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New and Changed Information
The Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide applies to Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 4.2(1) and earlier Cisco MDS SAN-OS releases.
Table 1 lists the new and changed features available with each supported Cisco MDS NX-OS release and SAN-OS release for the Cisco MDS 9500 Series, with the latest release first.
Note
As of NX-OS Release 4.1(1b), SAN-OS has been changed to NX-OS. References to SAN-OS releases before 4.1(1b) still apply.
Table 1 Documented Features for the Cisco MDS 9500 Series
Cisco MDS 16-Port Storage Services Node (SSN-16)
Added Cisco MDS 16-Port Storage Services Node (SSN-16). The SSN-16 module has 16 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports.
4.2(1)
Product Overview chapter.
Cisco MDS 16-Port Storage Services Node (SSN-16) technical specifications
Added Cisco MDS 16-Port Storage Services Node (SSN-16) technical specifications.
4.2(1)
48-port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module
Added 48-port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module. The switching module offers 48 autosensing 1-, 2-, 4- and 8-Gbps Fibre Channel ports and can be used in the Cisco MDS 9500 Series Switches.
4.1(1b)
The "48-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module" section on page 1-33 and the "Technical Specifications" section on page C-1.
24-port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module
Added 24-port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module. The switching module offers 24 autosensing 1-, 2-, 4- and 8-Gbps Fibre Channel ports and can be used in the Cisco MDS 9500 Series Switches.
4.1(1b)
The "24-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module" section on page 1-33 and the "Technical Specifications" section on page C-1.
4/44-port 8-Gbps Host-Optimized Fibre Channel switching module
Added 4/44-port 8-Gbps Host-Optimized Fibre Channel switching module. The switching module offers 48 autosensing 1-, 2-, 4- and 8-Gbps Fibre Channel ports and can be used in any of the Cisco MDS 9500 Series chassis and in the Cisco MDS 9222i Switches.
4.1(1b)
The "4/44-Port 8-Gbps Host-Optimized Fibre Channel Switching Module" section on page 1-33 and the "Technical Specifications" section on page C-1.
Migration to Generation 3 modules
Added the information associated with readying the MDS 9500 Series to support Generation 3 8-Gbps Fibre Channel switching modules.
4.1(1b)
"Migrating to Generation 3 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Modules" section on page A-1.
Crossbar modules
Added DS-13SLT-FAB2 support
4.1(1b)
SFP+ transceivers
Added the SFP+ transceivers information.
4.1(1b)
Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Bladeswitch overview
Description of the Cisco MDS Fibre Channel Bladeswitch for IBM BladeCenter.
3.3(1a)
Product Overview chapter.
18/4-port Multiservice (MSM-18/4) module
Added information on IPV6 support.
3.3(1a)
Product Overview chapter.
18/4-port Multiservice (MSM-18/4) module
Added information on SAN extension support.
3.3(1a)
18/4-port Multiservice (MSM-18/4) module
Added the Storage Media Encryption information.
3.2(1)
18/4-port Multiservice (MSM-18/4) module
Added the new 18/4-port Multiservice (MSM-18/4) module.
3.2(1)
The "18/4-Port Multiservice Module" section on page 1-43and the "Technical Specifications" section on page C-1.
Cisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director
Added Cisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director. The chassis consists of 13 horizontal slots, where slots 1 to 6 and slots 9 to 13 are reserved for switching, services, and IPS modules, and slots 7 and 8 are for Supervisor-2 modules only.
3.0(1)
The "Chassis" section on page 1-2 and the "Installing the Cisco MDS 9513 Director in a Rack" section on page E-7.
Supervisor-2 module
Added Supervisor-2 module. Supervisor-2 modules can be used in the Cisco MDS 9509 and 9506 Director in slots 5 and 6. Dual Supervisor-2 modules must be used in slots 7 and 8 of the Cisco MDS 9513 Director.
3.0(1)
48-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module
Added 48-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module. The switching module offers 48 autosensing 1-, 2-, and 4-Gbps Fibre Channel ports and can be used in any of the Cisco MDS 9500 Series chassis and in the Cisco MDS 9216i and 9216A Switches.
3.0(1)
The "48-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module" section on page 1-34 and the "Technical Specifications" section on page C-1.
24-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module
Added 24-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module. The switching module offers 24 autosensing 1-, 2-, and 4-Gbps Fibre Channel ports and can be used in any of the Cisco MDS 9500 Series chassis and in the Cisco MDS 9216i and 9216A Switches.
3.0(1)
The "24-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module" section on page 1-35 and the "Technical Specifications" section on page C-1.
12-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module
Added 12-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module. The switching module can be used in any of the Cisco MDS 9500 Series chassis and in the Cisco MDS 9216i and 9216A Switches.
3.0(1)
The "12-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module" section on page 1-35 and the "Technical Specifications" section on page C-1.
