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Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Storage Services Interface Image Release 4.2(3k)
OL-20651-07
New Features
Determining the Software Version
Note Use the latest available software release supported by your vendor for all Cisco MDS 9000 Family
products.
To determine the version of the Cisco NX-OS software currently running on a Cisco MDS 9000 Family
switch using the CLI, log into the switch and enter the show version command.
To determine the version of the Cisco NX-OS software currently running on a Cisco MDS 9000 Family
switch using the Fabric Manager, from the Switches tab in the information pane, locate the switch using
the IP address, logical name, or WWN, and then check its version in the Release column.
Downloading Software
To download the latest Cisco software, access the Software Center at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center
Note If you would like to request code to be provided under the terms of either GNU General Public License
(GPL) or the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), contact
[e-mail].
If SSMs are present in a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch, these upgrades may be performed as required:
• Upgrading a previously provided package
• Upgrading the SAN-OS image
• Reformatting the SSM add-on image
If you need additional information about installing or upgrading the SSM, refer to the Cisco MDS 9000
Family Storage Services Module Software Installation and Upgrade Guide.
New Features
This section describes the new features introduced in this release. For more information about the
features listed, see the documentation set listed in the“Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a
Service Request” section on page 13.
The SSI Release 4.2(3k) image is compatible with the following Cisco MDS NX-OS Releases: 4.2(3),
4.2(3a), 4.2(7a), and 4.2(7b).
Smart Card DS-SC-K9 SME Smart Card MDS 9000 Family
CD-ROM M90FM-CD-441 Cisco MDS 9000 Management Software and
Documentation CD-ROM for Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS
Software Release 4.2(3)
MDS 9000 Family
Table 2 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Supported Software and Hardware Components (continued)
Component Part Number Description Applicable Product