-Thru Module may fail to log into the C-Series 16-port 2Gbps
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Release Notes
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StorageWorks
C-Series Fabric Switches
for NX-OS 4.1(1b)
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