4-port 10-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module
Added 4-port 10-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module. The switching module offers four dedicated bandwidth Fibre Channel ports running at 10 Gbps with no oversubscription.
3.0(1)
The "4-Port 10-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module" section on page 1-36 and "Technical Specifications" section on page C-1.
Crossbar modules
Added crossbar modules. The Cisco MDS 9513 Director supports two crossbar modules located at the rear of the chassis. Each Supervisor-2 module has an associated crossbar module.
3.0(1)
The "Crossbar Modules" section on page 1-25 and "Removing and Installing a Crossbar Module" section on page E-47.
X2 transceiver
Added the X2 transceiver information. The X2 transceiver is a small form-factor pluggable optimized for 10-Gbps applications.
3.0(1)
The "X2 Transceivers" section on page 1-56 and the "X2 Transceiver Specifications" section on page 19.
Fibre Channel SFP transceiver
Added 4-Gbps Fibre Channel SFP transceiver.
3.0(1)
The "Fibre Channel SFP Transceivers" section on page 1-57 and the "SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Specifications" section on page C-22.
3000W Power Supply for the Cisco MDS 9509 Director
Added 3000W power supply for the Cisco MDS 9509 Director.
3.0(1)
The "Cisco MDS 9509 Power Supplies" section on page 1-12, "Installing an AC Power Supply in the Cisco MDS 9509 Director" section on page E-57, and the "Specifications for the Cisco MDS 9509 Power Supplies" section on page C-9.
Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver
Added Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver.
Not release specific
The "Supported Transceivers" section on page 1-56 and the "SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Specifications" section on page C-22.
32-port Fibre Channel Storage Services Module (SSM)
Added 32-port Fibre Channel Storage Services Module (SSM).
2.0(2b)
The "32-Port Fibre Channel Storage Services Module" section on page 1-51.
14/2-port Multiprotocol Services (MPS-14/2) module
Provided FCIP, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel capability in a multiprotocol module.
2.0(1b)
The "14/2-Port Multiprotocol Services Module" section on page 1-45.
Clock module installation
Added installation procedure for clock modules.
Not release specific
The "Removing and Installing Clock Modules" section on page E-76.
9500 Shelf Kit
Added optional shelf bracket kit for the Cisco MDS 9509 Director.
Not release specific
4-port IP Storage Services (IPS-4) module
Provided FCIP services and iSCSI services capability in a 4-port Gigabit Ethernet module.
1.3(4a)
Jumper power cord
Added jumper power cord available for use in a cabinet.
Not release specific
Installation
Modified Cisco MDS 9509 installation options.
Not release specific
Power supplies
Added information on Cisco MDS 9509 power supplies.
Not release specific
The "Installing the Cisco MDS 9509 Director in a Rack" section on page E-11.
Installation of SFP transceivers
Added instructions for installation and removal of SFP transceivers and cables.
Not release specific
Additional UK power cable
Added United Kingdom power cable
BS89/13, BS 1363/A, for use with 1900-W power supply.Not release specific
Caching Services Module (CSM)
Added virtualization services for reallocating physical resources as virtual resources.
1.3(1)
The "32-Port 2-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module" section on page 1-37.
Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit
Allowed single-user installation and installation in a telco rack.
Not release specific
The "Cisco MDS 9000 Family Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket" section on page B-6.
Advanced Services Module (ASM)
Added support for up to 32 Fibre Channel ports, provided distributed intelligent storage services, and enabled virtualization.
1.2(2a)
The "32-Port Fibre Channel Advanced Services Module" section on page 1-49.
Console port to modem Connection
Added support for connecting the console port on the Cisco MDS 9500 Series to a modem.
1.2(2a)
COM1 port to modem Connection
Added support for connecting the COM1 port on the Cisco MDS 9500 Series to a modem.
1.2(1a)
Gigabit Ethernet and CWDM SFP transceivers
Added support for Gigabit Ethernet/Fibre Channel SFP transceivers and CWDM SFP transceivers.
1.1(1a)
8-port IP Storage Services (IPS-8) module
Provided FCIP services and iSCSI services capability in an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet module.
1.1(1a)
Cisco MDS 9506 Director
Added the Cisco MDS 9506 Director, a multilayer Fibre Channel switch that supports up to six modules.
1.1(1a)
This guide.
16-port Fibre Channel module
Added 16-port Fibre Channel hot-swappable switching module for use with the Cisco MDS 9500 Series.
1.0(2a)
32-port Fibre Channel module
Added 32-port Fibre Channel hot-swappable switching module for use with the Cisco MDS 9500 Series.
1.0(2a)
Cisco MDS 9509 Switch
Added the Cisco MDS 9509 Director, a multilayer Fibre Channel switch that supports up to nine modules.
1.0(2a)
This guide.
