Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... switch.The information contained in this document is somewhat different than they are used to. The answers to many MDS 9000 related questions can be found on new features and changes. 2 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes The Connectrix® MDS 9000 Family of network and storage management intelligence. As always in the technical section including Call Home capability, zoning and configuration...
... switch.The information contained in this document is somewhat different than they are used to. The answers to many MDS 9000 related questions can be found on new features and changes. 2 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes The Connectrix® MDS 9000 Family of network and storage management intelligence. As always in the technical section including Call Home capability, zoning and configuration...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... calculation for internal errors. Ansible Enhancements For information about Ansible module enhancements, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Interfaces Configuration Guide, Release 9.x. Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes 3 For more information, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Series System Management Configuration Guide, Release 9.x. This feature is an extension of Fabric Module 1 (FAB1) and 3 (FAB3) for fabrics with parallel links over 128 Gbps. DIRL NPV support The DIRL feature...
... calculation for internal errors. Ansible Enhancements For information about Ansible module enhancements, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Interfaces Configuration Guide, Release 9.x. Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes 3 For more information, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Series System Management Configuration Guide, Release 9.x. This feature is an extension of Fabric Module 1 (FAB1) and 3 (FAB3) for fabrics with parallel links over 128 Gbps. DIRL NPV support The DIRL feature...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... Series System Management Configuration Guide, Release 9.x. 25 Gbps Interface Speed Support for 25 Gbps FCIP encapsulation on Cisco MDS 9220i is introduced, and this is supported on IPS 1/4-5 ports. This list is inclusive of past releases: Fabric-Device Management Interface Slow Drain Detection and Isolation Enhancement FICON tape Acceleration Tunneling (IPv4 and v6) is not supported on the same interface Data...
... Series System Management Configuration Guide, Release 9.x. 25 Gbps Interface Speed Support for 25 Gbps FCIP encapsulation on Cisco MDS 9220i is introduced, and this is supported on IPS 1/4-5 ports. This list is inclusive of past releases: Fabric-Device Management Interface Slow Drain Detection and Isolation Enhancement FICON tape Acceleration Tunneling (IPv4 and v6) is not supported on the same interface Data...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... class models may be used in a 2 post Telco rack due to the Cisco MDS 9000 Hardware Installation Guides on http://www.cisco.com for more information. Telco 2 post racks Note that the MDS 9718, MDS 9710 and MDS 9706 should not be installed in your chassis. Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes 5 EC-1700 configuration information Configuration information appears in the Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual on this web...
... class models may be used in a 2 post Telco rack due to the Cisco MDS 9000 Hardware Installation Guides on http://www.cisco.com for more information. Telco 2 post racks Note that the MDS 9718, MDS 9710 and MDS 9706 should not be installed in your chassis. Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes 5 EC-1700 configuration information Configuration information appears in the Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual on this web...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... support installation of Product Authorization Key (PAK) or Smart Licensing version 1.0 licenses. Python 2 scripts should be supported instead. Table 1 MDS 9000 Family software and hardware modules not supported Component Service modules Dell part number DS-X9304-18FK9 Optics DS-X2-FC10G-ER DS-X2-E10G-SR DS-X2-FC10G_CX4 LC-type fiber-optic SFP Port analyzer adapter DS-SFP-GE-T DS-PAA-2, DS-PAA Description Applicable products 18-port Fibre Channel/4-port Gigabit Ethernet Multiservice FIPS (MSFM-18/4) module. MDS...
... support installation of Product Authorization Key (PAK) or Smart Licensing version 1.0 licenses. Python 2 scripts should be supported instead. Table 1 MDS 9000 Family software and hardware modules not supported Component Service modules Dell part number DS-X9304-18FK9 Optics DS-X2-FC10G-ER DS-X2-E10G-SR DS-X2-FC10G_CX4 LC-type fiber-optic SFP Port analyzer adapter DS-SFP-GE-T DS-PAA-2, DS-PAA Description Applicable products 18-port Fibre Channel/4-port Gigabit Ethernet Multiservice FIPS (MSFM-18/4) module. MDS...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... not supported on Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches. Data Encryption Standard (DES) Encryption for SNMP is not supported on FC interfaces running at 10 Gbps. All such users will be deleted or reconfigured to improvements in the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Programmability Guide, Zoning Features LUN zoning, read-only zones, and broadcast zones are already configured, completely remove all the configurations that you bring up any module. Slow...
