Summary of Contents for HP Cisco MDS 9020 - Fabric Switch
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide, Release 3.x Cisco MDS SAN-OS for Release 3.0(1) Through 3.3(1a)
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C O N T E N T S New and Changed Information liii...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m CLI Command Hierarchy EXEC Mode Options Configuration Mode...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Formatting Flash Devices and File Systems 2-25 Initializing Internal bootflash...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m License Transfers Between Switches 3-16 Displaying License Information...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Committing NTP Configuration Changes 5-23 Discarding NTP Configuration Changes...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Verifying CFS Distribution Status CFS Application Requirements Enabling CFS for an Application...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Recognizing Failure Cases Using the install all Command Upgrading Services Modules...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Copying Configuration Files Backing UpConfiguration Files Rolling Back to a Previous Configuration...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Power Supply Configuration Modes 10-10 Power Supply Configuration Guidelines...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring the SSI Image Boot Variable 11-23 Using the install ssi Command...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Receive Data Field Size 12-16 Configuring Receive Data Field Size...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m NPV Mode 13-3 NP Ports...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m PortChannels 14-18 Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring PortChannels 16-1 C H A P T E R...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Fabric Names 17-6 About Incoming RCFs...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Remote User Authentication 18-3 Defining a Job...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About FICON VSANs 19-11 Displaying Static VSAN Configuration...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About DPVM Database Distribution 21-5 Disabling DPVM Database Distribution...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Clearing a Locked Session 22-11 About IVR NAT and Auto Topology...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring IVR Zones and IVR Zone Sets 22-29 About Activating Zone Sets and Using the force Option...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Importing and Exporting Zone Sets 23-15 Zone Set Duplication...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Device Alias Features 24-1 Device Alias Requirements...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Disabling FSPF for Specific Interfaces 25-9 Clearing FSPF Counters for an Interface...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Displaying FDMI 26-6 RSCN...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Default FICON Port Numbering Scheme 28-8 Port Addresses...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Applying the Saved Configuration Files to the Running Configuration 28-33 Editing FICON Configuration Files...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Displaying Configured fctimer Values 29-8 World Wide Names...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling SNMP Notifications 31-10 Configuring the Notification Target User...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Displaying RADIUS Server Statistics 32-16 Configuring TACACS+...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Default Settings 32-41 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control Lists...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Generating Certificate Requests 34-10 Installing Identity Certificates...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About IKE Policy Negotiation 35-11 Configuring an IKE Policy...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m DHCHAP 36-1 DHCHAP Compatibility with Existing Cisco MDS Features...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Disabling Auto-learning 37-8 Auto-Learning Device Authorization...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Users and Common Roles 39-1 C H A P T E R...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring FCIP 40-1 C H A P T E R...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring FCIP Tape Acceleration 40-34 Displaying Tape Acceleration Activity Information...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m iSCSI Access Control 42-19 Fibre Channel Zoning-Based Access Control...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Changing iSCSI Interface Parameters and the Impact on Load Balancing 42-51 VRRP Load Balancing Algorithm For Selecting Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling the iSNS Server 42-85 iSNS Configuration Distribution...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Verifying IPv4 Static Route Information 43-11 Displaying and Clearing ARPs...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Displaying Statistics 44-9 Displaying Gigabit Ethernet Interface Statistics...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Link-Local Address 46-4 IPv6 Address Type: Multicast...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring SCSI Flow Identifiers 47-5 SCSI Flow Statistics...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring RMON 51-1 C H A P T E R...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m RSPAN Configuration Example 52-20 Configuration in the Source Switch...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Verifying Alert Group Customization 54-9 Call Home Message Level Feature...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Displaying FCC Settings 56-3 56-3...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Troubleshooting Your Fabric 58-1 C H A P T E R...
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Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Monitoring System Processes and Logs 59-1 C H A P T E R...
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m New and Changed Information This document provides release-specific information for each new and changed feature in the Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x software.
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New and Changed Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 1-1 New and Changed Features for Release 3.x (continued) Changed...
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New and Changed Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 1-1 New and Changed Features for Release 3.x (continued) Changed...
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New and Changed Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 1-1 New and Changed Features for Release 3.x (continued) Changed...
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New and Changed Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 1-1 New and Changed Features for Release 3.x (continued) Changed...
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New and Changed Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 1-1 New and Changed Features for Release 3.x (continued) Changed...
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New and Changed Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 1-1 New and Changed Features for Release 3.x (continued) Changed...
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New and Changed Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 1-1 New and Changed Features for Release 3.x (continued) Changed...
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Preface This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guides.
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Preface Organization S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Chapter Title Description...
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Preface Organization S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Chapter Title Description...
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Preface Organization S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Chapter Title Description...
Preface Document Conventions S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Chapter Title Description...
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Preface Document Conventions S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Screen examples use these conventions: Terminal sessions and information the switch displays are in screen font.
Preface Related Documentation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Related Documentation The documentation set for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family includes the following documents.
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Preface Related Documentation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco Fabric Manager •...
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Preface Related Documentation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and...
Preface Related Documentation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Documentation Feedback You can rate and provide feedback about Cisco technical documents by completing the online feedback form that appears with the technical documents on Cisco.com.
Preface Related Documentation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m We encourage you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product (for example, GnuPG) to encrypt any sensitive information that you send to Cisco.
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Preface Related Documentation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Submitting a Service Request Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests.
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Preface Related Documentation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 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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Preface Related Documentation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m World-class networking training is available from Cisco.
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Product Overview The Cisco MDS 9000 Family of multilayer directors and fabric switches offers intelligent...
Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem –...
Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Storage Services Module (SSM) •...
Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 18/4-port Multiservice FIPS Module with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 •...
Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco SAN-OS Software Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco Fabric Switch for IBM BladeCenter (20 ports;...
Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco SAN-OS Software Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Continue reading this document for more information on configuring the Cisco MDS switch using the CLI.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco SAN-OS Software Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Installing licenses (Chapter 3, “Obtaining and Installing Licenses”)
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco SAN-OS Software Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Switch interoperability (Chapter 29, “Advanced Features and Concepts”)
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Before You Begin This chapter prepares you to configure switches from the CLI.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin About the Switch Prompt S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About the Switch Prompt Refer to the Cisco MDS 9200 Series Hardware Installation Guide or the Cisco MDS 9500 Series Note...
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Default Switch Roles S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Default Switch Roles By default, two roles exist in all switches: Network operator—Has permission to view the configuration.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using the CLI S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 2-1 Frequently Used Switch Command Modes Mode...
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using the CLI S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To start executing commands, enter the command at the top level of the hierarchy (EXEC mode).
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using the CLI S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m purge Deletes unused data View current directory...
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Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using the CLI S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m exit Exit from configure mode fabric-binding...
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Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using the CLI S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m username Configure user information.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using the CLI S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Displaying the Present Working Context Some features have configuration submode hierarchy nested more than one level deep.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Getting Help S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The no and Default Forms of Commands You can issue the no form of any command to perform the following actions: Undo a wrongly issued command.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Managing the Switch Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To list keywords or arguments, enter a question mark in place of a keyword or argument.
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Chapter 2 Before You Begin Managing the Switch Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 2-3 Displays the Software and Hardware Version switch# show version...
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Chapter 2 Before You Begin Managing the Switch Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The interface configuration information can be display in multiple entries in the running configuration.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Displaying Users S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 2-8 Displays the Configuration Per VSAN switch# show runnning vsan 1...
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using the ping and ping ipv6 Commands S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m switch# send Shutting down the system in 2 minutes.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using traceroute and traceroute ipv6 Commands S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 2-3 Options and Defaults for the ping and ping ipv6 Commands (continued) Option...
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Configuring Terminal Parameters S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m switch# traceroute www.cisco.com Tracing route to www.cisco.com [198.133.219.25] 30 hops max, 38 byte packets bras3-l0.pltnca.sbcglobal.net [151.164.184.79] 30 ms...
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Configuring Terminal Parameters S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m From a VTY session (Telnet or SSH): •...
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Configuring the Switch Banner Message S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Setting the Terminal Type Use the terminal terminal-type command in EXEC mode to specify the terminal type for a switch: The syntax for this command is terminal terminal-type terminal-type.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Directing show Command Output to a File S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The following example configures a banner message with the following text “Testing the MOTD Feature.”...
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using CLI Variables S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Using CLI Variables The SAN-OS CLI parser supports the definition and use of variables in CLI commands.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using CLI Variables S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Use the show cli variables command to display user-defined CLI session variables.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using Command Aliases S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m System-Defined Variables Cisco MDS SAN-OS supports one predefined variable: TIMESTAMP.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin About Flash Devices S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Defining Command Aliases You can define command aliases using the cli alias name command in configuration mode.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Formatting Flash Devices and File Systems S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Internal bootflash All switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family have one internal bootflash: that resides in the supervisor or switching module.You have access to two locations within the internal bootflash: file system.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using Switch File Systems S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Use the format bootflash: command to only format the bootflash: file system.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using Switch File Systems S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Compressing and Uncompressing Files, page 2-32 •...
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using Switch File Systems S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Any file saved in the volatile: file system is erased when the switch reboots.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using Switch File Systems S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Listing the Files in a Directory The dir command displays the contents of the current directory or the specified directory.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using Switch File Systems S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If a file with the same name already exists in the destination directory, that file is overwritten by the Caution moved file.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using Switch File Systems S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If the current directory is slot0:mydir, this command copies slot0:mydir/samplefile to slot0:mydir/mystorage/samplefile.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Using Switch File Systems S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Saving Command Output to a File You can force all screen output to go to a file by appending >...
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Command Scripts S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m You see the last 10 lines of the mylog file.
Chapter 2 Before You Begin Command Scripts S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Using CLI Variables in Scripts You can use CLI variables defined by the cli var command (see the “Using CLI Variables”...
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Chapter 2 Before You Begin Command Scripts S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m This command is useful within scripts.
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Chapter 2 Before You Begin Command Scripts S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 2-36 OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m A R T Cisco MDS SAN-OS Installation and Switch Management...
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Obtaining and Installing Licenses Licenses are available in all switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family.
Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Licensing Model S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m License enforcement—A mechanism that prevents a feature from being used without first obtaining •...
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Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Licensing Model S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The licensing model defined for the Cisco MDS product line has two options: Feature-based licenses allow features that are applicable to the entire switch.
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Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Licensing Model S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The Cisco MDS 9216i switch enables SAN extension features on the two fixed IP services ports only.
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Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Licensing Model S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 3-1 Feature-Based Licenses (continued) Feature License...
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Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Licensing Model S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 3-1 Feature-Based Licenses (continued) Feature License...
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Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Licensing Model S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 3-1 Feature-Based Licenses (continued) Feature License...
Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Licensing High Availability S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 3-1 Feature-Based Licenses (continued) Feature License...
Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Obtaining a Factory-Installed License S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Obtaining a Factory-Installed License You can obtain factory-installed licenses for a new switch.
Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Obtaining the License Key File S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Obtaining the License Key File Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide for details on installing Note...
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Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Installing the License Key File S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m When you check the check box for a switch, the PAK or license file name field for that switch becomes editable.
Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Backing Up License Files S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m switch# show license file Permanent.lic Permanent.lic: SERVER this_host ANY...
Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Uninstalling Licenses S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Application ----------- qos_manager...
Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Updating Licenses S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enterprise.lic Ficon.lic Disable the features provided by the license to be uninstalled.
Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Grace Period Alerts S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Update the license file using the update license url command, where url specifies the bootflash:, slot0:, Step 6 or volatile: location of the updated license file.
Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses License Transfers Between Switches S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Daily alerts from January 30th to May 21st.
Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Displaying License Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 3-2 Displays Information About Current License Usage switch# show license usage...
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Chapter 3 Obtaining and Installing Licenses Displaying License Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 3-6 Displays a List of Installed License Key Files switch# show license brief...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R On-Demand Port Activation Licensing This chapter describes how to use the on-demand port activation licensing feature on the Cisco MDS...
Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing About On-Demand Port Activation Licensing S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Port-Naming Conventions Table 4-1 describes the port-naming conventions for the four Cisco Fabric switches.
Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing About On-Demand Port Activation Licensing S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 4-3 Cisco Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem Default Port Licenses (ext1 - ext4) EXT 1...
Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing About On-Demand Port Activation Licensing S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Default Configuration Example 4-1 shows the default port license configuration for the Cisco MDS 9124 Switch.
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Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing About On-Demand Port Activation Licensing S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m --------------------------------------------------- Interface Cookie...
