Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.2(2) Release Date: January 23, 2012 Part Number: OL-25090-02 F0 This document describes the caveats and limitations for switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family. Use this document in conjunction with documents listed in the “Related Documentation” section on page 41.
Introduction Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m • Components Supported, page 2 • MDS 9000 Chassis and Module Support, page 8 • Software Download Process, page 12 • Upgrading Your Cisco MDS NX-OS Software Image, page 15 • Downgrading Your Cisco MDS SAN-OS Software Image, page 19 • New Features in Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.
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MDS 9000 Chassis and Module Support Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 2 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Supported Software and Hardware Components (continued) Component Part Number Description DWDM-X2-xx.xx Dense Wavelength - Division Multiplexi ng (DWDM) MDS 9500 Series DWDM X2 SC optics for 10-Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity to an existing Ethernet DWDM MDS 9200 Series infrastructure, with 15xx.xx nm wavelength, where xx.xx = 60.61, 59.
MDS 9000 Chassis and Module Support Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 3 Cisco MDS NX-OS 5.x Chassis Support Matrix Switch NX-OS 5.
MDS 9000 Chassis and Module Support Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 4 Module Support Matrix for Cisco MDS NX-OS 5.x (continued) Module Description MDS 9500 Series MDS 9222i NX-OS 5.2(x) NX-OS 5.0(x) NX-OS 5.2(x) NX-OS 5.
MDS 9000 Chassis and Module Support Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 5 Module Support Matrix for Cisco MDS NX-OS 4.
Software Download Process Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 6 Module Support Matrix for Cisco MDS SAN-OS 3.
Software Download Process Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 7 Software Release Compatibility Cisco NX-OS Software Minimum NX-OS or SAN-OS Release Tested NX-OS and SAN-OS Releases NX-OS Release 5.2(2) NX-OS Release 5.0(1a) or later NX-OS Release 5.0(1a) and later NX-OS Release 4.2(3) or later NX-OS Release 4.2(3) and later SAN-OS Release 3.3(5) or later SAN-OS Release 3.
Software Download Process Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Selecting the Correct Software Image for an MDS 9100 Series Switch The system and kickstart image that you use for an MDS 9100 series switch depends on which switch you use, as shown in Table 8.
Upgrading Your Cisco MDS NX-OS Software Image Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Upgrading Your Cisco MDS NX-OS Software Image This section lists the guidelines recommended for upgrading your Cisco MDS NX-OS software image and includes the following topics: Note • Upgrading Guidelines Specific to NX-OS Release 5.
Upgrading Your Cisco MDS NX-OS Software Image Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o .
Upgrading Your Cisco MDS NX-OS Software Image Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m – Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Traffic on Gigabit Ethernet ports is disrupted during an upgrade or downgrade. This includes IPS modules and the Gigabit Ethernet ports on the MSM-18/4 module and the MDS 9222i switch. Those nodes that are members of VSANs traversing an FCIP ISL are impacted, and a fabric reconfiguration occurs.
Upgrading Your Cisco MDS NX-OS Software Image Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 11 Nondisruptive Upgrade Path to Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.2(2) Current Release Nondisruptive Upgrade Path and Ordered Upgrade Steps NX-OS: Release 5.2(1) Upgrade directly to NX-OS Release 5.2(2). All 5.0(x) releases Upgrade directly to NX-OS Release 5.2(2). Release 4.2(7b), 4.2(7d), and 4.2(7e) 1. Upgrade to NX-OS Release 5.0(x). 2.
Downgrading Your Cisco MDS SAN-OS Software Image Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 12 lists the SAN-OS and NX-OS releases that are certified for FICON. Refer to the specific release notes for FICON upgrade path information. Table 12 FICON Supported Releases FICON Supported Releases NX-OS Release 5.2(2) Release 4.2(7b) Release 4.2(1b) Release 4.1(1c) SAN-OS Release 3.3(1c) Release 3.2(2c) Release 3.0(3b) Release 3.0(3) Release 3.
Downgrading Your Cisco MDS SAN-OS Software Image Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m • You cannot nondisruptively downgrade from NX-OS Release 5.2(2) to NX-OS Release 5.0(x) if you installed NX-OS Release 5.2(2) on an MDS 9509 or MDS 9506 switch and you installed a Generation 4 module in the switch and performed a full switch reload.
Downgrading Your Cisco MDS SAN-OS Software Image Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m – Fibre Channel Ports: Fibre Channel ports can be nondisruptively downgraded without affecting traffic on the ports. See Table 14 for the nondisruptive downgrade path for all SAN-OS releases. – Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Traffic on Gigabit Ethernet ports is disrupted during a downgrade.
Downgrading Your Cisco MDS SAN-OS Software Image Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 14 Nondisruptive Downgrade Path from NX-OS Release 5.2(2) To NX-OS or SAN-OS Release Nondisruptive Downgrade Path and Ordered Downgrade Steps NX-OS: Release 5.2(1) Downgrade directly form NX-OS Release 5.2(2) All 5.0(x) releases Downgrade directly from NX-OS Release 5.2(2)1, 2 All 4.2(x) and 4.1(x) releases 1. Downgrade to NX-OS Release 5.