... not supported on Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches. Data Encryption Standard (DES) Encryption for SNMP is not supported on FC interfaces running at 10 Gbps. All such users will be deleted or reconfigured to improvements in the Cisco MDS 9000 Series Programmability Guide, Zoning Features LUN zoning, read-only zones, and broadcast zones are already configured, completely remove all the configurations that you bring up any module. Slow...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... MDS 24-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module Cisco MDS 48-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module Cisco MDS 32-Port 8-Gbps Advanced Fibre Channel Switching Module Cisco MDS 48-Port 8-Gbps Advanced Fibre Channel Switching Module MDS 9000 chassis and module support in Cisco MDS NX-OS 9.3 Table 2 lists the MDS hardware chassis supported by Cisco MDS NX-OS 9.3. Table 2 Cisco MDS NX-OS 9.3 chassis support matrix Switch MDS 9220i MDS 9148T MDS 9396T MDS 9132T MDS 9718 MDS 9710 MDS 9706 MDS 9718-V3 MDS 9710-V2 MDS 9706-V2 MDS...
... MDS 24-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module Cisco MDS 48-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module Cisco MDS 32-Port 8-Gbps Advanced Fibre Channel Switching Module Cisco MDS 48-Port 8-Gbps Advanced Fibre Channel Switching Module MDS 9000 chassis and module support in Cisco MDS NX-OS 9.3 Table 2 lists the MDS hardware chassis supported by Cisco MDS NX-OS 9.3. Table 2 Cisco MDS NX-OS 9.3 chassis support matrix Switch MDS 9220i MDS 9148T MDS 9396T MDS 9132T MDS 9718 MDS 9710 MDS 9706 MDS 9718-V3 MDS 9710-V2 MDS 9706-V2 MDS...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... Cisco MDS 9700 Series Supervisor-4 Module Cisco MDS 9710 Crossbar Fabric-3 Switching Module Cisco MDS 48-Port 64-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module Cisco MDS 9706 Crossbar Fabric-3 Switching Module Cisco MDS 9718 Crossbar Fabric-3 switching module MDS 9396T Fabric Module MDS 9220i Fabric Module MDS 9148T Fabric Module MDS 9132T Fabric Module MDS 48-Port 16-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module 48 Port 16 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module MDS 9700 Supervisor-1E Module MDS 9718 Fabric1 Module MDS 9710 Fabric1 Module MDS 9706 Fabric1 Module MDS 24 Port 40 Gbps FCoE Module MDS 9700 48-Port...
... Cisco MDS 9700 Series Supervisor-4 Module Cisco MDS 9710 Crossbar Fabric-3 Switching Module Cisco MDS 48-Port 64-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module Cisco MDS 9706 Crossbar Fabric-3 Switching Module Cisco MDS 9718 Crossbar Fabric-3 switching module MDS 9396T Fabric Module MDS 9220i Fabric Module MDS 9148T Fabric Module MDS 9132T Fabric Module MDS 48-Port 16-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module 48 Port 16 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module MDS 9700 Supervisor-1E Module MDS 9718 Fabric1 Module MDS 9710 Fabric1 Module MDS 9706 Fabric1 Module MDS 24 Port 40 Gbps FCoE Module MDS 9700 48-Port...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... and Changed Features Table 3 Module support matrix for SAN, view the Switches tab in the Information pane, locate the switch using the CLI, log in to an earlier version, of Cisco MDS NX-OS or SAN-OS software currently running on a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch using the IP address, logical name, or WWN, and check its version in the Release column. 10 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes MDS 9500 Series No...
... and Changed Features Table 3 Module support matrix for SAN, view the Switches tab in the Information pane, locate the switch using the CLI, log in to an earlier version, of Cisco MDS NX-OS or SAN-OS software currently running on a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch using the IP address, logical name, or WWN, and check its version in the Release column. 10 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes MDS 9500 Series No...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... CLI, or using the no device-alias distribute command in Table 4. Hitless upgrade is not supported Hitless upgrade is done: Module bootable Impact 1 yes non-disruptive 2 yes disruptive 3 yes disruptive 4 yes non-disruptive 5 yes non-disruptive 6 yes non-disruptive Install-type rolling rolling rolling rolling reset reset Reason ------ Search for MDS 9148s Switches Cisco MDS 9148s Series switch type Naming convention 9148s Filename begins with m9100-s5ek9 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS...