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Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing About On-Demand Port Activation Licensing S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 16830464 16855040 16850944...
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Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing About On-Demand Port Activation Licensing S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 16822272 16838656 16842752...
Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing About On-Demand Port Activation Licensing S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 16842752 ----------- License Status Definitions...
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Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing About On-Demand Port Activation Licensing S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 10G_PORT_ACTIVATION_PKG Unused --------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing Configuring Port Activation Licenses S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m You can use the show license usage command to view any licenses assigned to a switch.
Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing Configuring Port Activation Licenses S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Moving Licenses Among Ports, page 4-12 •...
Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing Configuring Port Activation Licenses S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Moving Licenses Among Ports On the Cisco Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem and the Cisco Fabric Switch for IBM Note...
Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing On-Demand Port Activation License Example S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m On-Demand Port Activation License Example The following example shows how to do the following tasks: Make a port ineligible...
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Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing On-Demand Port Activation License Example S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Make port fc1/8 ineligible to receive a license.
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Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing On-Demand Port Activation License Example S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m fc1/13 16826368 acquired...
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Chapter 4 On-Demand Port Activation Licensing On-Demand Port Activation License Example S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m port-license acquire channel-group 122 force no shutdown...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Initial Configuration This chapter includes the following sections:...
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Starting a Switch in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Starting a Switch in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family The following procedure is a review of the tasks you should have completed during hardware installation, including starting up the switch.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Initial Setup Routine S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The IP address can only be configured from the CLI.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Initial Setup Routine S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m There is no default password so you must explicitly configure a strong password.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Initial Setup Routine S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 5-1 Management Access to Switches Router...
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Initial Setup Routine S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Out-of-Band Management You can configure both in-band and out-of-band configuration together by entering Yes in both Step 11c...
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Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Initial Setup Routine S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enter yes (yes is the default) to create an SNMPv3 account.
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Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Initial Setup Routine S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enable the ip routing? (yes/no) [y]: yes Enter yes (yes is the default) to configure a static route (recommended).
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Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Initial Setup Routine S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enter the number of key bits within the specified range.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Initial Setup Routine S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m ip route dest_prefix dest_mask dest_address ip default-network dest_prefix ip default-gateway default_gateway...
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Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Initial Setup Routine S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enter yes to enter the setup mode.
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Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Initial Setup Routine S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enter the IPv4 subnet mask.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Initial Setup Routine S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enter deny (deny is the default) to deny a default zone policy configuration.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Accessing the Switch S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Would you like to enter the basic configuration dialog (yes/no): yes The setup utility guides you through the basic configuration process.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Assigning a Switch Name S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Assigning a Switch Name Each switch in the fabric requires a unique name.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring Date, Time, and Time Zone S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m MAC-Address(es) Serial-Num --------------------------------------...
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring Date, Time, and Time Zone S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 4...
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Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring Date, Time, and Time Zone S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To enable the daylight saving time clock adjustment, follow these steps:In 2007, the U.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration NTP Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If you want to configure daylight savings time on multiple switches simultaneously, see the RUN CLI command feature in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration NTP Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m A peer configured alone takes on the role of a server and should be used as backup.
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Chapter 5 Initial Configuration NTP Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure NTP in a server association using IPv4 addresses, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
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Chapter 5 Initial Configuration NTP Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration NTP Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m NTP CFS Distribution You can enable NTP fabric distribution for all Cisco MDS switches in the fabric.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration NTP Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Discarding NTP Configuration Changes After making the configuration changes, you can choose to discard the changes or to commit them.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Management Interface Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Management Interface Configuration The management interface on the switch allows multiple simultaneous Telnet or SNMP sessions.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Default Gateway Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To obtain remote management access using IPv6 addressing parameters, follow these steps: Command Command...
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Telnet Server Connection S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 5-4 Default Gateway Default...
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring Console Port Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Disabling a Telnet Connection To disable Telnet connections to the switch, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring COM1 Port Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The following example displays output from an MDS switch with a Supervisor-1 module.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring Modem Connections S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Description Step 6...
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring Modem Connections S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Guidelines to Configure Modems We recommend you use the COM1 port to connect the modem from any director in the Cisco MDS 9500 Series or any switch in the Cisco MDS 9200 Series.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring Modem Connections S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling Modem Connections To configure a modem connection through the COM1 port, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring Modem Connections S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m S0=1—Pick up after one ring •...
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring Modem Connections S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring a User-Specified Initialization String To configure a user-specified initialization string through the COM1 port, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring Modem Connections S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Connect the modem to the switch as specified in the Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Guide or the Step 2 Cisco MDS 9200 Series Hardware Installation Guide.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring CDP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring CDP The Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) is an advertisement protocol used by Cisco devices to advertise itself to other Cisco devices in the same network.
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring CDP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To globally configure the refresh time interval for the CDP protocol, follow these steps: Command Command...
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Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring CDP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 5-1 Displays All CDP Capable Interfaces and Parameters switch# show cdp all...
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Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring CDP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 5-5 Displays CDP Parameters for the Management Interface switch# show cdp interface mgmt 0...
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Chapter 5 Initial Configuration Configuring CDP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Device ID:0 Entry address(es): IP Address: 0.0.0.0...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Using the CFS Infrastructure The Cisco MDS SAN-OS software uses the Cisco Fabric Services (CFS) infrastructure to enable...
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure About CFS S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m This section includes the following topics: Cisco SAN-OS Features Using CFS, page 6-2 •...
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure About CFS S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Three modes of distribution.
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure Disabling CFS Distribution on a Switch S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Uncoordinated Distribution Uncoordinated distributions are used to distribute information that is not expected to conflict with that from a peer.
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure CFS Application Requirements S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Verifying CFS Distribution Status The show cfs status command displays the status of CFS distribution on the switch.
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure Locking the Fabric S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The show cfs application command only displays applications registered with CFS.
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure Committing Changes S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m switch# show cfs lock Application: ntp Scope...
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure Discarding Changes S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Discarding Changes If you discard configuration changes, the application flushes the pending database and releases locks in the fabric.
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure CFS Merge Support S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m In case of a successful merge, the merged database is distributed to all switches in the combined fabric and the entire new fabric remains in a consistent state.
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Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure CFS Merge Support S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m --------------------------------------------------------- Switch WWN IP Address...
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure CFS Distribution over IP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m CFS Distribution over IP You can configure CFS to distribute information over IP for networks containing switches that are not reachable over Fibre Channel.
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure CFS Distribution over IP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 6-2 Network Example 2 with Fibre Channel and IP Connections Node A...
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure CFS Distribution over IP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Verifying the CFS Over IP Configuration To verify the CFS over IP configuration, use the show cfs status command.
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure CFS Distribution over IP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Verifying IP Multicast Address Configuration for CFS over IP To verify the IP multicast address configuration for CFS over IP, use the show cfs status command.
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure CFS Regions S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m CFS Regions This section contains the following topics: About CFS Regions, page 6-15...
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure CFS Regions S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Managing CFS Regions This section describes how to manage a CFS region.
Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Removing an Application from a Region Removing an application from a region is the same as moving the application back to the default region or to Region 0, that is, bringing the entire fabric into the scope of distribution for the application.
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Chapter 6 Using the CFS Infrastructure Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 6-18 OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Software Images This chapter describes how to install and upgrade Cisco MDS SAN-OS software images.
Chapter 7 Software Images About Software Images S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Dependent Factors for Software Installation The software image install procedure is dependent on the following factors: Software images—The kickstart and system image files reside in directories or folders that can be...
Chapter 7 Software Images Essential Upgrade Prerequisites S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 7-3 Supervisor Module Software Image Naming Conventions for MDS 9500 Series Cisco MDS 9500 Series...
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Chapter 7 Software Images Essential Upgrade Prerequisites S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Schedule the upgrade when the fabric is stable and steady.
Chapter 7 Software Images Software Upgrade Methods S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Commands •...
Chapter 7 Software Images Automated Upgrades S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m For high availability, you need to connect the ethernet port for both active and standby Note supervisors to the same network or virtual LAN.
Chapter 7 Software Images Automated Upgrades S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 7-1 The Effect of the install all Command Cisco MDS 9500 Series switch...
Chapter 7 Software Images Automated Upgrades S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Recognizing Failure Cases The following situations cause the installation to end: If the standby supervisor module bootflash: file system does not have sufficient space to accept the...
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Chapter 7 Software Images Automated Upgrades S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Verifying image bootflash:/kickstart-img [####################] 100% -- SUCCESS Verifying image bootflash:/system-img...
Chapter 7 Software Images Automated Upgrades S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Module 6: Waiting for module online.
Chapter 7 Software Images Automated Upgrades S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 7-5 SSI Boot Image Updating Affects on SSM Traffic Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release...
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Chapter 7 Software Images Automated Upgrades S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Extracting “system”...
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Chapter 7 Software Images Automated Upgrades S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m INIT: version 2.78 booting Checking all filesystems..r.r..
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Chapter 7 Software Images Automated Upgrades S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Module 2: Disruptive upgrading.
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Chapter 7 Software Images Automated Upgrades S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Module Image Running-Version...
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Chapter 7 Software Images Automated Upgrades S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Please provide a complete URI switch# install all system scp: Please provide a complete URI...
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Chapter 7 Software Images Automated Upgrades S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m non-disruptive reset non-disruptive...
Chapter 7 Software Images Upgrade Status Verification S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Upgrade Status Verification Use the show install all status command to view the ongoing install all command or the log of the last installed install all command from a console, SSH, or Telnet session.
Chapter 7 Software Images Non-Disruptive Upgrades on Fabric and Modular Switches S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco Fabric Switch for IBM BladeCenter •...
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Chapter 7 Software Images Non-Disruptive Upgrades on Fabric and Modular Switches S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If there is insufficient space available in the system to load the new images, then you will be notified •...
Chapter 7 Software Images Non-Disruptive Upgrades on Fabric and Modular Switches S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Verifying image bootflash:/isan-164 for boot variable "system".
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Chapter 7 Software Images Non-Disruptive Upgrades on Fabric and Modular Switches S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Compatibility check is done: Module bootable...
Chapter 7 Software Images Non-Disruptive Upgrades on Fabric and Modular Switches S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m It is recommended that you enable port-fast on the ethernet interface of the catalyst to which the Caution management interface of the fabric switch is connected.
Chapter 7 Software Images Manual Upgrade on a Dual Supervisor Module Switch S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m switch# show install all failure-reason Service: "cfs"...
Chapter 7 Software Images Manual Upgrade on a Dual Supervisor Module Switch S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The Cisco MDS 9216 Switch does not have an external CompactFlash (see the “Managing Note...
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Chapter 7 Software Images Manual Upgrade on a Dual Supervisor Module Switch S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Before issuing this command, be sure to read the release notes to verify compatibility issues between the Caution loader and the kickstart or system images.
Chapter 7 Software Images Manual Upgrade on a Dual Supervisor Module Switch S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Copyright (c) 2002-2003, Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Chapter 7 Software Images Manual Upgrade on a Dual Supervisor Module Switch S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco Storage Area Networking Operating System (SAN-OS) Software TAC support: http://www.cisco.com/tac Copyright (c) 2002-2003 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Chapter 7 Software Images Quick Upgrade S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Quick Upgrade To perform a quick upgrade on a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch, follow these steps: Step 1...
Chapter 7 Software Images Maintaining Supervisor Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Save the running configuration to the startup configuration.
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Chapter 7 Software Images Maintaining Supervisor Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To migrate from Supervisor-1 modules to Supervisor-2 modules on a Cisco MDS 9509 or 9506 switch, follow these steps: Ensure that the configured domain ID is the same as the current domain ID for every VSAN on the switch...
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Chapter 7 Software Images Maintaining Supervisor Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m switch# copy running-config startup-config Verify that the switch is running Cisco SAN-OS Release 3.0(1) or later.
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Chapter 7 Software Images Maintaining Supervisor Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Install the Supervisor-2 module in the chassis.
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Chapter 7 Software Images Maintaining Supervisor Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m INIT: version 2.78 booting Checking all filesystems..
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Chapter 7 Software Images Maintaining Supervisor Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m This supervisor (sup-2) ----------------------- Redundancy state:...
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Chapter 7 Software Images Maintaining Supervisor Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m INIT: Switching to runlevel: 3 INIT: Sending processes the TERM signal INIT: (boot)#...
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Chapter 7 Software Images Maintaining Supervisor Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Remove the Supervisor-1 module from the chassis.
