Release Notes hp StorageWorks C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 4.2(1a) This document provides additional information about the MDS 9100 Series Fabric Switches, the MDS 9200 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches, and the MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors © 2003 - 2009 Hewlett-Packard Company Part Number: AA-RWEHV-TE Printed in the U.S.A. October 2009 Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies as reflected by an associated footnote.
REFER TO THE CISCO NX-OS RELEASE NOTES FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF NEW FEATURES AND OTHER INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THIS RELEASE As part of the NX-OS 4.2(1a) image updates provided by HP, the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for NX-OS 4.2(1a) have been included in the bundle. For a complete list and detailed description of features included in the NX-OS 4.2(1a) release, refer to the Cisco release notes as appropriate.
NX-OS IMAGES AND MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE UPDATES Customers can now receive updates faster and more efficiently via electronic download by using HP Software Update Manager (SUM). This is a feature available as part of the support agreement available online within the HP IT Resource Center (ITRC) at http://www.itrc.hp.com/. SUM provides online access to view support entitlements, manage release notification profiles, and download available new software updates as they are available.
C-SERIES SUPPORT MATRIX WITH NX-OS MDS Switch Model MDS 9513 with Fabric-1 Modules MDS 9513 with Fabric-2 Modules MDS 9509 with Supervisor-2 Modules MDS 9506 with Supervisor-2 Modules Switch Description Director class switch which can accommodate eleven switching modules Director class switch which can accommodate eleven switching modules Director class switch which can accommodate seven switching modules Director class switch which can accommodate four switching modules MDS 9222i Fabric switch with
NX-OS 4.2(1a) NAMING CONVENTION MDS Switch Model 9513 9509 with Supervisor-2 9506 with Supervisor-2 9222i 9216i 9134 9124 9124e Other Images Fabric Manager Update Installer Management Software & Documentation Storage Services Interface Image Type Image Name kickstart image m9500-sf2ek9-kickstart-mz.4.2.1a.bin system image m9500-sf2ek9-mz.4.2.1a.bin kickstart image m9500-sf2ek9-kickstart-mz.4.2.1a.bin system image m9500-sf2ek9-mz.4.2.1a.bin kickstart image m9200-s2ek9-kickstart-mz.4.2.1a.
SAN-OS TO NX-OS MIGRATION MDS Switch Model Supported with NX-OS 9513 with Fabric-2 Modules yes 9513 with Fabric-1 Modules yes 9509 with Supervisor-2 Modules 9506 with Supervisor-2 Modules yes 9509 with Supervisor-1 Modules 9506 with Supervisor-1 Modules no 9222i yes 9216i yes 9216A 9216 9134 9124 9124e 9140 9120 9020 6 no Recommendation Refer to C-series Support Matrix for supported switching modules Refer to C-series Support Matrix for supported switching modules Refer to C-series Support
MDS 9513 FABRIC-2 MODULE AND 8-Gbps MODULES The MDS 9513 supports two types of crossbar modules, a pair of Fabric-1 modules or a pair of Fabric-2 modules. Two Fabric-2 modules double the active backplane bandwidth to 192-Gbps full duplex per slot required for specific switching modules in the MDS 9513. The following guidelines must be considered: Fabric-1 modules are backward and forward compatible with SAN-OS and NX-OS. Fabric-2 modules are supported with SAN-OS 3.x and NX-OS.
ADDITIONAL MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS C-series Fabric Switches can be installed in all HP standard racks. Please note the following restrictions: Side-Rail Rack-Mounted Options All side-rail rack-mounted options must have a minimum of four (4) inch clearance distance above or below the 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 and power distribution units (PDUs).
SERIAL PORT You must use the 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 connectivity for the first-time, out-of-the box power up. For more comprehensive initial setup information, please refer to the Cisco documentation found at http://www.cisco.com.
IV. Enable In-Order Delivery of Frame During a steady-state environment, the hardware and software architecture of the C-series MDS 9000 Family prevents out-of-order (OOO) frame distribution from occurring. If the fabric encounters a failure, some devices may not be able to handle any OOO frames. For this reason, HP requires in-order delivery (IOD) be enabled for all switches. There is a switch setting to enable in-order of frames during fabric failure.
