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- HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 1
Release Notes hp StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.1(3a) 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 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 2
HP, the Cisco MDS 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 SANOS image bungle. 2 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 3
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) 3 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 4
Switching Module 18/4-port 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 Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 5
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 Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 6
Switching Module and the 24-port 8-Gbps FC Switching Module requires NX-OS and Fabric-2 modules with the increased bandwidth capability enabled - If you install just one Fabric-2 module, the active slot bandwidth is 96-Gbps full duplex. 6 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 7
: o Before 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 Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 8
will ensure a safe bending radius on all fibre channel cables. This is especially pertinent in high port density (Director) installations. Please consult the relevant Cisco Hardware Installation Guide for further information. 8 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - 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 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 10
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. 10 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 11
-jar 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 Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - 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 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 13
vsan suspend switch(config-vsan-db)# no vsan suspend switch(config-vsan-db)# exit switch(config)# fcdomain fcid persistent vsan switch(config)# exit switch# copy running-config startup-config switch# 13 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 14
full advantage of the standard and advanced security levels, a smart card reader is required. For additional information on how to install SME refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Media Encryption Configuration Guide. 14 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 15
and password. switch login: admin Password: 3. Enter the following to enter configuration mode: switch# config terminal 4. Enter the following command to enter the VSAN database: switch(config)# vsan database 15 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 16
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 accommodate up to 32 full - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 17
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. How to acquire a port license on the MDS 9124e 1. Log into the switch using either the management console or telnet 2. Enter your network - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 18
connectivity using 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 Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 19
connectivity 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 Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 9216i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for NX-0S 4.1(3a) - Page 20
different 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 Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes
© 2003 - 2009 Hewlett-Packard Company
Part Number: AA-RWEHS-TE
Printed in the U.S.A.
March 2009
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Release Notes
hp
StorageWorks
C-series Fabric Switches
for NX-OS 4.1(3a)
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