Chapter 7 Software Images Installing Generation 2 Modules in Generation 1 Chassis S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Standby Supervisor Module Boot Variable Version If the standby supervisor module boot variable images are not the same version as those running on the active supervisor module, the software forces the standby supervisor module to run the same version as...
Chapter 7 Software Images Replacing Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Generation 1 and Generation 2 switching modules can be installed on Cisco MDS 9500 Family •...
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Chapter 7 Software Images Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 7-6 Default Image Settings Parameters...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Working with Configuration Files This chapter describes how to initially configure switches using the configuration files so they can be...
Chapter 8 Working with Configuration Files Managing Configuration Files S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m interface mgmt0 ip address 172.22.95.112 255.255.255.0 no shutdown...
Chapter 8 Working with Configuration Files Managing Configuration Files S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m From an External CompactFlash Disk (slot0:) Note The physical media must be inserted into slot0: after you log into the switch.
Chapter 8 Working with Configuration Files Managing Configuration Files S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To an External CompactFlash Disk (slot0:) To save a configuration file on an external CompactFlash device, follow these steps: Step 1...
Chapter 8 Working with Configuration Files Managing Configuration Files S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m switch# show cfs application ---------------------------------------------- Application...
Chapter 8 Working with Configuration Files Managing Configuration Files S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 8-1 copy Command Syntax (continued) Scheme...
Chapter 8 Working with Configuration Files Managing Configuration Files S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m switch# copy nvram:startup-config bootflash:my-config This example shows how to back up the startup configuration to the TFTP server (ASCII file).
Chapter 8 Working with Configuration Files Accessing File Systems on the Standby Supervisor Module S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Wait until all modules are back online—the module status displays in response to the show module Step 2...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring High Availability The Cisco MDS 9500 Series of multilayer directors support application restartability and nondisruptive...
Chapter 9 Configuring High Availability Switchover Mechanisms S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Directors in the Cisco MDS 9500 Series have two supervisor modules (sup-1 and sup-2) in slots 5 and 6 (Cisco MDS 9509 and 9506 Switches) or slots 7 and 8 (Cisco MDS 9513 Switch).
Chapter 9 Configuring High Availability Switchover Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Switchover Guidelines Be aware of the following guidelines when performing a switchover: When you manually initiate a switchover, system messages indicate the presence of two supervisor...
Chapter 9 Configuring High Availability Process Restartability S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Process Restartability Process restartability provides the high availability functionality in Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches.
Chapter 9 Configuring High Availability Displaying HA Status Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m This example output shows that automatic copying is disabled.
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Chapter 9 Configuring High Availability Displaying HA Status Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 9-1 Redundancy States State...
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Chapter 9 Configuring High Availability Displaying HA Status Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 9-3 Internal States (continued) State...
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Chapter 9 Configuring High Availability Displaying HA Status Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Managing System Hardware This chapter provides details on how to manage system hardware other than services and switching...
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware Displaying Switch Hardware Inventory S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m NAME: "Slot 6", DESCR: "Supervisor/Fabric-1"...
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Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware Displaying Switch Hardware Inventory S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Module in slot 1 is empty Module in slot 2 is empty Module in slot 3 is empty...
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware Running Compact Flash Tests S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Running Compact Flash Tests In Cisco SAN-OS Release 3.1(3), you can run the CompactFlash CRC checksum test to identify if the CompactFlash firmware is corrupted and needs to be updated.
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware Running Compact Flash Tests S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m switch(config)# system health module 4 cf-crc-check To disable automatic CompactFlash CRC checksum testing, use the no system health module cf-crc-check command in EXEC mode.
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware Updating the CompactFlash Firmware S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Test Frequency Status...
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware Updating the CompactFlash Firmware S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling and Disabling the CompactFlash Firmware Update By default, the CompactFlash firmware is updated automatically every30 days.
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware Updating the CompactFlash Firmware S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To disable the CompactFlash CRC firmware update test failure action, use the no system health module cf-re-flash failure-action command in configuration mode.
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware Displaying the Switch Serial Number S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Test statistics for module 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test Name...
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware Displaying Power Usage Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Displaying Power Usage Information Use the show environment power command to display the actual power usage information for the entire switch.
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware Power Supply Configuration Modes S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Combined mode—Uses the combined capacity of both power supplies.
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Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware Power Supply Configuration Modes S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 10-1 Redundant Mode Power Supply Scenarios Power...
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware About Crossbar Management S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m You decide to change the switch to redundant mode.
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware About Crossbar Management S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 32-port 2-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module •...
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware About Module Temperature S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To reactivate the external crossbar module, you must remove and reinsert or replace the Note crossbar module.
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware About Module Temperature S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m A threshold value of -127 indicates that no thresholds are configured or applicable.
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware About Fan Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Outlet Intake Outlet...
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Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware About Fan Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 10-6 Displays Chassis Fan Information switch# show environment fan ------------------------------------------------------...
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware About Clock Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 10-1 Cisco MDS 9513 Front Fan Module Numbering The rear fan module (DS-13SLT-FAN-R) on the Cisco MDS 9513 Director has only two fans.
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware Displaying Environment Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m We recommend that the failed clock module be replaced during a maintenance window.
Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Power Usage Summary: -------------------- Power Supply redundancy mode:...
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Chapter 10 Managing System Hardware Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 10-22 OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Managing Modules This chapter describes how to manage switching and services modules (also known as line cards) and...
Chapter 11 Managing Modules About Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 11-1 Supervisor Module Options Number of...
Chapter 11 Managing Modules About Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 11-2 Supervisor Module Terms and Usage in Console Displays Module Terms...
Chapter 11 Managing Modules Verifying the Status of a Module S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Verifying the Status of a Module Before you begin configuring the switch, you need to ensure that the modules in the chassis are functioning as designed.
Chapter 11 Managing Modules Connecting to a Module S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 11-3 Module States Module Status...
Chapter 11 Managing Modules Reloading Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To attach to a module, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 11 Managing Modules Preserving Module Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Power Cycling Modules To power cycle any module, follow these steps: Identify the module that needs to be reset.
Chapter 11 Managing Modules Purging Module Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 11-4 Switching Module Configuration Status Scenario...
Chapter 11 Managing Modules Powering Off Switching Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m will receive an error message that prevents you from proceeding with the configuration.
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Chapter 11 Managing Modules Identifying Module LEDs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 11-5 LEDs for the Cisco MDS 9200 Series Supervisor Modules (continued) Status...
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Chapter 11 Managing Modules Identifying Module LEDs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 11-7 describes the LEDs for the 16-port and 32-port switching modules, and the 4-port, 12-port, 24-port, and 48-port Generation 2 switching modules.
Chapter 11 Managing Modules EPLD Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 11-8 LEDs for the Cisco MDS 9500 Series Supervisor Modules Status...
Chapter 11 Managing Modules EPLD Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Refer to the Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release Notes to verify if the EPLD has changed for the Cisco SAN-OS image version being used.
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Chapter 11 Managing Modules EPLD Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Use the install module number epld url command on the active supervisor module to upgrade EPLD Step 6 images for a module.
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Chapter 11 Managing Modules EPLD Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Use the show version epld url command to view the available EPLD versions (see Example 11-2).
Chapter 11 Managing Modules SSM Feature Support S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m SSM Feature Support Table 11-9 lists the features supported on the Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.x for the SSM.
Chapter 11 Managing Modules Upgrading the SSI Boot Image on an SSM S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Use the install ssi command to install the SSI boot image on the SSM.
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Chapter 11 Managing Modules Upgrading the SSI Boot Image on an SSM S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Issue the show version command to ensure that your switch is running Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release Step 2 2.1(1a) or later system and kickstart images.
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Chapter 11 Managing Modules Upgrading the SSI Boot Image on an SSM S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m switch# dir bootflash: 12288 Jan 01 00:01:06 1980 lost+found/ 14765056 Mar 21 15:35:06 2005 m9500-sf1ek9-kickstart-mz.2.1.1.bin...
Chapter 11 Managing Modules Upgrading the SSI Boot Image on an SSM S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The show module command output shows that the standby supervisor is in slot 6.
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Chapter 11 Managing Modules Upgrading the SSI Boot Image on an SSM S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Log into the switch through the console port, an SSH session, or a Telnet session.
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Chapter 11 Managing Modules Upgrading the SSI Boot Image on an SSM S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Storage Services Module DS-X9032-SSM Supervisor/Fabric-1...
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Chapter 11 Managing Modules Upgrading the SSI Boot Image on an SSM S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Ports Module-Type Model...
Chapter 11 Managing Modules Managing SSMs and Supervisor Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Managing SSMs and Supervisor Modules This section describes the considerations for replacing SSMs and supervisor modules and for upgrading and downgrading Cisco MDS SAN-OS releases.
Chapter 11 Managing Modules Managing SSMs and Supervisor Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m switch(config)# boot ssi modflash://2-1/m9000-ek9-ssi-mz.2.1.2.bin module 2 Considerations for Upgrading and Downgrading Cisco MDS SAN-OS Releases Consider the following when upgrading and downgrading the Cisco MDS SAN-OS software on a switch...
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Chapter 11 Managing Modules Managing SSMs and Supervisor Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Extracting "loader"...
Chapter 11 Managing Modules Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m -- SUCCESS "Switching over onto standby".
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Chapter 11 Managing Modules Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 11-32 OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring Interfaces A switch's main function is to relay frames from one data link to another.
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Fibre Channel Interfaces, page 12-11 •...
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m We recommend that you configure your E ports on a 16-port switching module.
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m When a module is removed and replaced with the same type of module, the configuration is retained.
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m TL Port In translative loop port (TL port) mode, an interface functions as a translative loop port.
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m ST Port In the SPAN tunnel port (ST port) mode, an interface functions as an entry point port in the source switch for the RSPAN Fibre Channel tunnel.
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m N Port Identifier Virtualization N port identifier virtualization (NPIV) provides a means to assign multiple FC IDs to a single N port.
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 12-2 Operational States Operational State...
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Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 12-4 Reason Codes for Nonoperational States (continued) Applicable...
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Fibre Channel Interfaces To configure a Fibre Channel interface, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Graceful Shutdown Interfaces on a port are shutdown by default (unless you modified the initial configuration).
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Interface Modes To configure the interface mode, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To ensure that ports that are part of ISLs do not get changed to port mode F, configure the ports in port Note mode E, rather than in Auto mode.
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Autosensing Autosensing speed is enabled on all 4-Gbps switching module interfaces by default.
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 12-3 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Switch Interface Modes Status LED...
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Switch Port Attribute Default Values You can configure attribute default values for various switch port attributes.
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Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Trunk vsans (up) (1,100,3000) Trunk vsans (isolated)
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Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Hardware is Fibre Channel, SFP is short wave laser Port WWN is 20:8d:00:05:30:00:97:9e Admin port mode is FX...
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Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Belongs to port-channel 2 Trunk vsans (admin allowed and active) (1,100,3000) Trunk vsans (up)
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Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 12-9 Display Interface Counters in Brief Format switch# show interface counters brief -------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Fibre Channel Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m interface fc9/1 switchport speed 2000 interface fc9/1...
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces TL Ports for Private Loops S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m interface fc4/9 interface fc4/1 Example 12-15...
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces TL Ports for Private Loops S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Displaying the ALPA Cache Contents, page 12-32 •...
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces TL Ports for Private Loops S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 12-4 TL Port Translation Support Examples Private...
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Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces TL Ports for Private Loops S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The show tlport command displays the TL port interface configurations.
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Buffer Credits S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Manually Inserting Entries into ALPA Cache To manually insert entries into the ALPA cache, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Buffer Credits S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The receive BB_credit ( ) value may be configured for each FC interface.
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Buffer Credits S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Performance Buffers Performance buffers are not supported on the Cisco MDS 9124 Fabric Switch, the Cisco Fabric Switch Note...
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Buffer Credits S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Extended BB_credits on Generation 1 Switching Modules The BB_credits feature allows you to configure up to 255 receive buffers on Generation 1 switching modules.
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Buffer Credits S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The extended BB_credit configuration takes precedence over the receive BB_credit and performance Note buffer configurations.
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Management Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Displaying BB_Credit Information To display the BB_credit information, use the show interface bbcredit command (see Example 12-21...
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Management Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Management Interfaces Before you begin to configure the management interface manually, obtain the switch’s IPv4 address and subnet mask, or the IPv6 address.
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces VSAN Interfaces S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 6...
Chapter 12 Configuring Interfaces Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m After configuring the VSAN interface, you can configure an IP address or Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) feature (see Chapter 43, “Configuring IP...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring N Port Virtualization N Port virtualization (NPV) reduces the number of Fibre Channel domain IDs in SANs.
