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- HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 1
Release Notes hp StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) 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 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 2
Notes and Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch Release Notes. Fabric Manager is no longer embedded in the SAN-OS software. Fabric Manager is available from a CD-ROM that ships with the switch, provided by HP in the SAN-OS image bundle, or by requesting a CD through HP SUM. Fabric Manager Update Installer is - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 3
, or twenty-four 4-Gbps FC ports Fabric switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem with eight 4-Gbps internal FC ports and 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 3 MDS - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 4
Series switches is Cisco Fabric Manager and Cisco Device Manager. FICON 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 - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 5
Series MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors and MDS 9200 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches. Side-rail rack-mount options include HP inches. HP Rack Cabinet Support For standard HP Rack installations. Please consult the relevant Cisco Hardware Installation Guide for further information. 5 MDS - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 6
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 FCID persistence is not supported on the MDS 9020. Enable persistent - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 7
-config Note: The 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. 7 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 8
upgrade software setup wizard 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 - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 9
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: Merging Fabrics Based - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 10
beyond 256 addresses, for proper operation the C-Series switch commands below must be executed on the 6.80d VMware ESX HBA driver: 7.07.04 HP-UX HBA driver: latest supported version Alpha HBA driver: recommend version by storage Log into the CLI of the Cisco MDS switch with admin privileges. 2. - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 11
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. 11 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 12
or Modular Array families configured for Continuous Access EVA and/or Data Replication Manager (DRM). Change the default load balance setting to Src-ID/Dst-ID using either one of the following two procedures: Note: The MDS 9020 only supports Src-ID/Dst-ID. Using the Management Console or Telnet to - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 13
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 CLI or the Cisco MDS 9000 - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 14
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 switches can be upgraded in - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 15
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 Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 16
. 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 16 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 17
. 11. Ensure proper 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. 17 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 18
with the C-Series MDS 9020. Workaround: None for VCS 3.xxx or VCS 4.xxx. For XCS 5.xxx, upgrade to XCS 6.xxx. Refer to the EVA XCS 6.xxx documentation for upgrade restrictions. Problem Description: The HP ProLiant family of blade servers may display as storage arrays in the Fabric Manager topology - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) - Page 19
switch, or to a port on a different C-Series switch, the corresponding controller port may become unavailable. Workaround: Restart the MSA 1000/1500 controller. Problem Description: When enabling FCIP on the MDS 9222i embedded IP ports using Fabric Manager, a pop-up message may show up saying an
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Release Notes
hp
StorageWorks
C-Series Fabric Switches
for SAN-OS 3.3(1c) 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