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Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes
for Cisco MDS VSFN Release 2.1(1a)Determining the Software Version
Virtualization Documentation for ASM
Cisco Product Security Overview
Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco Technical Support Website
Definitions of Service Request Severity
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes
for Cisco MDS VSFN Release 2.1(1a)
Release Date: April 6, 2005 B0
Text Part Number: OL-7440-01
This document describes the caveats and limitations for the VERITAS Storage Foundation for Networks (VSFN) software for the Cisco MDS Advanced Services Module (ASM) and the Cisco MDS Storage Services Module (SSM).Use this document in conjunction with the documents listed in the "Related Documentation" section.
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The Cisco MDS VSFN Release 2.1(1a) is a patch release for switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family. See the "Caveats" section for details on open and resolved caveats and limitations. For information on VERITAS Storage Foundation™ for Networks for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family, refer to the http://support.veritas.com/ website.
Table 1 shows the on-line change history for this document.
Table 1 Onl-Line History Change
A0
4/6/2005
Created release notes
B0
4/18/2005
Added DDTS CSCeh62157
Contents
This document includes the following sections:
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Introduction
The ASM and SSM provides virtualization services for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and supports up to 32 Fibre Channel ports. It provides the following distributed intelligent storage services:
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Refer to the documents listed in the "Virtualization Documentation for ASM" section.
System Requirements
This section describes the system requirements for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.1(1a) and includes the following topics:
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Components Supported
Table 2 lists the software and hardware components supported by the Cisco MDS 9000 Family.
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Table 2 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Supported Software and Hardware Components
Software
M95S1K9-2.1.1
MDS 9500 Supervisor/Fabric-I, SAN-OS software SAN-OS
MDS 9500 Series only
M92S1K9-2.1.1
MDS 9216 Supervisor/Fabric-I, SAN-OS Software
MDS 9216 only
SSI-M9K9-211
MDS 9000 Storage Services Interface
MDS 9500 Series and
MDS 9216License
M9500ENT1K9
Enterprise package
MDS 9500 Series
M9200ENT1K9
Enterprise package
MDS 9200 Series
M9100ENT1K9
Enterprise package
MDS 9100 Series
M9500FIC1K9
Mainframe package
MDS 9500 Series
M9200FIC1K9
Mainframe package
MDS 9200 Series
M9100FIC1K9
Mainframe package
MDS 9100 Series
M9500FMS1K9
Fabric Manager Server package
MDS 9500 Series
M9200FMS1K9
Fabric Manager Server package
MDS 9200 Series
M9100FMS1K9
Fabric Manager Server package
MDS 9100 Series
M9500EXT1K9
SAN Extension over IP package for IPS-8 module
MDS 9500 Series
M9200EXT1K9
SAN Extension over IP package for IPS-8 module
MDS 9200 Series
M9500EXT14K9
SAN Extension over IP package for IPS-4 module
MDS 9500 Series
M9200EXT14K9
SAN Extension over IP package for IPS-4 module
MDS 9200 Series
M9500EXT12K9
SAN Extension over IP package for MPS-14/2 module
MDS 9500 Series
M9200EXT12K9
SAN Extension over IP package for MPS-14/2 module
MDS 9200 Series
M9500SSE1K9
Storage Services Enabler package
MDS 9500 series with ASM or SSM
M9200SSE1K9
Storage Eervices Enabler package
MDS 9200 series with ASM or SSM
Chassis
DS-C9509
MDS 9509 director, base configuration (9-slot modular chassis includes 7 slots for switching modules and 2 slots for supervisor modules—SFPs sold separately)
MDS 9509 only
DS-C9506
MDS 9506 director (6-slot modular chassis includes 4 slots for switching modules and 2 slots for supervisor modules—SFPs1 sold separately)
MDS 9506 only
DS-C9216-K9
MDS 9216 16-port semi-modular fabric switch (includes 16 1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, power supply, and expansion slot—SFPs sold separately)
MDS 9216 only
DS-C9216A-K9
MDS 9216A 16-port semi-modular fabric switch (includes 16 1-Gbps/2-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, power supply, and expansion slot—SFPs sold separately).
MDS 9216A only
DS-C9216i-K9
MDS 9216i 16-port semi-modular fabric switch (includes 14 1-Gbps/2-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, power supply, and expansion slot—SFPs sold separately).
