Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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- Updated:
- February 15, 2018
Chapter: New and Changed Information
New and Changed Information
The Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide applies to Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.0(1a) 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.
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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) |
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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) |
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SFP+ transceivers |
Added the SFP+ transceivers information. |
4.1(1b) |
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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 Module, page 43 |
18/4-port Multiservice (MSM-18/4) module |
Added the Storage Media Encryption information. |
3.2(1) |
18/4-Port Multiservice Module, page 43 |
18/4-port Multiservice (MSM-18/4) module |
Added the new 18/4-port Multiservice (MSM-18/4) module. |
3.2(1) |
18/4-Port Multiservice Module, page 43 and "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 2-7. |
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) |
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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 2-47. |
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 1-57 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 1-58 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 2-57, 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 1-57 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 1-52. |
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 1-46. |
Clock module installation |
Added installation procedure for clock modules. |
Not release specific |
The "Removing and Installing Clock Modules" section on page 2-76. |
9500 Shelf Kit |
Added optional shelf bracket kit for the Cisco MDS 9509 Director. |
Not release specific |
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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) |
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Jumper power cord |
Added jumper power cord available for use in a cabinet. |
Not release specific |
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Installation |
Modified Cisco MDS 9509 installation options. |
Not release specific |
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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 2-11. |
Installation of SFP transceivers |
Added instructions for installation and removal of SFP transceivers and cables. |
Not release specific |
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Additional UK power cable |
Added United Kingdom power cable |
Not release specific |
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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 1-50. |
Console port to modem Connection |
Added support for connecting the console port on the Cisco MDS 9500 Series to a modem. |
1.2(2a) |
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COM1 port to modem Connection |
Added support for connecting the COM1 port on the Cisco MDS 9500 Series to a modem. |
1.2(1a) |
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Gigabit Ethernet and CWDM SFP transceivers |
Added support for Gigabit Ethernet/Fibre Channel SFP transceivers and CWDM SFP transceivers. |
1.1(1a) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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. |
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