... CLI, or using the no device-alias distribute command in Table 4. Hitless upgrade is not supported Hitless upgrade is done: Module bootable Impact 1 yes non-disruptive 2 yes disruptive 3 yes disruptive 4 yes non-disruptive 5 yes non-disruptive 6 yes non-disruptive Install-type rolling rolling rolling rolling reset reset Reason ------ Search for MDS 9148s Switches Cisco MDS 9148s Series switch type Naming convention 9148s Filename begins with m9100-s5ek9 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... use for an MDS 9700 series switch is shown in Table 7. Table 9 Software images for MDS 9396T switch Cisco MDS 9396T switch Type 9396T Switching naming conventions Filename begins with m9250-s5ek9 Selecting the correct software image for an MDS 9396s switch The system and kickstart image that you use for MDS 9250i switches Cisco MDS 9250i switch type 9250i Naming convention Filename begins with m9300-s2ek9 12 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes Table 5 Software...
... use for an MDS 9700 series switch is shown in Table 7. Table 9 Software images for MDS 9396T switch Cisco MDS 9396T switch Type 9396T Switching naming conventions Filename begins with m9250-s5ek9 Selecting the correct software image for an MDS 9396s switch The system and kickstart image that you use for MDS 9250i switches Cisco MDS 9250i switch type 9250i Naming convention Filename begins with m9300-s2ek9 12 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes Table 5 Software...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... the upgrade process, review the list of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Guides at http://www.cisco.com. Note: For detailed instructions for an MDS 9148T switch is shown in Table 10. Deprecated and Changed Features Selecting the software image for an MDS 9148T switch The system and kickstart image that you use for performing a software upgrade using Cisco NDFC, see the Cisco NDFC Fundamentals Guide, on the list of chassis and modules...
... the upgrade process, review the list of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Guides at http://www.cisco.com. Note: For detailed instructions for an MDS 9148T switch is shown in Table 10. Deprecated and Changed Features Selecting the software image for an MDS 9148T switch The system and kickstart image that you use for performing a software upgrade using Cisco NDFC, see the Cisco NDFC Fundamentals Guide, on the list of chassis and modules...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... Fibre Channel ports can be nondisruptively upgraded. Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Ports: FCoE ports can be upgraded separately. The show install all impact upgrade-image CLI command to determine if your upgrade will be changed by Cisco at any time due to reported issues. For more information, see the Cisco MDS 9000 14 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes Use the following Cisco web site: http://www.cisco.com...
... Fibre Channel ports can be nondisruptively upgraded. Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Ports: FCoE ports can be upgraded separately. The show install all impact upgrade-image CLI command to determine if your upgrade will be changed by Cisco at any time due to reported issues. For more information, see the Cisco MDS 9000 14 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes Use the following Cisco web site: http://www.cisco.com...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... Channel Ports: Traffic on the ports. on Generation 2 modules (Cisco MDS 9500 Directors). If this command fails, reduce the number of zones, IVR zones, TE ports, or a combination of these guidelines, you perform a firmware downgrade. Nondisruptive upgrade and downgrade paths may possibly behave differently following the upgrade. Note: In addition to these in port groups that you disable the Fabric Performance Monitor (FPM) feature using the...
... Channel Ports: Traffic on the ports. on Generation 2 modules (Cisco MDS 9500 Directors). If this command fails, reduce the number of zones, IVR zones, TE ports, or a combination of these guidelines, you perform a firmware downgrade. Nondisruptive upgrade and downgrade paths may possibly behave differently following the upgrade. Note: In addition to these in port groups that you disable the Fabric Performance Monitor (FPM) feature using the...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... (SET) is not supported on NPV, Port Channel or FCoE links. On Cisco MDS 24/10 Port SAN Extension Module, configuring 16 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes iSCSI initiators connected to the IPS ports lose connectivity to the Cisco Release notes located at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5989/prod_release_notes_list.html This section lists the limitations and restrictions. Known problems and limitations IPS Ports: Traffic...