New Features in Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.2 Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 15 FICON Downgrade Path To Release with FICON Enabled Downgrade Path NX-OS Release 4.2(7b) You can nondisruptively downgrade directly from NX-OS Release 5.2(2) NX-OS Release 4.2(1b) You can nondisruptively downgrade directly from NX-OS Release 4.2(7b). NX-OS Release 4.1(1c) You can nondisruptively downgrade directly from NX-OS Release 4.2(1b).
New Features in Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.2 Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o .
Modified Features Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m See the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Media Encryption Configuration Guide for more information on configuring and deploying SME Disk. • Cisco Data Center Network Manager for SAN Cisco Fabric Manager and Cisco Data Center Network Manager have merged into a unified product that can now manage and monitor both SAN and LAN environments.
Deprecated Features Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m • Cisco MDS 9000 8-port 10-Gbps Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) module • Cisco MDS 9000 48-port 8-Gbps Advanced Fibre Channel Switching module • Cisco MDS 9000 32-port 8-Gbps Advanced Fibre Channel Switching module You cannot bring up these modules if these features are already configured.
Licensed Cisco NX-OS Software Packages Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Mainframe Package The Cisco MDS 9000 Mainframe package uses the FICON protocol and allows control unit port management for in-band management from IBM S/390 and z/900 processors. FICON VSAN support is provided to help ensure true hardware-based separation of FICON and open systems. Switch cascading, fabric binding, and intermixing are also included in this package.
Limitations and Restrictions Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m I/O Accelerator Package The Cisco I/O Accelerator (IOA) package activates IOA on the Cisco MDS 9222i fabric switch, the Cisco MDS 9000 18/4 Multiservice Module (MSM-18/4), and on the SSN-16 module. The IOA package is licensed per service engine and is tied to the chassis.
Limitations and Restrictions Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m • PPRC Not Supported with FCIP Write Acceleration, page 34 • Configuring a Persistent FCID in an IVR Configuration with Brocade Switches, page 34 • In Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 5.2(x), you cannot install a FCoE module in a switch that is running DMM, SME, or IOA. • Link traps for FCoE devices are sent only when a VFC interface flaps.
Limitations and Restrictions Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m InterVSAN Routing When using InterVSAN Routing (IVR), it is recommended to enable Cisco Fabric Services (CFS) on all IVR-enabled switches. Failure to do so may cause mismatched active zone sets if an error occurs during zone set activation. Java Web Start When using Java Web Start, it is recommended that you do not use an HTML cache or proxy server.
Limitations and Restrictions Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Step 4 Issue the feature ssh command to enable SSH. CFS Cannot Distribute All Call Home Information In MDS NX-OS Release 4.
Limitations and Restrictions Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m For configuration information, refer to the “Configuring Trunking” section in the Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Interfaces Configuration Guide.
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Limitations and Restrictions Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m • Rate Mode: dedicated • Buffer Credits: default value When you configure port mode to auto or E for all ports in the global buffer pool, you need to reconfigure buffer credits on one or more of the ports. The total number of buffer credits configured for all the ports in the global buffer pool should be reduced by 64.
Caveats Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Caveats This section lists the open and resolved caveats for this release. Use Table 16 to determine the status of a particular caveat. In the table, “O” indicates an open caveat and “R” indicates a resolved caveat. . Table 16 Open Caveats and Resolved Caveats Reference NX-OS Software Release (Open or Resolved) NX-OS Software Release (Open or Resolved) 5.2(1) 5.
Caveats Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 16 Open Caveats and Resolved Caveats Reference (continued) DDTS Number NX-OS Software Release (Open or Resolved) NX-OS Software Release (Open or Resolved) 5.2(1) 5.2(2) O R Severity 4 CSCtn68418 Resolved Caveats • CSCtq76711 Symptom: The 8-port FCoE module (DS-X9708-K9) fails to boot up after it is power cycled.
Caveats Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m This symptom might be seen when a switch is downgraded from Cisco NX-OS Release 5.1(x) or Release 5.2(1) to NX-OS Release 4.2(x), and there is no Call Home configuration in the startup configuration. Workaround: This issue is resolved. • CSCtt02102 Symptom: The feature manager is not responsive and goes into a loop.
Caveats Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 5 5 5 2 2 2 sb_part.0.0.0 sb_part.0.0.1 sb_part.0.0.2 12350000 Jan 12 11:54 12350100 Jan 12 11:54 12350200 Jan 12 11:54 This symptom might be seen because after packet decompression of a corrupted packet, the source of the packet is unknown and FCIP is unable to retrieve the FCIP header, SOF, or EOF. FCIP returns SYNC LOSS, which flaps the FCIP link. Workaround: This issue is resolved.
Caveats Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m • CSCtr52721 Symptom: On the 48-port 8-Gbps Advanced Fibre Channel switching module (DSX9248-256K9), port monitoring and alarms for Tx and Rx traffic can get disabled under some conditions for ports that have their speed set as “switchport speed auto.” Workaround: This issue is resolved.
Caveats Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m This symptom was seen because the Call Home feature had duplicate message throttling disabled and there were flapping interfaces that generated thousands of Call Home messages. These messages filled up the ISAN directory. Workaround: This issue is resolved.
Related Documentation Se n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a ck - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Workaround: Use CFS regions if a large number (greater than 512) of application flows need to be configured. CFS regions segment the FCR peer topology into manageable proportions. • CSCtr29423 Symptom: Tape acceleration is not working with the Emulex CNA card.
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