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)

"Technical Specifications" section on page C-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)

"Technical Specifications" section on page C-1.

SFP+ transceivers

Added the SFP+ transceivers information.

4.1(1b)

"Technical Specifications" section on page C-1.

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)

The "Supervisor-2 Modules" section on page 1-17.

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

The "Cisco MDS 9500 Shelf Bracket" section on page B-13.

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)

The "IP Storage Services Modules" section on page 1-48.

Jumper power cord

Added jumper power cord available for use in a cabinet.

Not release specific

The "Jumper Power Cord" section on page D-11.

Installation

Modified Cisco MDS 9509 installation options.

Not release specific

The "Installation Options" section on page 2-2.

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

The "Removing, Installing, and Verifying Supervisor, Switching, and Services Modules" section on page 2-38.

Additional UK power cable

Added United Kingdom power cable
BS89/13, BS 1363/A, for use with 1900-W power supply.

Not release specific

The "Power Cords" section on page D-7.

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)

The "Connecting to the Console Port" section on page 3-2.

COM1 port to modem Connection

Added support for connecting the COM1 port on the Cisco MDS 9500 Series to a modem.

1.2(1a)

The "Connecting to the COM1 Port" section on page 3-4.

Gigabit Ethernet and CWDM SFP transceivers

Added support for Gigabit Ethernet/Fibre Channel SFP transceivers and CWDM SFP transceivers.

1.1(1a)

The "Supported Transceivers" section on page 1-57.

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)

The "IP Storage Services Modules" section on page 1-48.

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)

The "Switching Modules" section on page 1-32.

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)

The "Switching Modules" section on page 1-32.

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.