HP Cisco MDS 8/24c HP StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.0(4b) - Page 24

The replacement of the 2Gb 16 and 32-port switching modules with the 4Gb and/or 8Gb switching modules must be treated as an upgrade from one module to another. Please refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 CLI Configuration Guide for procedures to configure the new modules. The following is a procedure to outline the required steps to complete the replacement/upgrade successfully: 1. Save and backup the running configuration of the 2Gb module. switch# copy running start 2. Carefully record VSAN layout and corresponding fibre channel connections to the module, as they need to be configured manually on the replacement module. switch# show vsan membership 3. Remove fibre channel cables and remove the 2Gb module. 4. Insert the replacement 4Gb or 8Gb module. 5. Ensure that the module is properly recognized by the switch. switch# show module 6. Configure appropriate VSANs on the new switch module. 7. Connect the fibre channel cables to the appropriate ports on the new module. 8. Ensure proper 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 24 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes