HP AJ732A HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri
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- HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 1
Release Notes hp StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) 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 AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - 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 AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 3
Support FICON is supported with SAN-OS on the MDS 9200 and 9500 series switches. Please contact an HP storage representative for information on supported versions and configurations. Hardware Components The following Cisco MDS 9000 Family hardware components are not supported by HP: • Cache Services - HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 4
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 N/A Supported Switch Software SAN-OS FabricWare 4 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 5
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. 5 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 6
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. 6 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 7
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 Family - HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 8
running 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. 8 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 9
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. 9 MDS Multilayer Director - HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 10
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 AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 11
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# 11 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 12
All 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. 12 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric - HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 13
name 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 13 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 14
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 AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 15
two of these products. • 32 4-Gbps and 2 10-Gbps active ports; a 64-port stable solution is available with the purchase of two of these products. C-series MDS 9124 Fabric Switch The MDS 9124 switches have fixed configurations with 8, 16, and 24 full rate 4-Gbps fibre channel ports. The 8 and 16 port - HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 16
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 full rate 4-Gbps fibre channel ports. The 12-port switch - HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 17
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 17 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 18
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. 18 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 19
, 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 AJ732A | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(3) and Fabri - Page 20
Information Pane Problem Description: VMware ESX 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. Note: Refer to the Cisco MDS release notes for
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Release Notes
hp
StorageWorks
C-series Fabric Switches
for SAN-OS 3.3(3) 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