MDS 9216i only
Supervisor modules
DS-X9530-SF1-K9
MDS 9500 Supervisor/Fabric-I, module
MDS 9500 Series only
Switching modules
DS-X9016
MDS 9000 16-port 1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel module (SFPs sold separately)
MDS 9500 Series and 9216
DS-X9032
MDS 9000 32-port 1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel module (SFPs sold separately)
Services modules
DS-X9308-SMIP
8-port Gigabit Ethernet IP Storage Services module
DS-X9304-SMIP
4-port Gigabit Ethernet IP Storage Services module
DS-X9032-SMV
32-port Fibre Channel Advanced Services Module (ASM)
DS-X9032-SSM
MDS 9000 32-Port 1-Gbps/2-Gbps Fibre Channel Storage Services Module (SSM)
LC-type fiber-optic SFP
DS-SFP-FC-2G-SW
1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel — short wavelength SFP
MDS 9000 Family
DS-SFP-FC-2G-LW
1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel — long wavelength SFP
DS-SFP-FCGE-SW
1-Gbps Ethernet and 1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel—short wavelength SFP
DS-SFP-FCGE-LW
1-Gbps Ethernet and 1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel — long wavelength SFP
CWDM2
CWDM-SFP-xxxx-2G
Gigabit Ethernet and 1-Gbps /2-Gbps Fibre Channel SFP LC interface xxxx nm, where xxxx = 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, 1550, 1570, 1590, or 1610 nm
MDS 9000 Family
CWDM-MUX-4
Add/drop multiplexer for 4 CWDM wavelengths
CWDM-MUX-8
Add/drop multiplexer for 8 CWDM wavelengths
CWDM-CHASSIS-2
Two slot chassis for CWDM add/drop multiplexer(s)
Power supplies
DS-CAC-300W
300-W3 AC power supply
MDS 9100 Series only
DS-CAC-845W
845-W AC power supply
MDS 9216 only
DS-CAC-2500W
2500-W AC power supply
MDS 9509 only
DS-CDC-2500W
2500-W DC power supply
DS-CAC-4000W-US
4000-W AC power supply for US (cable attached)
DS-CAC-4000W-INT
4000-W AC power supply international (cable attached)
DS-CAC-1900W
1900-W AC power supply
MDS 9506 only
DS-CDC-1900W
1900-W DC power supply
CompactFlash
MEM-MDS-FLD512M
MDS 9500 supervisor Compact Flash disk, 512 MB
MDS 9500 Series only
Port analyzer adapter
DS-PAA
A standalone Fibre Channel-to-Ethernet adapter that allows for simple, transparent analysis of Fibre Channel traffic in a switched fabric
MDS 9000 Family
DS-PAA-2
1 SFP = small form-factor pluggable
2 CWDM = coarse wavelength division multiplexing
3 W = Watt
Determining the Software Version
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To determine the version of the Cisco SAN-OS software currently running on a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch using the CLI, log into the switch and enter the show version EXEC command.
To determine the version of the Cisco SAN-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 its the IP address, logical name, or WWN, and then check its version in the Release column.
Image Upgrade
If ASMs or SSMs are present in a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch, several kinds of upgrade may be performed as required—upgrading a previous provider package, upgrading the SAN-OS image, or reformatting the ASM add-on image.
Refer to the VERITAS Storage Foundation ™ for Networks Installation and Configuration Guide. You can access this document at http://support.veritas.com/.
A printed version of this document is also available through the VERITAS web store:
http://webstore.veritas.com/webstore/en/index.jsp?lang=en&country=USNew Features
This section describes the new features introduced in this release. For more information about the features listed, refer to the documentation set listed in the"Related Documentation" section.
The VSFN Release 2.1(1a) add-on image is compatible with the Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.1(1a) image.
VSFN Support on SSM
VSFN can be configured on the Storage Services Module (SSM).
Limitations
The VSFN Release 2.1(1a) add-on image requires the Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.1(1a) image and will not work with earlier releases.
Compatibility Matrix
The latest Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release Compatibility Matrix for VERITAS Storage Foundation for Networks Software is available from the following Cisco Systems website.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/ps4159/ps4358/products_device_support_tables_list.html
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Caveats
This section lists the open and resolved caveats for this release. Use Table 3 to determine the status of a particular caveat. In the table, "O" indicates an open caveat and "R" indicates a resolved caveat.
Table 3 Release Caveats and Caveats Corrected Reference
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CSCeh62157
Symptom: If you are booting a system that has one or more SSMs and no ASMs installed, and has not been previously configured for VSFN, the SSM might not start up.
Workaround: Contact Cisco technical support for assistance with starting the SSM.
Related Documentation
The documentation set for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family includes the following documents:
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Virtualization Documentation for ASM
For ASM information, refer to the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch Hardware Installation Guide or the Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide.
For Cisco MDS SAN-OS CLI commands, refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Command Reference.
For information on VERITAS Storage Foundation™ for Networks 1.1, refer to the following Veritas documents available from the http://support.veritas.com/ website:
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Obtaining Documentation
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.
Cisco.com
You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm
You can access the Cisco website at this URL:
You can access international Cisco websites at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml
Documentation DVD
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a Documentation DVD package, which may have shipped with your product. The Documentation DVD is updated regularly and may be more current than printed documentation. The Documentation DVD package is available as a single unit.
Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order a Cisco Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD=) from the Ordering tool or Cisco Marketplace.
Cisco Ordering tool:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/
Cisco Marketplace:
http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/
Ordering Documentation
You can find instructions for ordering documentation at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm
You can order Cisco documentation in these ways:
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/
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Documentation Feedback
You can send comments about technical documentation to bug-doc@cisco.com.
You can submit comments by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address:
Cisco Systems
Attn: Customer Document Ordering
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-9883We appreciate your comments.
Cisco Product Security Overview
Cisco provides a free online Security Vulnerability Policy portal at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html
From this site, you can perform these tasks:
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A current list of security advisories and notices for Cisco products is available at this URL:
If you prefer to see advisories and notices as they are updated in real time, you can access a Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS) feed from this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_psirt_rss_feed.html
Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products
Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you might have identified a vulnerability in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT:
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Tip
Never use a revoked or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in your correspondence with PSIRT is the one that has the most recent creation date in this public key server list:
http://pgp.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?search=psirt%40cisco.com&op=index&exact=on
In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
For all customers, partners, resellers, and distributors who hold valid Cisco service contracts, Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day, award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Technical Support Website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not hold a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.
Cisco Technical Support Website
The Cisco Technical Support Website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The website is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support Website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL:
http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do
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Submitting a Service Request
Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service request is assigned to a Cisco TAC engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest
For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco TAC engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly.
To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:
Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227)
EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55
USA: 1 800 553-2447For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts
Definitions of Service Request Severity
To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions.
Severity 1 (S1)—Your network is "down," or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.
Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.
Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels.
Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.
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http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/
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http://www.cisco.com/go/iqmagazine
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html
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