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- HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 1
5.2(2) This document provides additional information about the MDS 9100 Series Fabric Switches, the MDS 9200 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches, the MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors, the HP 8000C Director Switches, and HP SN6000C Fabric Switch © 2003 - 2012 Hewlett-Packard Company Part Number - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 2
Virtual Arrays 22 HP SN6000C Fabric switch...23 Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric switch for HP bladesystem c-Class 23 C-series MDS 9134 Fabric Switch 25 C-series MDS 9124 Fabric Switch 26 C-series MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem 26 Upgrade from 2Gb Fibre Channel Switching Modules to 4Gb - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 3
5.0(x) and all earlier versions. Cisco DCNM Release 5.2(2) supports the Cisco Nexus product family and the Cisco MDS 9000 product family. DCNM for SAN introduces server-based licenses that will allow you to purchase a pool of DCNM for SAN licenses instead of a switch-based Fabric Manager Server (FMS - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 4
, refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes. NX-OS IMAGES AND MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE UPDATES As of 1 April, 2010, switch NX-OS software image updates are no longer available for download on the hp.com website. Customers can receive updates electronically through the HP Support Center. This - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 5
HP Support Center after you complete the migration: o Sign in to HP Support Center with your HP Passport username and password. o Click My Support. o Click My contracts & warranties and select Edit Contracts & warranties. 5 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 6
www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport to be granted access. HARDWARE COMPONENTS The following Cisco MDS 9000 Family hardware component is not supported by HP: 16-Port Storage Services Node (SSN-16) 6 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 7
c- MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP Class with eight 8-Gbps internal FC ports BladeSystem c-Class & four external 8-Gbps FC ports or N/A (AW563A,AW564A) sixteen 8-Gbps internal FC ports & eight external 8-Gbps FC ports. Note 1: NX-OS Release 5.2(1) is not supported on this switch; Cisco NX - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 8
rate MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class 6 4 line rate Note 1: The bandwidth shown requires: HP SN8000C 13-Slot Supervisor 2A Fabric 3 Director Switch (QW927A) HP SN8000C 13-Slot Supervisor 2A Fabric 2 Director Switch (AJ905C), upgraded with Fabric 3 modules installed MDS 9513 - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 9
Cisco MDS 9124 Fabric Switch kickstart image system image Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for cClass BladeSystem kickstart image system image HP SN6000C Fabric Switch (Cisco MDS 9148 Fabric Switch) kickstart image system image Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class kickstart - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 10
Not supported with NX-OS 5.2(1) Not supported with NX-OS 5.2(1) Not supported with NX-OS 5.2(1) These switches must remain on SAN-OS 3.x These switches must remain on SAN-OS 3.x This switch must remain on FabricWare 10 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 11
switching modules Refer to C-series Support Matrix for supported switching modules Switch must remain on NX-OS 4.x yes Not supported with NX-OS 5.2(1) yes Not supported with NX-OS 5.2(1) yes Not supported with NX-OS 5.2(1) 11 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 12
) • HP Cisco MDS 9506 Director Switch with Supervisor-2 Modules (AE388B, AE388A) The HP SN8000C 13-Slot Supervisor 2A Fabric 2 Director Switch and the HP Cisco MDS 9513 Director Switch running NX-OS Release 5.2(2) or later can use the Fabric 2 or Fabric 3 modules to support the HP SN8000C 8Gb 48 - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 13
in the switch will not power up. Detailed instructions for migrating to the HP SN8000C Fabric 3 Director Module, the HP SN8000C 8Gb 48-Port Advanced Fibre Channel Module, and the HP SN8000C 8Gb 32-Port Advanced Fibre Channel Module are included in Appendix A and Appendix B of the Cisco MDS 9500 - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 14
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. 14 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 15
bottom of the switch and the top of the side rail rack mounted option must be at least four (4) inches. HP Rack Cabinet Support For standard HP Rack Cabinets relevant Cisco Hardware Installation Guide for further information. 15 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 16
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 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 17
the startup configuration. IOD must be enabled for any additional VSANs created. Refer to the Fabric Configuration Guide, Cisco DCNM for SAN, Cisco DCNM for SAN, Release 5.xto enable IOD using Device Manager/DCNM. 17 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 18
on Cisco.com at this location: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9369/tsd_products_support_series_home.html To install Device Manager, use a web browser to make an http:// connection to the IP address of the C-series switch. 18 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 19
Series Fibre Channel Switches for specific supported B-Series and M-Series software versions. CISCO MDS 9000 FLEXATTACH FlexAttach is supported on the Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, the Cisco MDS 9124 switch, the Cisco MDS 9134 switch, and the SN6000C switch, when NPV mode - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 20
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: switch# 20 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 21
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 transparently - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 22
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 22 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 23
in 8 port increments with an on demand port activation license. CISCO MDS 8Gb FABRIC SWITCH FOR HP BLADESYSTEM c-CLASS The Cisco MDS 8Gb 12-port fabric switch and the MDS Cisco 8Gb 24-port fabric switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class have fixed configurations with 8-internal/4-external or 16-internal - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 24
field update release notes for instructions on how to update the SerDes. http://www.hp.com/support/downloads 1. Under bladesystem, click BladeSystem Interconnects. 2. Under HP BladeSystem Fibre Channel Interconnects, click on Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class, and then click the - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 25
to acquire a port license on the Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem cClass 1. Log into the 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 - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 26
port increments with an on demand port activation 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 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 27
module to the new 18/4 Multiservice module. The 32-port 2Gb Storage Services Module (SSM) can be replaced by the 18/4 Multiservice module or the MDS 9222i Multilayer Fabric Switch. Upgrade of 2Gb 16 and 32-port modules to 4Gb and/or 8Gb switching modules: The replacement of the 2Gb 16 and 32-port - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 28
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 28 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 29
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. 29 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release - HP Cisco MDS 8/24c | Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(2) - Page 30
vendor name. Problem Description: The HP 81B/82B/41B/42B PCIe FC HBA may display as switches in Data Center Network Manager Switches list. Workaround: Right click the entry in the switch list and select Purge, then click the refresh icon in the task bar. Note: Refer to the Cisco MDS NX-OS release
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Release Notes
HP C-series Fabric Switches
for NX-OS 5.2(2)
This document provides additional information about the MDS 9100 Series Fabric Switches, the
MDS 9200 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches, the MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors, the HP
8000C Director Switches, and
HP SN6000C Fabric Switch