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Release Notes hp StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) 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(4) a - Page 2
eventually be 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 - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - 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 Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 4
, 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 4 MDS - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 5
MDS Switch Model 9513 9509 with supervisor-2 9506 with supervisor-2 9509 with supervisor-1 9506 with supervisor-1 9222i 9216 9216A 9216i 9140 9120 mz.2.1.3.bin Other Images Storage Services Interface Fabric Manager Update Cisco Fabric Manager and Cisco Device Manager. 5 MDS Multilayer Director - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 6
side rail rack mounted option must be at least four (4) inches. HP Rack Cabinet Support For standard HP Rack Cabinets with closed side panels, you must have at least two- Please consult the relevant Cisco Hardware Installation Guide for further information. 6 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 7
address. Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide or Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch Configuration Guide for instructions on how to connect with SAN-OS 2.0(1b) and newer. Note: FCID persistence is not supported on the MDS 9020. Enable persistent FCID for each VSAN using the CLI dialog as - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 8
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 Notes - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 9
Manager 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 - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 10
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 SAN configuration changes. FlexAttach allows manual creation and transfer of virtual - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 11
driver: 7.07.00 Linux 2.6.14 HBA driver: 8.01.00b6 Netware: 6.80d VMware ESX HBA driver: 7.07.04 HP-UX HBA driver: latest supported version Alpha HBA devices requiring persistent FCIDs. 1. Log into the CLI of the Cisco MDS switch with admin privileges. 2. Execute the following commands for the - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 12
SME engines on the required modules provide the transparent encryption and compression services to the hosts and storage devices. To take full advantage of SME refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Media Encryption Configuration Guide. 12 MDS Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 13
For this reason, Cisco's FCIP write acceleration must not be enabled in a Continuous Access EVA environment. By default Cisco SAN-OS write 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 Change the - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 14
Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Switch Configuration Guide to set src- MDS 9020 Fabric Management The C-series MDS 9020 can be managed through the CLI or the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric/Device Manager tool using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). FabricWare 2.1(3) supports - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 15
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 switches can be upgraded - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 16
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 24-port switch with a software expansion license. Note: Refer to HP.com for the latest supported software for the QMH2462 HBA, LPe1105 HBA, and cClass Onboard Administrator - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 17
configuration of IPS ports from the old 14/2 Multiprotocol Services module to the new 18/4 Multiservice module. Notes another. Please refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 CLI Configuration Guide for procedures to configure the new as they need to be configured manually on the replacement module. switch# show - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 18
Cisco MDS 9000 CLI Configuration Guide for procedures to configure the new modules. Note: When purchasing an 18/4 Multiservice module as a replacement for a 14/2 Multiprotocol Services is not supported in the MDS 9216i and the MDS 9216A switches Services module, as the VSANs will need to be manually - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - Page 19
Description: VMware ESX on HP c-Class BladeSystem Server Blade using QMH2462 HBAs and FC Pass-Thru Module may fail to log into the C-series MDS 9216, MDS 9216A, or 16-port switching module. Workaround: Set the switch port mode to F. Problem Description: If it becomes necessary to move an MSA1000 - HP Cisco MDS 9216 | HP StorageWorks C-Series Fabric Switches for SAN-OS 3.3(4) a - 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
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StorageWorks
C-series Fabric Switches
for SAN-OS 3.3(4) 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