Release Notes HP C-series Fabric Switches for NX-OS 5.2(6a) 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 - 2013 Hewlett-Packard Company Part Number: 5697-2259 Printed in the U.S.A. JAN 2013 Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies as reflected by an associated footnote.
Table of Contents Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Release Notes ........................................................................................ 3 NX-OS Images and Management Software Updates ...................................................................... 4 FICON Support ............................................................................................................................... 6 Hardware Components ......................................................................................
CISCO MDS 9000 NX-OS RELEASE NOTES This is not a mandatory upgrade, although HP recommends upgrading to this version because it incorporates changes that correct issues identified in previous versions. As part of the NX-OS 5.2(6a) image updates provided by HP, the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.2(6a) have been included in the bundle. For a complete list and detailed description of features included in the NX-OS 5.
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 replaces the previous software update portal, HP Software Update Manager (SUM), which was available online within the HP IT Resource Center (ITRC). For details see the HP Support Center FAQs at http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c02761338.
For more details on linking your entitlements, see the HP Support Center FAQs at the following HP website: http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c02761338.pdf 4. Former IT Resource Center (ITRC) users: Customers can migrate their old ITRC account user settings to the new HP Support Center user profile. This ensures that you get access to content and features such as Support Case Manager, Patch management, Knowledge content, and Software download and licensing.
FICON SUPPORT FICON is supported with NX-OS on the MDS 9100, 9200 and 9500 series switches. For supported versions and configurations refer to the C-series FICON Connectivity Stream on SPOCK website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. You must sign up for an HP Passport to be granted access.
C-SERIES SUPPORT MATRIX WITH NX-OS 5.
C-SERIES SWITCH AND SWITCHING MODULE BANDWIDTH AND PORT GROUP HP SN8000C 8Gb 32-Port Advanced Fibre Channel Module 8 4 HP SN8000C 8Gb 48-Port Advanced Fibre Channel Module 8 6 24-port 8-Gbps FC switching module 8 3 Bandwidth per FC port group (Gbps) line rate Note 1 32 Note 1 12.8 48-port 8-Gbps FC performance switching module 8 6 12.8 48-port 8-Gbps FC host-optimized switching module 4 12 12.8 12-port 4-Gbps FC switching module 4 3 12.8 24-port 4-Gbps FC switching module 4 6 12.
NX-OS 5.
SAN-OS 3.x TO NX-OS 5.x MIGRATION MDS Switch Model Supported with NX-OS 5.
NX-OS 4.x TO NX-OS 5.x MIGRATION MDS Switch Model Supported with NX-OS 4.x, 5.
SN8000C 13-SLOT SUPERVISOR 2A DIRECTOR AND MDS 9513 DIRECTORS FABRIC3 MODULE AND 8-Gbps ADVANCED SWITCHING MODULES The SN8000C 13-Slot Supervisor 2A Directors and the HP Cisco MDS 9513 Director Switch support the HP SN8000C Fabric 3 Director Module (QW926A). These crossbar modules provide 512 Gbps active backplane full duplex bandwidth per slot as required for specific switching modules in the MDS 9513 and SN8000C 13-Slot Supervisor 2A Directors.
The following guidelines must be considered when using the HP SN8000C Fabric 3 Director Module, HP SN8000C 8Gb 48-Port Advanced Fibre Channel Module and the HP SN8000C 8Gb 32-Port Advanced Fibre Channel Module: HP SN8000C Fabric 3 Director Module is supported only with Cisco NX-OS Release 5.2(2) or a later release. You cannot use any Generation 4 8-Gbps Advanced Fibre Channel module in a director until you upgrade to NX-OS Release 5.2(2) or a later release.
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.
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.
DATA CENTER NETWORK MANAGER & DEVICE MANAGER GUI SETUP Cisco Fabric Manager and Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) have merged into a unified product that can now manage and monitor both SAN and LAN environments. As a part of this merger, Cisco Fabric Manager has been rebranded as Cisco DCNM for SAN. DCNM for SAN introduces server-based licenses that allow you to purchase a pool of DCNM for SAN licenses instead of a switch-based Fabric Manager Server (FMS) license.
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, MDS 9124e, and SN6000C Fabric Switches. Switches operating in NPV mode do not join a fabric; rather, they pass traffic between NPV core switch links and end devices.
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 HBAs connected to the SN6000C 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 mezzanine cards connected to Br
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 network-in
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. FCIP TAPE ACCELERATION NX-OS FCIP Tape Acceleration (Write & Read) is disabled by default.
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.
8Gb mezzanine cards for HP BladeSystem c-Class require a SerDes field update The Emulex LPe1205 and QLogic QMH2562 require a SerDes update when used with the Cisco MDS 8Gb fabric switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class. The SerDes update adjusts the transmit and receive parameters stored in the fibre channel SerDes table on each 8Gb mezzanine adapter. A SerDes update is not required for 4Gb mezzanine cards. QMH2562 Rev D or newer does not require a SerDes update.
How 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 the following command to verify which ports are eligible to receive a license: switch# show port-license 4. Enter into the configuration mode by entering the following command: switch# config terminal 5.
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 up to 24-ports in 8 port increments with an on demand port activation license.
switch# copy running-config startup-config Note: The running configuration overwrites the startup configuration. UPGRADE FROM 2Gb FIBRE CHANNEL SWITCHING MODULES TO 4Gb AND/OR 8Gb FIBRE CHANNEL SWITCHING MODULES C-series MDS 9000 2Gb switch modules in 16-port and 32-port configurations, 32-port 2Gb Storage Services Module (SSM), and the 14/2 Multiprotocol Services module have reached their end of life and are no longer sold or supported with NX-OS 5.x.
3. Remove fibre channel cables and remove the 2Gb module. 4. Insert the replacement 4Gb or 8Gb module. 5. Ensure that the module is properly recognized by the switch. switch# show module 6. 7. 8. 9. 28 Configure appropriate VSANs on the new switch module. Connect the fibre channel cables to the appropriate ports on the new module. Ensure proper connectivity using Cisco management tools. Configure the new module as you would when adding any new module to your switch.
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: HP Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) P6000 is getting detected as “host” instead of “storage” in the DCNM 6.1(1a) Device Type. At this instance LUNs which are presented from HP Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) P6000 will not be visible in the presented hosts. This issue is irrespective of host operating system. Workaround: Changing the device type to “storage” in the Local full zone database of DCNM and rescanning the host system will resolve this issue.
Problem Description: The P6300/P6500, EVA4400/6400/8400, MSA2000 G1, MSA2000 G2, and P2000 FC G3 storage arrays may display as servers in the Fabric Manager or Data Center Network Manager topology diagram or host ports list. Workaround: Perform the following steps to change the display of the array from a host icon to a storage icon. 1. 2. 3. 4.