Chapter 13 Configuring N Port Virtualization About NPV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 13-1 Cisco NPV Fabric Configuration NPV-Core Switch...
Chapter 13 Configuring N Port Virtualization About NPV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 13-2 Cisco NPV Configuration–Interface View Host...
Chapter 13 Configuring N Port Virtualization About NPV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m rate-mode Configure rate mode oversubscription limit rmon...
Chapter 13 Configuring N Port Virtualization About NPV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 13-3 Internal FLOGI Flows NPV Core Switch...
Chapter 13 Configuring N Port Virtualization NPV Guidelines and Requirements S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m a new external interface was brought up, the existing load was not distributed automatically to the newly available external interface.
Chapter 13 Configuring N Port Virtualization Configuring NPV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m NPV Traffic Management Guidelines When deploying NPV traffic management, follow theseguidelines: Use NPV traffic management only when the automatic traffic engineering by the NPV device is not...
Chapter 13 Configuring N Port Virtualization Configuring NPV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m On the 91x4 platform, before you downgrade from 3.2(2b) to prior versions, shut the F-port, enable and disable the FC domain persistency for that VSAN and then up the F-port.
Chapter 13 Configuring N Port Virtualization Configuring NPV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure list of external interfaces per server interfaces, perform the following tasks: Command Purpose...
Chapter 13 Configuring N Port Virtualization Verifying NPV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m You must explicitly configure the WWN of the internal FLOGI in DPVM.If DPVM is configured on •...
Chapter 13 Configuring N Port Virtualization Verifying NPV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m symbolic-node-name :para-3 port-type :N port-ip-addr :0.0.0.0...
Chapter 13 Configuring N Port Virtualization Verifying NPV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Verifying NPV Traffic Management To display the NPV traffic map, enter the show npv traffic-map command.
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules The Cisco MDS 9500 Series switches and Cisco MDS 9216A and Cisco MDS 9216i switches support a...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules About Generation 2 Modules and Switches S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 14-1 Generation 2 Fibre Channel Modules and Fabric Switches (continued) Part Number...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules About Generation 2 Modules and Switches S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 14-2 Bandwidth and Port Groups for Generation 2 FC Modules and Fabric Switches Product Name/...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules About Generation 2 Modules and Switches S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 14-2 Bandwidth and Port Groups for Generation 2 FC Modules and Fabric Switches Product Name/...
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Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules About Generation 2 Modules and Switches S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 14-3 Port Rate Mode Support on Generation 2 Modules and Switches (continued) Product Name/...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules About Generation 2 Modules and Switches S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 2.
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Buffer Credit Allocation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Ports configured in dedicated mode are allocated the required bandwidth to sustain a line rate of traffic at the maximum configured operating speed, and ports configured in shared mode share the available remaining bandwidth within the port group.
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Buffer Credit Allocation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Buffer Pools In the architecture of Generation 2 modules, receive buffers shared by a set of ports are called buffer groups.
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Buffer Credit Allocation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 24-port module All ports All ports...
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Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Buffer Credit Allocation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m BB_credit buffers for ISL connections can be configured from a minimum of 2 buffers to a •...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Buffer Credit Allocation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m For an example of the configuration of the this example, see “Configuring a 48-port 4-Gbps Fibre Note...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Buffer Credit Allocation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Two ports with dedicated rate mode and 4-Gbps speed plus •...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Buffer Credit Allocation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 14-8 12-Port 4-Gbps Switching Module BB_Credit Buffer Allocation Defaults BB_Credit Buffers Per Port Defaults...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Buffer Credit Allocation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The ports in the 4-port 10-Gbps switching module only support 10-Gbps dedicated rate mode.
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Buffer Credit Allocation S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9124 Fabric Switch BB_Credit Buffers Table 14-11 lists the BB_credit buffer allocation for 24-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel switches.
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules About Combining Generation 1 and Generation 2 Switching Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m for how many extended BB_credits you can assign to a port (except for the maximum and minimum limits).
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Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules About Combining Generation 1 and Generation 2 Switching Modules S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m When configuring PortChannels on switches with both Generation 1 and Generation 2 switching modules, configure the PortChannel and Generation 2 switching modules interfaces to auto with a maximum of 2 Gbps or configure the Generation 1 switching modules followed by the Generation 2...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Use the show port-channel compatibility parameters command to obtain information about PortChannel addition errors.
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuration Guidelines for 48-Port and 24-Port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Modules The 48-port and 24-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel switching modules support the following features:...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m ISL ports cannot operate in shared rate mode.
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Use the following guidelines to configure 4-port 10-Gbps switching modules when starting with the default configuration: Configure the port mode.
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Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure the rate mode (dedicated or shared) on an interface on a 48-port or 24-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m fc9/9 shared fc9/10...
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Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m By default, all 48-port and 24-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel switching modules have restrictions on oversubscription ratios enabled.
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m -------------------------------------------------------------------- fc8/7 dedicated...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m interface fc2/1 Oversubscription Ratio Restrictions Example To disable restrictions on oversubscription ratios for ports on a 48-port Gen2 switch that is configured...
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Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m switch (config-if)# shutdown Display the interface status to confirm the shutdown of all shared ports.
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling Restrictions on Oversubscription Ratios You must enable restrictions on oversubscription ratios before you can downgrade modules to a previous Caution...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m This feature is only supported onthe 48-port and 24-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel switching modules, as Note well as the 18-port Fibre Channel/4-port GigabitEthernet Multiservice module.
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m After the downgrade, any insertion of a module or module reload will have bandwidth fairness disabled.
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Configuring Generation 2 Module Interface Shared Resources S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m -------------------------------------------------------------------- fc9/1 shared...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Disabling ACL Adjacency Sharing for System Image Downgrade S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m For Generation 2 modules, the BB_SCN on ISLs (E or TE ports) is enabled by default.
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Nominal bit rate is 2100 MBits/sec Link length supported for 50/125mm fiber is 300 m(s) Link length supported for 62.5/125mm fiber is 150 m(s)
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m switch# Configuring a 48-port 4-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module Example This section describes how to configure the example shown in...
Chapter 14 Configuring Generation 2 Switches and Modules Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Default Settings Table 14-16 lists the default settings for Generation 2 interface parameters.
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring Trunking This chapter describes the trunking feature provided in Cisco MDS 9000 switches.
Chapter 15 Configuring Trunking Trunking Protocol S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Trunking Configuration Guidelines If you misconfigure VSAN configurations across E ports, you could face consequences such as merging the traffic in two VSANs (thus causing both VSANs to mismatch).
Chapter 15 Configuring Trunking Trunking Protocol S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m We recommend that both ends of a trunking ISL belong to the same port VSAN.
Chapter 15 Configuring Trunking Trunking Protocol S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The preferred configuration on the Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches is one side of the trunk set to auto and the other set to on.
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Chapter 15 Configuring Trunking Trunking Protocol S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 15-4 Default Allowed-Active VSAN Configuration Switch 2...
Chapter 15 Configuring Trunking Displaying Trunking Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 15-5 Operational and Allowed VSAN Configuration Switch 2...
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Chapter 15 Configuring Trunking Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 15-2 Default Trunk Configuration Parameters Parameters...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring PortChannels PortChannels refer to the aggregation of multiple physical interfaces into one logical interface to provide...
Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels About PortChannels S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches with Generation 1 switching modules, or a combination of Generation 1 and Generation 2 switching modules, support a maximum of 128 PortChannels.
Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels About PortChannels S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If you execute the write erase command on a 32-port switching module, and then copy a saved •...
Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels About PortChannels S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 16-3 PortChanneling and Trunking Switch 1...
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Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels About PortChannels S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 16-4 SID1 and DID1 Based Load Balancing Link 1...
Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels PortChannel Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 16-5 SID1, DID1, and Exchange Based Load Balancing Link 1...
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Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels PortChannel Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 16-6 Valid PortChannel Configurations Channel Group 10...
Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels PortChannel Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About PortChannel Deletion, page 16-10 •...
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Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels PortChannel Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m ON (default)—The member ports only operate as part of a PortChannel or remain inactive.
Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels Interfaces in a PortChannel S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About PortChannel Deletion When you delete the PortChannel, the corresponding channel membership is also deleted.
Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels Interfaces in a PortChannel S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Interface Addition to a PortChannel You can add a physical interface (or a range of interfaces) to an existing PortChannel.
Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels Interfaces in a PortChannel S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 2...
Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels PortChannel Protocol S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To force the addition of a port to a PortChannel, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels PortChannel Protocol S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m cases, the channel groups have the same capability and configurational parameters.
Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels PortChannel Protocol S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 16-8 Autocreating Channel Groups Channel Group 10...
Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels PortChannel Protocol S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m A port is not allowed to be configured as part of a PortChannel when the autocreation feature is •...
Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels PortChannel Configuration Verification S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Manually Configured Channel Groups A user-configured channel group cannot be converted to an autocreated channel group.
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Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels PortChannel Configuration Verification S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Last membership update succeeded 2 ports in total, 0 ports up Ports:...
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Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels PortChannel Configuration Verification S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m fcip101 [up] fcip200...
Chapter 16 Configuring PortChannels Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 16-8 Displays Autocreated PortChannels switch# show interface fc1/1 fc1/1 is trunking...
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring Domain Parameters The Fibre Channel domain (fcdomain) feature performs principal switch selection, domain ID...
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Fibre Channel Domains S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Fibre Channel Domains This section describes each fcdomain phase: Principal switch selection—This phase guarantees the selection of a unique principal switch across...
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Fibre Channel Domains S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Restarting a Domain, page 17-4 •...
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Fibre Channel Domains S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Restarting a Domain To restart the fabric disruptively or nondisruptively, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Fibre Channel Domains S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Switch Priority By default, the configured priority is 128.
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Fibre Channel Domains S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Fabric Names To set the fabric name value for a disabled fcdomain, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Domain IDs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling Autoreconfiguration To enable automatic reconfiguration in a specific VSAN (or range of VSANs), follow these steps: Command...
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Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Domain IDs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If you do not configure a domain ID, the local switch sends a random ID in its request.
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Domain IDs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If the configured type is preferred, the local switch accepts the domain ID assigned by the –...
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Domain IDs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To specify a static or preferred domain ID, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Domain IDs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Allowed Domain ID Lists To configure the allowed domain ID list, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Domain IDs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Locking the Fabric The first action that modifies the existing configuration creates the pending configuration and locks the feature in the fabric.
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Domain IDs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Displaying CFS Distribution Status You can display the status of CFS distribution for allowed domain ID lists using the show fcdomain status command.
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters FC IDs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Contiguous Domain ID Assignments By default, the contiguous domain assignment is disabled.
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters FC IDs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Persistent FC IDs, page 17-15 •...
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters FC IDs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 2...
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters FC IDs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Persistent FC IDs To configure persistent FC IDs, follow these steps: Command...
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Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters FC IDs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m INTERFACE VSAN FCID...
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Displaying fcdomain Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Persistent FC ID Selective Purging Persistent FC IDs can be purged selectively.
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Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Displaying fcdomain Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Principal switch run time information: Running priority: 128 No interfaces available.
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Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Displaying fcdomain Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 17-5 Displays All Persistent FC IDs in the fcdomain switch# show fcdomain fcid persistent Total entries 2.
Chapter 17 Configuring Domain Parameters Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Number reserved FCIDs: 61697 Use the show fcdomain address-allocation cache command to display the valid address allocation cache.
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Scheduling Maintenance Jobs The Cisco MDS command scheduler feature helps you schedule configuration and maintenance jobs in...
Chapter 18 Scheduling Maintenance Jobs Configuring the Command Scheduler S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Monthly—The job is executed once a month.
Chapter 18 Scheduling Maintenance Jobs Configuring the Command Scheduler S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Specifying a Schedule, page 18-6 •...
Chapter 18 Scheduling Maintenance Jobs Configuring the Command Scheduler S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure remote user authentication, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 18 Scheduling Maintenance Jobs Configuring the Command Scheduler S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To define a job for the command scheduler, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 18 Scheduling Maintenance Jobs Configuring the Command Scheduler S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Deleting a Job To delete a job for the command scheduler, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 18 Scheduling Maintenance Jobs Configuring the Command Scheduler S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 5...
Chapter 18 Scheduling Maintenance Jobs Configuring the Command Scheduler S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 18 Scheduling Maintenance Jobs Execution Logs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Removing an Assigned Job To remove an assigned job, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 18 Scheduling Maintenance Jobs Execution Logs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Execution Logs The command scheduler maintains a log file.
