Release Notes HP C-series FC Switches for NX-OS_5.2(8a)(5697-2659, July 2013)
21 MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Director & Multilayer Fabric Switches Release Notes
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-integrated encryption service with enterprise-class key
management that works transparently with existing and new SANs. The innovative network-integrated
solution has numerous advantages over competitive solutions available today:
SME installation and provisioning are both simple and non-disruptive. Unlike other solutions, SME
does not require rewiring or SAN reconfiguration.
Encryption engines are integrated on the MDS 9000 18/4-port Multiservice Module (MSM-18/4)
and the MDS 9222i Multiservice Fabric Switch, eliminating the need to purchase and manage extra
switch ports, cables, and applications.
Traffic from any virtual SAN (VSAN) can be encrypted using SME, enabling flexible, automated
load balancing through network traffic management across multiple SANs.
No additional software is required for provisioning, key, and user role management; SME is
integrated into Cisco Data Center Network Manager, therefore reducing operating expenses.
Features
SME is a standards-based encryption solution for heterogeneous tape libraries and virtual tape libraries.
SME is managed with Cisco Data Center Network Manager Web Client and a command-line interface
(CLI) for unified SAN management and security provisioning. SME includes the following comprehensive
built-in key management features:
Transparent Fabric Service
Encryption
SME Roles
Key Management
Clustering
FC Redirect
Server Based Discovery for Provisioning Tapes
Hardware Requirements
SME requires at least one MDS 9222i switch or MSM-18/4 module in each cluster. The SME engines on
the required modules provide the transparent encryption and compression services to the hosts and storage
devices. To take full advantage of the standard and advanced security levels, a smart card reader is required.
For additional information on how to install SME refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Media
Encryption Configuration Guide.