FABRIC MANAGER & DEVICE MANAGER GUI SETUP The optional Cisco Fabric/Device Manager GUI (graphical user interface) is a Java application. The Fabric/Device Manager installation process is based on requirements for installing Java Web Start. Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Fabric Manager Release Notes for system requirements and installation instructions. To install Device Manager, use a web browser to make an http:// connection to the IP address of a C-series switch.
CISCO MDS 9000 N-PORT VIRTUALIZATION (NPV) MODE N-Port Virtualization (NPV) Mode is a software feature that can be optionally enabled on the Cseries MDS 9124, MDS 9134, and the MDS 9124e Fabric Switches. Switches operating in NPV mode do not join a fabric; rather, they pass traffic between NPV core switch links and end devices.
Note: 3rd party software management applications may not detect virtual pWWNs QLOGIC HBAs AND MEZZANINE CARDS CONNECTED TO NPIV-BASED FIBRE CHANNEL INTERCONNECTS When using Qlogic HBAs and/or Qlogic mezzanine cards in the following configurations: Qlogic HBAs connected to the MDS 9124 in NPV mode Qlogic HBAs connected to the MDS 9134 in NPV mode Qlogic mezzanine cards connected to the MDS 9124e in NPV mode Qlogic mezzanine cards connected to the HP Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module Qlogic mez
switch# switch# config terminal switch(config)# no fcdomain fcid persistent vsan <1-4094> switch(config)# fcinterop fcid-allocation flat switch(config)# vsan database switch(config-vsan-db)# vsan <1-4094> suspend switch(config-vsan-db)# no vsan <1-4094> suspend switch(config-vsan-db)# exit switch(config)# fcdomain fcid persistent vsan <1-4094> switch(config)# exit switch# copy running-config startup-config switch# CISCO MDS 9000 STORAGE MEDIA ENCRYPTION (SME) Overview The SME solution is a comprehensive ne
For additional information on how to install SME refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Media Encryption Configuration Guide. FC AND FCIP WRITE ACCELERATION FEATURE MUST NOT BE ENABLED WHEN IMPLEMENTING CONTINUOUS ACCESS ENTERPRISE VIRTUAL ARRAY Continuous Access Enterprise Virtual Array includes an FC/FCIP write acceleration feature. For this reason, Cisco’s FC and FCIP write acceleration must not be enabled in a Continuous Access EVA environment. By default Cisco NX-OS write acceleration is disabled.
switch# config terminal 4. Enter the following command to enter the VSAN database: switch(config)# vsan database 5. Enter the following command to enable the VSAN(s) that contain the Continuous Access EVA and/or DRM fabric to src-dst-id loadbalancing: switch(config-vsan-db)# vsan <1-4094> loadbalancing src-dst-id switch(config-vsan-db)# exit switch(config)# exit 6.
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 8 port increments with a software expansion license.
Note: The running configuration overwrites the startup configuration. UPGRADE FROM 2Gb FIBRE CHANNEL SWITCHING MODULES TO 4Gb FIBRE CHANNEL SWITCHING MODULES C-series MDS 2Gb switch modules in 16-port and 32-port configurations and the 14/2 Multiprotocol Services module have approached their end of life and will no longer be sold.
UPGRADE FROM 14/2 MULTIPROTOCOL SERVICES MODULE TO 18/4 MULTISERVICE MODULE The replacement of the 14/2 Multiprotocol Services module with the 18/4 Multiservice module must be treated as an upgrade. Considerations must be taken to ensure that the configuration can be implemented on the new module. Please refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 CLI Configuration Guide for procedures to configure the new modules.
HP SPECIFIC KNOWN ISSUES Problem Description: Issuing an “End to End Connectivity” to the EVA4400/6400/8400 may crash both EVA controllers at the same time. Workaround: None. Problem Description: Issuing an fcping to the EVA4400/6400/8400 may crash the EVA controller Workaround: None.