Chapter 18 Scheduling Maintenance Jobs Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Default Settings Table 18-1 lists the default settings for command scheduling parameters.
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Chapter 18 Scheduling Maintenance Jobs Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 18-12 OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring and Managing VSANs You can achieve higher security and greater stability in Fibre Channel fabrics by using virtual SANs...
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Chapter 19 Configuring and Managing VSANs About VSANs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Fabric-related configurations in one VSAN do not affect the associated traffic in another VSAN.
Chapter 19 Configuring and Managing VSANs About VSANs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 19-2 Example of two VSANs Link in VSAN 2...
Chapter 19 Configuring and Managing VSANs About VSANs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Traffic isolation—Traffic is contained within VSAN boundaries and devices reside only in one •...
Chapter 19 Configuring and Managing VSANs VSAN Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 19-3 VSANS with Zoning Physical Topology...
Chapter 19 Configuring and Managing VSANs VSAN Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m OX ID based load balancing of IVR traffic from IVR- enabled switches is not supported on Note Generation 1 switching modules.
Chapter 19 Configuring and Managing VSANs VSAN Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 4...
Chapter 19 Configuring and Managing VSANs VSAN Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 19-1 Displays Membership Information for the Specified VSAN switch # show vsan 1 membership vsan 1 interfaces:...
Chapter 19 Configuring and Managing VSANs VSAN Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m When you configure a port in VSAN 4094 or move a port to VSAN 4094, that port is immediately Note isolated.
Chapter 19 Configuring and Managing VSANs VSAN Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 19-4 VSAN Port Membership Details Before...
Chapter 19 Configuring and Managing VSANs Displaying Static VSAN Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Load Balancing To configure load balancing on an existing VSAN, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 19 Configuring and Managing VSANs Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 19-5 Displays the VSAN Usage switch# show vsan usage 4 vsan configured...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R SAN Device Virtualization This chapter describes how to configure virtual devices to represent physical end devices for switches...
Chapter 20 SAN Device Virtualization About SDV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 20-1 Target Virtualization Primary target...
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Chapter 20 SAN Device Virtualization About SDV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If a storage array is replaced without using Cisco SDV, then it may require the following: Taking down a server to modify zoning and account for the new array.
Chapter 20 SAN Device Virtualization Configuring SDV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Key Concepts The following terms are used throughout this chapter: Virtual device...
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Chapter 20 SAN Device Virtualization Configuring SDV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 20-5 shows a configuration that includes a new virtual device, vt1.
Chapter 20 SAN Device Virtualization Configuring SDV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring a Zone for a Virtual Device After configuring a virtual device, you must create a zone that includes all the other real devices and the virtual device as members, and add this zone to a zone set, which you can activate.
Chapter 20 SAN Device Virtualization Configuring SDV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Step 7 Displays the zone sets configured for the VSAN, switch# show zoneset...
Chapter 20 SAN Device Virtualization Configuring SDV S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure a static FC ID when creating a virtual device, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 20 SAN Device Virtualization SDV Requirements and Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 20-2 SDV Virtual Initiator and Real Target with LUN zoneset name zs2 vsan 1 zone name z2 vsan 1...
Chapter 20 SAN Device Virtualization SDV Requirements and Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m IVR and SDV cannot be used for the same device.
Chapter 20 SAN Device Virtualization SDV Requirements and Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Clearing SDV Changes If you have performed a SDV task and have forgotten to release the lock by either committing or discarding the changes, an administrator can release the lock from any switch in the fabric.
Chapter 20 SAN Device Virtualization SDV Configuration Example S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m In each of these cases, a configuration check is registered to prevent users from downgrading to SAN-OS Release 3.1(2).
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Chapter 20 SAN Device Virtualization SDV Configuration Example S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enter the show device-alias database command, which displays the contents of the device alias Step 8 database.
Chapter 20 SAN Device Virtualization Displaying SDV Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m virtual-device name vdev2 vsan 2 [ WWN:50:00:53:00:00:0b:50:01 ] Displaying SDV Information...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Creating Dynamic VSANs Port VSAN membership on the switch is assigned on a port-by-port basis.
Chapter 21 Creating Dynamic VSANs DPVM S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m DPVM does not cause any changes to device addressing.
Chapter 21 Creating Dynamic VSANs DPVM S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To enable DPVM on any participating switch, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 21 Creating Dynamic VSANs DPVM S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Activating DPVM Config Databases When you explicitly activate the DPVM config database, the DPVM config database becomes the active DPVM database.
Chapter 21 Creating Dynamic VSANs DPVM Database Distribution S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling Autolearning To enable autolearning, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 21 Creating Dynamic VSANs DPVM Database Distribution S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If fabric distribution is enabled, all changes to the configuration database are stored in the DPVM pending database.
Chapter 21 Creating Dynamic VSANs DPVM Database Distribution S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 4...
Chapter 21 Creating Dynamic VSANs Database Merge Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Discarding Changes If you discard (abort) the changes made to the DPVM pending database, the configurations remain unaffected and the lock is released.
Chapter 21 Creating Dynamic VSANs Database Merge Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Copying DPVM Databases The following circumstances may require the active DPVM database to be copied to the DPVM config database:...
Chapter 21 Creating Dynamic VSANs Displaying DPVM Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 21 Creating Dynamic VSANs Sample DPVM Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Legend: “+”...
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Chapter 21 Creating Dynamic VSANs Sample DPVM Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m switch195# show dpvm status DB is activated successfully, auto-learn is on At this stage, the currently logged in devices (and their current VSAN assignment) populate the active...
Chapter 21 Creating Dynamic VSANs Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m DB is activated successfully, auto-learn is off Access switch3 and issue the following commands.
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Chapter 21 Creating Dynamic VSANs Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 21-14 OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing This chapter explains the Inter-VSAN routing (IVR) feature and provides details on sharing resources...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Inter-VSAN Routing S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About IVR IVR is not supported on the Cisco MDS 9124 Fabric Switch, the Cisco MDS 9134 Fabric Switch, the Note...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Inter-VSAN Routing S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m IVR Features IVR supports the following features: Accesses resources across VSANs without compromising other VSAN benefits.
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Inter-VSAN Routing S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Border switch—An IVR-enabled switch that is a member of two or more VSANs.
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Inter-VSAN Routing S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m IVR NAT Without Network Address Translation (NAT), IVR requires unique domain IDs for all switches in the fabric.
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Inter-VSAN Routing S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 22-2 Extended Link Service Messages Supported by IVR NAT (continued) Link Service Command...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Inter-VSAN Routing S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Autonomous Fabric ID The autonomous fabric ID (AFID) distinguishes segmented VSANS (that is, two VSANs that are logically and physically separate but have the same VSAN number).
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing IVR Configuration Task List S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Service Group Activation A configured service group must be activated for it take effect.
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Copying the Active IVR Service Group Database, page 22-15 •...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Distributing the IVR Configuration using CFS The IVR feature uses the Cisco Fabric Services (CFS) infrastructure to enable efficient configuration management and to provide a single point of configuration for the entire fabric in the VSAN (see...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Locking the Fabric The first action that modifies the database creates the pending database and locks the feature in the VSAN.
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About IVR NAT and Auto Topology Before configuring an IVR SAN fabric to use IVR NAT and auto-topology, consider the following guidelines:...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m IVR can (optionally) be enabled on additional border switches to provide redundant paths between •...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling IVR NAT To configure IVR NAT, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 4...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m IVR-SG1 IVR-SG2 Total:...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Individual AFIDs To configure individual AFIDs, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m IVR-enabled VSANs can be configured when the interop mode is enabled (any interop mode) or disabled Note (no interop mode).
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The VSAN topology configuration must be updated before a border switch is added or removed.
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure a user-defined IVR topology database, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To activate the manually configured IVR topology database, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m After adding the switch to the IVR topology, you then enable IVR and CFS for the IVR application on the new switch (see the“Enabling IVR”...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 20:02:00:44:22:00:4a:05 1-2,6 20:02:00:44:22:00:4a:07...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Withdrawing an overlapping virtual domain from an IVR VSAN disrupts IVR traffic to and from that Note domain.
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Host devices always see the same FC ID for targets.
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Configuring IVR S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 2...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing IVR Zones and IVR Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 22-5 Displays the IVR fcdomain Database Entries for a Specific AFID and VSAN switch# show ivr fcdomain database autonomous-fabric-num 21 vsan 22 ----------------------------------------------------...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing IVR Zones and IVR Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The same IVR zone set must be activated on all of the IVR-enabled switches.
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing IVR Zones and IVR Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 22-3 Creating Zones Upon IVR Zone Activation Active zone in VSAN 1:...
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Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing IVR Zones and IVR Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing IVR Zones and IVR Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Activating Zone Sets and Using the force Option Once the zone sets have been created and populated, you must activate the zone set.
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing IVR Zones and IVR Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Activating or Deactivating IVR Zone Sets To activate or deactivate an existing IVR zone set, follow these steps: Command...
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Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing IVR Zones and IVR Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m zone name sample_vsan2-3 pwwn 21:00:00:e0:8b:02:ca:4a vsan 3 pwwn 21:00:00:20:37:c8:5c:6b vsan 2...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing IVR Zones and IVR Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 22-14 Displays Status Information for the IVR Zone Set switch# show ivr zoneset status Zoneset Status...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing IVR Zones and IVR Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Database Merge Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Renaming IVR Zones and IVR Zone Sets You can rename IVR zones and IVR zone sets.
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Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Database Merge Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If dissimilar zones exist in two merged fabrics, the zone from each fabric is cloned in the –...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Database Merge Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If only some of the switches in the fabrics are running Cisco SAN-OS Release 3.0(3) or later, and the Note number of zone members exceeds 10,000, you must either reduce the number of zone members in the...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If the failure is due to exceeding the maximum configuration limits in a fabric where the switches •...
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Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m AFID SWITCH WWN Active...
Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m mds(config)# exit mds# Verify the IVR zone set activation.
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Chapter 22 Configuring Inter-VSAN Routing Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Verify that IVR is enabled on every IVR-enabled switch.
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring and Managing Zones Zoning enables you to set up access control between storage devices or user groups.
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones About Zoning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Zones can vary in size.
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones About Zoning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 23-1 Fabric with Two Zones Zone 1...
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Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones About Zoning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Each VSAN has a full database and an active database.
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones About Zoning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Active and Full Zone Set Considerations Before configuring a zone set, consider the following guidelines: Each VSAN can have multiple zone sets but only one zone set can be active at any given time.
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Zone Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 23-3 Active and Full Zone Sets Full zone set...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring a Zone To configure a zone and assign a zone name, follow these steps: Command...
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Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Creating FC Aliases, page 23-10 •...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Activating a Zone Set Changes to a zone set do not take effect in a full zone set until you activate it.
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 2...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
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Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Zone Sets S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 4...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Zone Set Distribution S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m when the pWWN changes.
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Zone Set Distribution S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling Full Zone Set Distribution All switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family distribute active zone sets when new E port links come up or when a new zone set is activated in a VSAN.
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Zone Set Distribution S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Import the neighboring switch's active zone set database and replace the current active zone set (see •...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Zone Set Duplication S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Zone Set Duplication You can make a copy and then edit it without altering the existing active zone set.
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Zone Set Duplication S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Renaming Zones, Zone Sets, and Aliases To rename a zone, zone set, fcalias, or zone-attribute-group, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Advanced Zone Attributes S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Advanced Zone Attributes This section describes advanced zone attributes and includes the following topics: About Zone-Based Traffic Priority, page 23-18...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Advanced Zone Attributes S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Advanced Zone Attributes S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Advanced Zone Attributes S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure the broadcast attribute for a default zone, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Advanced Zone Attributes S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 23-6 LUN Zoning Access Zone 1...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Advanced Zone Attributes S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Read-Only Zones By default, an initiator has both read and write access to the target's media when they are members of the same Fibre Channel zone.
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Displaying Zone Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
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Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Displaying Zone Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 23-2 Displays Zone Information for a Specific VSAN switch# show zone vsan 1 zone name Zone3 vsan 1...
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Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Displaying Zone Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m zoneset name ZoneSet3 vsan 3 zone name Zone1 vsan 1 pwwn 21:00:00:20:37:6f:db:dd...
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Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Displaying Zone Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Statistics For VSAN: 2 ********************************** Number of Merge Requests Sent: 4...