... (SET) is not supported on NPV, Port Channel or FCoE links. On Cisco MDS 24/10 Port SAN Extension Module, configuring 16 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes iSCSI initiators connected to the IPS ports lose connectivity to the Cisco Release notes located at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5989/prod_release_notes_list.html This section lists the limitations and restrictions. Known problems and limitations IPS Ports: Traffic...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... power up. Known problems and limitations multiple ECMP port channels with FCIP members in the same VSAN is not supported on switches that are operating in the NPV mode. Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes 17 If this is not supported on switches in NPV mode. FPIN FPIN is not a valid configuration. HBA ER-RDY The HBA ER-RDY feature is configured, then the traffic will fail...
... power up. Known problems and limitations multiple ECMP port channels with FCIP members in the same VSAN is not supported on switches that are operating in the NPV mode. Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes 17 If this is not supported on switches in NPV mode. FPIN FPIN is not a valid configuration. HBA ER-RDY The HBA ER-RDY feature is configured, then the traffic will fail...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... all log messages on the Installation Configuration Guides list at http://www.cisco.com: Maximum ports per chassis Table 13 shows the maximum ports per chassis. Best practices Log messages are not saved across system reboots or power outages. Table 14 SME configuration limits (page 1 of 2) Configuration Number of switches in a cluster Initiator-Target-LUNs (ITLs) LUNs behind a target Limits 10 1 4 2 11 32 1024 32 18 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000...
... all log messages on the Installation Configuration Guides list at http://www.cisco.com: Maximum ports per chassis Table 13 shows the maximum ports per chassis. Best practices Log messages are not saved across system reboots or power outages. Table 14 SME configuration limits (page 1 of 2) Configuration Number of switches in a cluster Initiator-Target-LUNs (ITLs) LUNs behind a target Limits 10 1 4 2 11 32 1024 32 18 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... sessions For the most up-to-date supported iSCSI environment and parameters for Connectrix switches, refer to the iSCSI SAN Topologies Guide available at: https://elabnavigator.dell.com/vault/pdf/iSCSI.pdf?key=1442426704540 For the most up -to-date information, refer to the Topology Resource Center for any configurations that exceed this limit. Table 15 shows the verified and maximum limits for...
... sessions For the most up-to-date supported iSCSI environment and parameters for Connectrix switches, refer to the iSCSI SAN Topologies Guide available at: https://elabnavigator.dell.com/vault/pdf/iSCSI.pdf?key=1442426704540 For the most up -to-date information, refer to the Topology Resource Center for any configurations that exceed this limit. Table 15 shows the verified and maximum limits for...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... Manager or CLI, the user does so from another switch in the fabric, the new VSAN and zone set data is a nondisruptive command. If the user accesses the Fabric Manager and CLI from the point of view of service Security IP services High availability and redundancy 20 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes Documentation Managing zone changes in multiswitch fabrics Zoning changes may be made , save the running configuration...
... Manager or CLI, the user does so from another switch in the fabric, the new VSAN and zone set data is a nondisruptive command. If the user accesses the Fabric Manager and CLI from the point of view of service Security IP services High availability and redundancy 20 Dell Connectrix Cisco MDS 9000 Release Notes Documentation Managing zone changes in multiswitch fabrics Zoning changes may be made , save the running configuration...
Connectrix Cisco MDS-9000NX-OS 9.3.1 Release Note
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... Family CLI Configuration Guide. Select and view the configuration guide that support both Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches and Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches. The Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Release Notes (NDFC) are available on https://Dell.com/support or on page 21. Technical support These release notes complement a Cisco documentation set. Troubleshooting and getting help Dell support, product, and licensing information can be used for information about Dell products, licensing, and service...
... Family CLI Configuration Guide. Select and view the configuration guide that support both Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches and Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches. The Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Release Notes (NDFC) are available on https://Dell.com/support or on page 21. Technical support These release notes complement a Cisco documentation set. Troubleshooting and getting help Dell support, product, and licensing information can be used for information about Dell products, licensing, and service...