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Release Notes hp StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) 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 - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - 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 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 3
FICON is supported with SAN-OS on the MDS 9000 series switches. For supported versions and configurations refer to the SPOCK website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport to be granted access. 3 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 4
switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem with eight 4-Gbps 9124e internal FC ports and four external 4-Gbps FC ports or sixteen 4-Gbps N/A internal FC ports and eight external 4-Gbps FC ports 9020 Fabric switch with twenty 4-Gbps FC ports N/A Supported Switch Software SAN-OS FabricWare 4 MDS - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 5
module 32-port 2-Gbps FC switching module Storage Services Module (SSM) MDS 9222i MDS 9216i MDS 9216A MDS 9216 MDS 9134 4-Gbps ports MDS 9134 10-Gbps ports MDS 9124 MDS 9124e MDS 9140 (ports 1-8) MDS 9140 (ports 9-40) MDS 9120 (port 1-4) MDS 9120 (ports 5-20) MDS 9020 Number of FC port groups - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 6
All C-series switches 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. 6 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 7
switch chassis for the C-series MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors and MDS 9200 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches. Side-rail rack-mount options include HP zero-U options, KVM switches Cisco Hardware Installation Guide for further information. 7 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 8
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 / REQUIREMENTS The C-series MDS 9000 - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 9
able to handle any OOO frames. For this reason, HP requires in-order delivery (IOD) be enabled for all switches. There is a switch setting to enable in-order of frames during fabric failure. Note: IOD feature is not supported on the MDS 9020. Using the Management Console or Telnet to Enable IOD Use - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 10
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. 10 MDS Multilayer Director - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 11
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 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 12
FCID. Special consideration must be taken for operating systems and devices requiring persistent FCIDs. 1. Log into the CLI of the Cisco MDS switch with admin privileges. 2. Execute the following commands for the desired VSAN: 12 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 13
(config)# fcdomain fcid persistent vsan switch(config)# exit switch# copy running-config startup-config switch# CISCO MDS 9000 STORAGE MEDIA ENCRYPTION (SME) Overview The SME solution is a comprehensive network-integrated encryption service with enterprise-class key management that works - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 14
MDS 9222i switches and switches that include MSM-18/4 modules must be running SAN-OS Release 3.2(3) software or newer 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 - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 15
switch using either the management console or telnet. 2. Enter your network-admin privileged account by entering your login name and password. switch login: admin Password: 3. Enter the following to enter configuration mode: 15 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 16
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 the - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 17
switchport speed 2000 switch(config-if)# exit switch(config)# exit switch# copy running-config startup-config C-SERIES MDS 9134 FABRIC SWITCH The MDS 9134 switch has a base 34-port chassis to accommodate up to 32 full rate 4-Gbps and 2 10-Gbps fibre channel ports. Four configurations are available - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 18
in 8 port increments with a software expansion license. C-SERIES MDS 9124e FABRIC SWITCH FOR HP C-CLASS BLADESYSTEM The MDS 9124e 12-port fabric switch and the MDS 9124e 24-port fabric switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem have fixed configurations with 8-internal/4-external or 16-internal/8-external - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 19
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 19 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 20
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. 20 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 21
, paths may fail to return on the C-series MDS 9020. Workaround: Disable and then re-enable the port the EVA is plugged into. Problem Description: EVA controllers running XCS 5.1xx or later may fail to log into the Cseries switches. Workaround: Set the switch port mode to F or FX and specify - HP Cisco MDS 9222i | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) - Page 22
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 switch port mode is set to auto. Workaround: Set the switch port mode to F. Problem Description: In rare cases, a device may not log into the C-series switch at the supported
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Release Notes
hp
StorageWorks
C-series Fabric Switches
for SAN-OS 3.3(4a) 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