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Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Displaying Zone Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 23-12 Displays Brief Descriptions of Zone Sets switch# show zoneset brief zoneset name ZoneSet1 vsan 1...
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Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Displaying Zone Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Active Zoning Database : Name: zoneset-1 Zonesets:1...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Enhanced Zoning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 23-19 Displays the Local Interface Active Zone Details for a Remote Switch switch# show zone active zone name if-zone vsan 1...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Enhanced Zoning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 23-2 Advantages of Enhanced Zoning Basic Zoning...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Enhanced Zoning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m After moving from basic zoning to enhanced zoning we recommend that you save the running configuration.
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Enhanced Zoning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Modifying the Zone Database Modifications to the zone database is done within a session.
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Enhanced Zoning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Create an attribute group.
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Enhanced Zoning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Remove all non-pWWN-type zone entries on all MDS switches running Cisco SAN-OS prior to merging Caution fabrics if there is a Cisco MDS 9020 switch running FabricWare in the adjacent fabric.
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Enhanced Zoning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Broadcasting a Zone You can specify an enhanced zone to restrict broadcast frames generated by a member in this zone to members within that zone.
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Enhanced Zoning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 6...
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Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Enhanced Zoning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m attribute read-only attribute qos priority high attribute broadcast]...
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Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Enhanced Zoning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Name: testzoneset Zonesets:1 Zones:2...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Compacting the Zone Database for Downgrading S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 23-32 Displays the Pending fcalias Information for the VSAN to be Committed switch# show fcalias pending vsan 2 No pending info found...
Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Unassigned Zones: 1 zone name z1 vsan 1 The maximum size of the full zone database per VSAN is 2000 KB.
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Chapter 23 Configuring and Managing Zones Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 23-5 Default Basic Zone Parameters (continued) Parameters...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Distributing Device Alias Services All switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family support Distributed Device Alias Services (device alias) on...
Chapter 24 Distributing Device Alias Services Device Alias Databases S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m When you configure zones, IVR zones, or QoS features using device aliases, and if you display these •...
Chapter 24 Distributing Device Alias Services Device Alias Databases S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If you modify the device alias configuration, you need to commit or discard the changes as the fabric remains locked during this period.
Chapter 24 Distributing Device Alias Services Device Alias Databases S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Fabric Distribution: Disabled Database:- Device Aliases 25 Status of the last CFS operation issued from this switch:...
Chapter 24 Distributing Device Alias Services Device Alias Databases S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To display the status of the discard operation, use the show device alias status command.
Chapter 24 Distributing Device Alias Services Device Alias Databases S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To display the status of device alias distribution, use the show device-alias status command (see Example 24-2 Example...
Chapter 24 Distributing Device Alias Services Database Merge Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To display device alias information in zone sets, use the show zoneset command (see Example 24-4 Example...
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Chapter 24 Distributing Device Alias Services Device Alias Configuration Verification S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 24-6 Displays All Configured Device Aliases from the Effective Database switch# show device-alias database device-alias name SampleName pwwn 21:00:00:e0:8b:0b:66:56...
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Chapter 24 Distributing Device Alias Services Device Alias Configuration Verification S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m fc2/12 0x670200 21:00:00:e0:8b:0b:66:56...
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Chapter 24 Distributing Device Alias Services Device Alias Configuration Verification S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Activation requests received: 0 Activation request rejects sent: 0 Activation requests sent: 2...
Chapter 24 Distributing Device Alias Services Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Default Settings Table 24-2 lists the default settings for device alias parameters.
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Chapter 24 Distributing Device Alias Services Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 24-12 OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols...
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols About FSPF S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About FSPF FSPF is the protocol currently standardized by the T11 committee for routing in Fibre Channel networks.
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols About FSPF S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Redundant Links To further improve on the topology in Figure...
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols FSPF Global Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 25-2 Shutting Down the Switch for the SmartBits Scenario PortChannel Scenario...
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols FSPF Global Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 25-3 LSR Default Settings LSR Option...
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols FSPF Interface Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling or Disabling FSPF To enable or disable FSPF routing protocols, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols FSPF Interface Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring FSPF Link Cost To configure FSPF link cost, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols FSPF Interface Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m An error is reported at the command prompt if the configured dead time interval is less than the hello Caution time interval.
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols FSPF Routes S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m FSPF must be enabled at both ends of the interface for the protocol to work.
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols FSPF Routes S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Fibre Channel Routes Each port implements forwarding logic, which forwards frames based on its FC ID.
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Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols FSPF Routes S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 2...
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols FSPF Routes S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Broadcast and Multicast Routing Broadcast and multicast in a Fibre Channel fabric uses the concept of a distribution tree to reach all switches in the fabric.
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols In-Order Delivery S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m In-Order Delivery In-Order Delivery (IOD) of data frames guarantees frame delivery to a destination in the same order that they were sent by the originator.
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Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols In-Order Delivery S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Frames in the network are delivered in the order in which they are transmitted.
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols In-Order Delivery S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Reordering PortChannel Frames When a link change occurs in a PortChannel, the frames for the same exchange or the same flow can switch from one path to another faster path.
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols In-Order Delivery S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling In-Order Delivery Globally To ensure that the in-order delivery parameters are uniform across all VSANs on an MDS switch, enable in-order delivery globally.
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols In-Order Delivery S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m vsan 3451 inorder delivery:guaranteed vsan 3452 inorder delivery:guaranteed Configuring the Drop Latency Time...
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols Flow Statistics Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m vsan 460 network latency:500 milliseconds Flow Statistics Configuration Flow statistics count the ingress traffic in the aggregated statistics table.
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols Flow Statistics Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Counting Individual Flow Statistics To count the flow statistics for a source and destination FC ID in a VSAN, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols Flow Statistics Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 25-6 Displays Flow Index Usage for the Specified Module switch# show fcflow stats usage module 2 2 flows configured...
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Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols Flow Statistics Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Domain ID of the LSR owner •...
Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 0x65(101) 0x00001094 0x00001084 Displaying FSPF Interfaces...
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Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 25-4 Default FSPF Settings (continued) Parameters...
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Chapter 25 Configuring Fibre Channel Routing Services and Protocols Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 25-24 OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Managing FLOGI, Name Server, FDMI, and RSCN Databases...
Chapter 26 Managing FLOGI, Name Server, FDMI, and RSCN Databases FLOGI S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m fc9/13 0xb200cd 21:00:00:04:cf:4c:18:f7...
Chapter 26 Managing FLOGI, Name Server, FDMI, and RSCN Databases Name Server Proxy S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Name Server Proxy The name server functionality maintains a database containing the attributes for all hosts and storage devices in each VSAN.
Chapter 26 Managing FLOGI, Name Server, FDMI, and RSCN Databases Name Server Proxy S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Rejecting Duplicate pWWNs To reject duplicate pWWNs, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 26 Managing FLOGI, Name Server, FDMI, and RSCN Databases FDMI S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Total number of entries = 4 Example 26-7 Displays the Name Server Database Details switch# show fcns database detail...
Chapter 26 Managing FLOGI, Name Server, FDMI, and RSCN Databases Displaying FDMI S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Using the FDMI functionality, the SAN-OS software can extract the following management information about attached HBAs and host operating systems without installing proprietary host agents: •...
Chapter 26 Managing FLOGI, Name Server, FDMI, and RSCN Databases RSCN S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m ------------------------------- HBA-ID: 10:00:00:00:c9:32:8d:77 -------------------------------...
Chapter 26 Managing FLOGI, Name Server, FDMI, and RSCN Databases RSCN S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m IP address change.
Chapter 26 Managing FLOGI, Name Server, FDMI, and RSCN Databases RSCN S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Number of RSCN received Number of RSCN sent = 24...
Chapter 26 Managing FLOGI, Name Server, FDMI, and RSCN Databases RSCN S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To suppress the transmission of these SW RSCNs over an ISL, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 26 Managing FLOGI, Name Server, FDMI, and RSCN Databases RSCN S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The RSCN timer value must be the same on all switches in the VSAN.
Chapter 26 Managing FLOGI, Name Server, FDMI, and RSCN Databases RSCN S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Only the RSCN timer configuration is distributed.
Chapter 26 Managing FLOGI, Name Server, FDMI, and RSCN Databases RSCN S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Committing the RSCN Timer Configuration Changes If you commit the changes made to the active database, the configuration is committed to all the switches in the fabric.
Chapter 26 Managing FLOGI, Name Server, FDMI, and RSCN Databases Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Use the show rscn session status vsan command to display session status information for RSCN configuration distribution.
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Discovering SCSI Targets This chapter describes the SCSI LUN discovery feature provided in switches in the Cisco MDS 9000...
Chapter 27 Discovering SCSI Targets Displaying SCSI LUN Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Starting SCSI LUN Discovery To start SCSI LUN discovery, follow this step: Command...
Chapter 27 Discovering SCSI Targets Displaying SCSI LUN Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m This command takes several minutes to complete, especially if the fabric is large or if several devices Note are slow to respond.
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Chapter 27 Discovering SCSI Targets Displaying SCSI LUN Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WIN 0x0 36704...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring FICON Fibre Connection (FICON) interface capabilities enhance the Cisco MDS 9000 Family by supporting...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON About FICON S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The Cisco MDS 9000 Family supports the Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP), FICON, iSCSI, and FCIP capabilities within a single, high availability platform.
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON About FICON S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m MDS-Specific FICON Advantages This section explains the additional FICON advantages in Cisco MDS switches and includes the following topics:...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON About FICON S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m VSANs enable global SAN consolidation by allowing you to convert existing SAN islands into virtual SAN islands on a single physical network.
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON About FICON S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m VSANs for FICON and FCP Mixing Cisco MDS 9000 Family FICON-enabled switches simplify deployment of even the most complex mixed environments.
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Chapter 28 Configuring FICON About FICON S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m zoning, read-only zones, and VSAN-based access control.
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON FICON Port Numbering S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m FICON Cascading The Cisco MDS SAN-OS software allows multiple switches in a FICON network.
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON FICON Port Numbering S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m FC ID Allocation, page 28-13 •...
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Chapter 28 Configuring FICON FICON Port Numbering S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Only Fibre Channel, PortChannel, and FCIP ports are mapped to FICON port numbers.
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON FICON Port Numbering S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 28-1 Default FICON Port Numbering in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family (continued) Implemented Port Allocation...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON FICON Port Numbering S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m FICON port numbers are not changed for ports that are active.
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON FICON Port Numbering S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m When you assign, change, or release a port number, the port reloads.
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON FICON Port Numbering S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m You can use the default port numbers if they are available (see Table 28-1 on page 28-9) or if you reserve...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m You cannot configure persistent FC IDs in FICON-enabled VSANs.
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m See the “Setting Up a Basic FICON Configuration”...
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Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m --- Ficon Configuration Dialog --- This setup utility will guide you through basic Ficon Configuration on the system.
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Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enable active=saved? (yes/no) [yes]: yes Enter yes (the default is yes) if you wish to configure additional FICON VSANs.
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m `zone default-zone permit vsan 2` `ficon vsan 2` `no host port control`...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 5...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To allow the host to move the switch to an offline state, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure host control of the timestamp, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About FICON Device Allegiance FICON requires serialization of access among multiple mainframes, CLI, and SNMP sessions be maintained on Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches by controlling device allegiance for the currently...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON Ports S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 28-2 Saving the Active FICON and Switch Configuration (continued) FICON-...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON Ports S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Port Prohibiting, page 28-25 •...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON Ports S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m You cannot block or prohibit the CUP port (0XFE).
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON Ports S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To change the default port prohibiting setting for all implemented interfaces on the switch, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON Ports S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON Ports S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To specify the RLIR preferred host for a VSAN, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
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Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON Ports S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Number of LIRR ACC sent = 26 Number of LIRR RJT sent...
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Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON Ports S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 28-3, if the column states that an FC ID is...
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Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Configuring FICON Ports S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 28-6 Displays Recent LIRs for a Specified Interface switch# show rlir recent interface fc1/1-4 Recent link incident records...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON FICON Configuration Files S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Clearing RLIR Information Use the clear rlir statistics command to clear all existing statistics for a specified VSAN.
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON FICON Configuration Files S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m See the “Managing Configuration Files”...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON FICON Configuration Files S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON FICON Configuration Files S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Prohibited port addresses are 5,250-253,255(0x5,0xfa-0xfd,0xff) Use the show ficon vsan vsan-id file name command to display the contents of a specific FICON configuration file.
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Port Swapping S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m FCID last byte is 0 Date/Time is same as system time (Wed Dec 3 20:10:45.924591 2003) Device Allegiance not locked...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Port Swapping S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Port swapping is not supported for logical ports (PortChannels, FCIP links).
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON FICON Tape Acceleration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Issue the no shutdown command on each port to enable traffic flow.
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON FICON Tape Acceleration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 28-7 Host Accessing Peer-to-Peer VTS (Virtual Tape Server) 4 VTCs...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Moving a FICON VSAN to an Offline State S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m You can enable both Fibre Channel write acceleration and FICON tape acceleration on the same •...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON CUP In-Band Management S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m CUP is supported by switches and directors in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family.
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Displaying FICON Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Control Unit Image:0x80b9c2c VSAN:20 CU:0x20fe00 CUI:0 CUD:0 CURLP:(nil) ASYNC LP:(nil) MODE:1 STATE:1 CQ LEN:0 MAX:0...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Displaying FICON Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m FCID last byte is 0 Date/Time is set by host to Sun Jun 26 00:04:06.991999 1904 Device allegiance is locked by Host...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Displaying FICON Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m fc2/22 notConnected fc2/23...
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Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Displaying FICON Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Port address 80 Port name is Port is not blocked...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Displaying FICON Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Displaying the Configured FICON State If FICON is enabled on a VSAN, you can display the port address information for that VSAN (see Example...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Displaying FICON Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Displaying Buffer Information Example 28-21, the...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Displaying FICON Information S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 28-22 Displays the Running Configuration Information switch# show running-config Building Configuration ...
Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 28-24 displays the switch response to an implicitly-issued copy running start command.
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Chapter 28 Configuring FICON Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 28-3 Default FICON Settings Parameters...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Advanced Features and Concepts This chapter describes the advanced features provided in switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family.
Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts Common Information Model S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Added Security on a CIM Server For added security, you can install an SSL certificate to encrypt the login information and enable the HTTPS server before enabling the CIM server.
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Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts Common Information Model S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 29-3 Displays the CIM Server HTTP Status switch# show cimserver httpstatus cimserver Http is not enabled...
Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts Fibre Channel Time Out Values S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m cimserver is enabled cimserver Http is not enabled cimserver Https is enabled...
Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts Fibre Channel Time Out Values S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About fctimer Distribution, page 29-6 •...
Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts Fibre Channel Time Out Values S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If a switch is downgraded to Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.2 or 1.1 after the timer is configured for a VSAN, an error message is issued to warn against strict incompatibilities.
Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts Fibre Channel Time Out Values S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To commit the fctimer configuration changes, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts World Wide Names S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The global fctimer values are not distributed.
Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts World Wide Names S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Changes to the world-wide names should be made by an administrator or individual who is completely Caution familiar with switch operations.
Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts FC ID Allocation for HBAs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring a Secondary MAC Address To allocate secondary MAC addresses, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts FC ID Allocation for HBAs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Persistent entries take precedence over company ID configuration.
Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts Switch Interoperability S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m FCID area allocation company id info: <-------------------- Default entry 00:50:2E...
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Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts Switch Interoperability S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 29-2 Changes in Switch Behavior When Interoperability Is Enabled (continued) Switch Feature...
Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts Switch Interoperability S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Interop Mode 1 The interop mode1 in Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches can be enabled disruptively or nondisruptively.
Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts Switch Interoperability S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Force a fabric reconfiguration with the disruptive option.
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Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts Switch Interoperability S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Use the show interface brief command to verify if the interface states are as required by your Step 2 configuration.
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Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts Switch Interoperability S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m databits 5 speed 110 logging linecard...
Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m FSPF Unicast Routes --------------------------- VSAN Number...
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Chapter 29 Advanced Features and Concepts Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 29-3 Default Settings for Advanced Features (continued) Parameters...
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m A R T Security...
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring FIPS The Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 140-2, Security Requirements for...
Chapter 30 Configuring FIPS Configuration Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuration Guidelines Follow these guidelines before enabling FIPS mode.
Chapter 30 Configuring FIPS FIPS Self-Tests S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Conditional self-tests must be run when an applicable security function or operation is invoked.
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Chapter 30 Configuring FIPS FIPS Self-Tests S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 30-4 OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring SNMP The CLI and SNMP use common roles in all switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family.
Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP About SNMP Security S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m SNMP Version 1 and Version 2c, page 31-2 •...
Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP SNMPv3 CLI User Management and AAA Integration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP Creating and Modifying Users S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Restricting Switch Access You can restrict access to a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch using IP Access Control Lists (IP-ACLs).
Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP Creating and Modifying Users S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About AES Encryption-Based Privacy The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is the symmetric cipher algorithm.
Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP Creating and Modifying Users S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To create or modify passwords for SNMP users from the CLI, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP Creating and Modifying Users S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Alternatively, you can enforce the SNMPv3 message encryption globally on all the users using the following commands: Command...
Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP SNMP Trap and Inform Notifications S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m SNMP Trap and Inform Notifications You can configure the Cisco MDS switch to send notifications to SNMP managers when particular events occur.
Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP SNMP Trap and Inform Notifications S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure SNMPv2c notifications using IPv6, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP SNMP Trap and Inform Notifications S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure SNMPv3 notifications using IPv6, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
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Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP SNMP Trap and Inform Notifications S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 31-1 Enabling SNMP Notifications (continued) Related Commands...
Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP SNMP Trap and Inform Notifications S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m fdmi fspf license...
Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP SNMP Trap and Inform Notifications S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m IEFT extended—Only notifications (linkUp, linkDown) defined in IF-MIB are sent for an interface, •...
Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP SNMP Trap and Inform Notifications S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To disable SNMP link-state traps for specific interfaces, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
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Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP SNMP Trap and Inform Notifications S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m User Auth Priv(enforce) Groups...
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Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP SNMP Trap and Inform Notifications S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m public ______________________________________________________________ SNMP USERS...
Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m readview: network-operator-rd writeview: network-operator-wr notifyview: network-operator-rd...
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Chapter 31 Configuring SNMP Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 31-18 OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ The authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) feature verifies the identity of, grants access...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Switch AAA Functionalities S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m CLI Security Options You can access the CLI using the console (serial connection), Telnet, or Secure Shell (SSH).
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Switch AAA Functionalities S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Authentication Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of the person or device accessing the switch.
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Switch AAA Functionalities S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Remote AAA Services Remote AAA services provided through RADIUS and TACACS+ protocols have the following advantages over local AAA services:...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Switch AAA Functionalities S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS SAN-OS does not support all numeric usernames, whether created with TACACS+ or Caution RADIUS, or created locally.
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Switch AAA Functionalities S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m server is in a working state before real AAA requests are sent its way.
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Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Switch AAA Functionalities S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m When you are successfully authenticated through a remote AAA server, then the following possible Step 3 actions are taken:...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring RADIUS S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m No more server groups left = no response from any server in all server groups.
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Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring RADIUS S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 6...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring RADIUS S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring RADIUS S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 2...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring RADIUS S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring RADIUS Server Monitoring Parameters You can configure parameters for monitoring RADIUS servers.
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring RADIUS S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 2...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring RADIUS S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To send the test message to the RADIUS server, follow this step: Command Purpose...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring RADIUS S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Where protocol is a Cisco attribute for a particular type of authorization, separator is (equal sign) for mandatory attributes, and...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring RADIUS S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 32-2 Displays Configured RADIUS Information switch# show radius-server Global RADIUS shared secret:*******...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring TACACS+ S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring TACACS+ A Cisco MDS switch uses the Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus (TACACS+) protocol to communicate with remote AAA servers.
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring TACACS+ S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Allowing the user to specify a TACACS+ server at login •...
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Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring TACACS+ S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring TACACS+ S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring TACACS+ S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To set the global timeout value for TACACS+ servers, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring TACACS+ S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure the idle timer, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
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Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring TACACS+ S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 1...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring TACACS+ S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Sending TACACS+ Test Messages for Monitoring You can manually send test messages to monitor a TACACS+ server.
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring TACACS+ S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Allowing Users to Specify a TACACS+ Server at Login To allow users logging into an MDS switch to select a TACACS+ server for authentication, follow these steps:...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring TACACS+ S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco ACS TACACS+ •...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring Server Groups S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 32-9 Displays All AAA Server Groups switch# show aaa groups radius...
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Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring Server Groups S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure a RADIUS server group, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
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Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring Server Groups S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 8...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ AAA Server Distribution S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 4...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ AAA Server Distribution S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To enable RADIUS server distribution, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ AAA Server Distribution S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m session db: exists merge protocol status: merge activation done last operation: enable...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ AAA Server Distribution S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To discard the RADIUS session-in-progress distribution, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ MSCHAP Authentication S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m last operation: enable last operation status: success Use the show tacacs+ distribution status command to view the status of the TACACS+ fabric merge as...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Local AAA Services S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m You can use the show aaa authentication login mschap command to display the MSCHAP authentication configuration.
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring Accounting Services S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m default: group TacServer local none console: local none iscsi: local...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring Accounting Services S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Fri Jan 16 21:35:55 1981:update:/dev/pts/0_348527824:admin:updated RADIUS parameters for group:Group3 Fri Jan 16 21:58:17 1981:start:snmp_348530297_171.71.150.105:admin:...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring Cisco Access Control Servers S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Cisco Access Control Servers The Cisco Access Control Server (ACS) uses TACACS+ and RADIUS protocols to provide AAA services that ensure a secure environment.When using the AAA server, user management is normally...
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Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring Cisco Access Control Servers S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 32-4 Configuring Multiple Roles with SNMPv3 Attributes When Using RADIUS Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide...
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Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Configuring Cisco Access Control Servers S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 32-5 Configuring the network-admin Role with SNMPv3 Attributes When Using TACACS+ Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide...
Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 32-6 Configuring Multiple Roles with SNMPv3 Attributes When Using TACACS+ Default Settings...
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Chapter 32 Configuring RADIUS and TACACS+ Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 32-3 Default Switch Security Settings (continued) Parameters...
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control Lists Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches can route IP version 4 (IPv4) traffic between Ethernet and Fibre...
Chapter 33 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control Lists IPv4-ACL and IPv6-ACL Configuration Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m IPv4-ACL and IPv6-ACL Configuration Guidelines Follow these guidelines when configuring IPv4-ACLs or IPv6-ACLs in any switch or director in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family:...
Chapter 33 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control Lists About Filter Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Address Information The address information is required in each filter.
Chapter 33 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control Lists About Filter Contents S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 33-1 TCP and UDP Port Numbers (continued) Protocol...
Chapter 33 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control Lists Configuring IPv4-ACLs or IPv6-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring IPv4-ACLs or IPv6-ACLs Traffic coming into the switch is compared to IPv4-ACL or IPv6-ACL filters based on the order that the filters occur in the switch.
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Chapter 33 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control Lists Configuring IPv4-ACLs or IPv6-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 33 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control Lists Configuring IPv4-ACLs or IPv6-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To use the operand and port options for an IPv6-ACL, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 33 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control Lists Configuring IPv4-ACLs or IPv6-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 2...
Chapter 33 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control Lists Reading the IP-ACL Log Dump S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Reading the IP-ACL Log Dump Use the log-deny option at the end of a filter condition to log information about packets that match dropped entries.
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Chapter 33 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control Lists Applying an IP-ACL to an Interface S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 33-1 Denying Traffic on the Inbound Interface traffic...
Chapter 33 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control Lists Applying an IP-ACL to an Interface S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 4...
Chapter 33 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Access Control Lists IP-ACL Counter Cleanup S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Port mode is IPS Speed is 1 Gbps Beacon is turned off...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates...
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates About CAs and Digital Certificates S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Purpose of CAs and Digital Certificates CAs manage certificate requests and issue certificates to participating entities such as hosts, network devices, or users.
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates About CAs and Digital Certificates S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The following list summarizes the relationship between trust points, RSA key-pairs, and identity certificates: •...
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates About CAs and Digital Certificates S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m PKI Enrollment Support Enrollment is the process of obtaining an identity certificate for the switch that is used for applications like IPsec/IKE or SSH.
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Configuring CAs and Digital Certificates S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Verifies that the peer certificate is valid (not expired) with respect to current time.
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Configuring CAs and Digital Certificates S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Generating Certificate Requests, page 34-10 •...
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Configuring CAs and Digital Certificates S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To generate an RSA key-pair, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Configuring CAs and Digital Certificates S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Creating a Trust Point CA Association To create a trust point CA association, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Configuring CAs and Digital Certificates S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To authenticate the certificate of the CA by cutting and pasting the certificate from an e-mail message or a website, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Configuring CAs and Digital Certificates S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m You must authenticate the CA before configuring certificate revocation checking.
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Configuring CAs and Digital Certificates S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To generate a request for signed certificates from the CA, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Configuring CAs and Digital Certificates S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To install an identity certificate received from the CA by e-mail or through a web browser, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Configuring CAs and Digital Certificates S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Monitoring and Maintaining CA and Certificates Configuration The tasks in the section are optional.
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Configuring CAs and Digital Certificates S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring a CRL To import the CRL from a file to a trust point, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Deleting RSA Key-Pairs from Your Switch Under certain circumstances you may want to delete your switch’s RSA key-pairs.
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Downloading the CRL, page 34-33 •...
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m AQkBFhFhbWFuZGtlQGNpc2NvLmNvbTELMAkGA1UEBhMCSU4xEjAQBgNVBAgTCUth cm5hdGFrYTESMBAGA1UEBxMJQmFuZ2Fsb3JlMQ4wDAYDVQQKEwVDaXNjbzETMBEG A1UECxMKbmV0c3RvcmFnZTESMBAGA1UEAxMJQXBhcm5hIENBMFwwDQYJKoZIhvcN...
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Import the identity certificate.
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Downloading a CA Certificate To download a CA certificate from the Microsoft Certificate Services web interface, follow these steps: Select the Retrieve the CA certificate or certificate revocation task radio button in the Microsoft...
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Step 4 Click the Copy to File button in the Certificate dialog box and click OK.
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Step 6 Click the Finish button on the Certificate Export Wizard dialog box.
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 34-22 OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Requesting an Identity Certificate To request an identify certificate from a Microsoft Certificate server using a PKCS#10 certificate signing request (CRS), follow these steps:...
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Select the Submit a certificate request using a base64 encoded PKCS#10 file or a renewal request Step 3 using a base64 encoded PKCS#7 file radio button and click Next.
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Wait one or two days until the certificate is issued by the CA administrator.
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Select the Check on a pending certificate radio button on the Microsoft Certificate Services web Step 7 interface and click Next.
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Select Base 64 encoded and click the Download CA certificate link.
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Click the Details tab on the Certificate dialog and click the Copy to File button.
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Step 14 Display the identity certificate in base64-encoded format using the Microsoft Windows type command.
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Click the Issued Certificates folder on the Certification Authority tree.
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Select a reason for the revocation from the Reason code drop-down list, and click Yes.
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Generating and Publishing the CRL To generate and publish the CRL using the Microsoft CA administrator program, follow these steps: Select Action >...
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Downloading the CRL To download the CRL from the Microsoft CA website, follow these steps:.
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enter the destination file name in the Save As dialog box and click Save.
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Importing the CRL To import the CRL to the trust point corresponding to the CA, follow these steps: Step 1...
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Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Example Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 1.3.6.1.4.1.311.21.1: Revoked Certificates: Serial Number: 611B09A1000000000002...
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Maximum Limits S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Revocation Date: Aug 16 21:53:15 2005 GMT Serial Number: 3F88CBF7000000000019 Revocation Date: Aug 16 21:53:15 2005 GMT...
Chapter 34 Configuring Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Default Settings Table 34-2 lists the default settings for CAs and digital certificate parameters.
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring IPsec Network Security IP security (IPsec) protocol is a framework of open standards that provides data confidentiality, data...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security About IPsec S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About IPsec IPsec is not supported by the Cisco Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem and the Cisco Fabric Note...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security About IKE S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 35-1 FCIP and iSCSI Scenarios Using MPS-14/2 Modules iSCSI Servers...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Using IPsec S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The IPsec feature inserts new headers in existing packets (see the“Configuring the MTU Frame Size”...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Using IPsec S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Manually configuring security associations.
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Using IPsec S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Data flow—A grouping of traffic, identified by a combination of source address and mask or prefix, •...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security IPsec Digital Certificate Support S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Data Encryption Standard (DES) is used to encrypt packet data and implements the mandatory •...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security IPsec Digital Certificate Support S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 35-2 Two IPsec Switches Without CAs and Digital Certificates Cleartext...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security IPsec Digital Certificate Support S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 35-4 Dynamically Authenticating Devices with a CA Certificate...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Manually Configuring IPsec and IKE S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If the peer asks for a certificate which is signed by a CA that it trusts, then IKE uses that certificate, •...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Manually Configuring IPsec and IKE S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling IKE To enable IKE, follow these steps: Command...
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Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Manually Configuring IPsec and IKE S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m parameters will be used to protect subsequent IKE negotiations and mandates how peers are authenticated.
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Manually Configuring IPsec and IKE S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m A match is found when the two peers have the same encryption, hash algorithm, authentication algorithm, and DH group values.
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Optional IKE Parameter Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 9...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Optional IKE Parameter Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The keepalive time only applies to IKEv2 peers and not to all peers.
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Crypto IPv4-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring the Initiator Version To configure the initiator version using IPv4, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Crypto IPv4-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m In the context of crypto maps, IPv4-ACLs are different from regular IPv4-ACLs.
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Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Crypto IPv4-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The Cisco SAN-OS software only allows name-based IPv4-ACLs.
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Crypto IPv4-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 35-5 IPsec Processing of Crypto IPv4-ACLs IPSec peers...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Crypto IPv4-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 35-6 IPsec Processing of Mirror Image Configuration Subnet Y...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Crypto IPv4-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The permit any statement causes all outbound traffic to be protected (and all protected traffic sent to the peer specified in the corresponding crypto map entry) and requires protection for all inbound traffic.
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Crypto IPv4-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 35-2 provides a list of allowed transform combinations for IPsec.
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Crypto IPv4-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 2...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Crypto IPv4-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The crypto map entries must contain compatible crypto IPv4-ACLs (for example, mirror image •...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Crypto IPv4-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Crypto IPv4-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 4...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Crypto IPv4-ACLs S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 35-7 iSCSI with End-to-End IPsec Using the auto-peer Option Subnet X...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security IPsec Maintenance S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring Perfect Forward Secrecy To configure the PFS value, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Global Lifetime Values S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m IPsec traffic, it is desirable to clear only the portion of the security association database that would be affected by the configuration changes (that is, clear only the security associations established by a given crypto map set).
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Displaying IKE Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure global SA lifetimes, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Displaying IPsec Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 35-5 Displays the Currently Established SAs for IKE switch# show crypto ike domain ipsec sa Tunn...
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Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Displaying IPsec Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 35-9 Displays the Crypto Map Information for a Specific Interface switch# show crypto map domain ipsec interface gigabitethernet 4/1 Crypto Map “cm10”...
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Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Displaying IPsec Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m lifetimes in seconds:: 120 lifetimes in bytes:: 423624704 Example 35-13 Displays Information About the Policy Database...
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Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Displaying IPsec Configurations S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 35-16 Displays FCIP Information for a Specific Interface switch# show interface fcip 1 fcip1 is trunking...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Sample FCIP Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 35-18 Displays the IPsec Statistics for the Specified Interface switch# show crypto global domain ipsec interface gigabitethernet 3/1 IPSec interface statistics:...
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Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Sample FCIP Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m sw10.1.1.100(config)# crypto transform-set domain ipsec tfs-02 esp-aes 128 esp-sha1-hmac Configure the crypto map in Switch MDS A.
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Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Sample FCIP Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m keepalive 3600 sw10.1.1.100# show crypto ike domain ipsec key key ctct address 10.10.100.232...
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Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Sample FCIP Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m sw11.1.1.100(config)# exit Verify the configuration in Switch MDS C.
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Sample iSCSI Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Verify the configuration in Switch MDS A.
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Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Sample iSCSI Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 35-9 iSCSI with End-to-End IPsec Subnet 12.12.1/24...
Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m You have now configured IPsec in MDS A using the Cisco MDS IPsec and iSCSI features.
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Chapter 35 Configuring IPsec Network Security Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 35-42 OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring FC-SP and DHCHAP Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP) capabilities provide switch-switch and host-switch...
Chapter 36 Configuring FC-SP and DHCHAP DHCHAP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The terms FC-SP and DHCHAP are used interchangeably in this chapter.
Chapter 36 Configuring FC-SP and DHCHAP DHCHAP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m DHCHAP Compatibility with Existing Cisco MDS Features This sections identifies the impact of configuring the DHCHAP feature along with existing Cisco MDS features:...
Chapter 36 Configuring FC-SP and DHCHAP DHCHAP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About DHCHAP Authentication Modes The DHCHAP authentication status for each interface depends on the configured DHCHAP port mode.
Chapter 36 Configuring FC-SP and DHCHAP DHCHAP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 36 Configuring FC-SP and DHCHAP DHCHAP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About the DHCHAP Group Settings All switches in the Cisco MDS Family support all DHCHAP groups specified in the standard: 0 (null DH group, which does not perform the Diffie-Hellman exchange), 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Chapter 36 Configuring FC-SP and DHCHAP DHCHAP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring DHCHAP Passwords for the Local Switch To configure the DHCHAP password for the local switch, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 36 Configuring FC-SP and DHCHAP DHCHAP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring DHCHAP Passwords for Remote Devices To locally configure the remote DHCHAP password for another switch in the fabric, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 36 Configuring FC-SP and DHCHAP DHCHAP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure the AAA authentication , follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 36 Configuring FC-SP and DHCHAP Sample Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m DHCHAP_GROUP_NULL DHCHAP_GROUP_1536 DHCHAP_GROUP_1024...
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Chapter 36 Configuring FC-SP and DHCHAP Sample Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m MDS-9216(config)# fcsp enable Configure a clear text password for this switch.
Chapter 36 Configuring FC-SP and DHCHAP Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Default Settings Table 36-2 lists the default settings for all fabric security features in any switch.
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring Port Security All switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family provide port security features that reject intrusion attempts...
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security About Port Security S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Login requests from unauthorized Fibre Channel devices (Nx ports) and switches (xE ports) are •...
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Port Security Configuration Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If you enable auto-learning before activating port security, you cannot activate until auto-learning is Note disabled.
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Port Security Configuration Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Activate port security on each VSAN.
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Enabling Port Security S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Activate port security on each VSAN.
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Activating Port Security S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 2...
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Auto-learning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Database Reactivation If auto-learning is enabled, you cannot activate the database, without the force option until you disable auto-learning.
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Auto-learning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling Auto-learning To enable auto-learning, follow these steps: Command...
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Auto-learning S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Authorization Scenarios Assume that the port security feature is activated and the following conditions are specified in the active database:...
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Port Security Manual Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Port Security Manual Configuration To configure port security on any switch in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family, follow these steps: Step 1...
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Port Security Configuration Distribution S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To add authorized port pairs for port security, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Port Security Configuration Distribution S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling Distribution All the configurations performed in distributed mode are stored in a pending (temporary) database.
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Port Security Configuration Distribution S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Discarding the Changes If you discard (abort) the changes made to the pending database, the configuration remains unaffected and the lock is released.
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Database Merge Guidelines S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 37-3 Scenarios for Activation and Auto-Learning learning Configurations in Distributed Mode (continued) Scenario...
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Database Interaction S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 37-4 Active and Configuration Port Security Databases (continued) Active Database...
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Database Interaction S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Switch 1 Switch 1 config Database...
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Database Interaction S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Use the port-security database copy vsan command to copy from the active to the configured database.
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Displaying Port Security Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Displaying Port Security Configuration The show port-security database commands display the configured port security information (see Examples...
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Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Displaying Port Security Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 1 20:11:00:33:22:00:2a:4a(pwwn) 20:41:00:05:30:00:4a:1e(fc2/1) [Total 1 entries] Example 37-5 Displays the Difference Between the Temporary Configuration Database and the...
Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Number of sWWN deny To verify the status of the active database and the auto-learning configuration, use the show port-security status command (see...
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Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 37-6 Default Security Settings (continued) Parameters...
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Chapter 37 Configuring Port Security Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 37-22 OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring Fabric Binding This chapter describes the fabric binding feature provided in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family of directors...
Chapter 38 Configuring Fabric Binding About Fabric Binding S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 38-1 Fabric Binding and Port Security Comparison Fabric Binding...
Chapter 38 Configuring Fabric Binding Fabric Binding Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Fabric Binding Configuration To configure fabric binding in each switch in the fabric, follow these steps.
Chapter 38 Configuring Fabric Binding Fabric Binding Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure a list of sWWNs and domain IDs for a FICON VSAN, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 38 Configuring Fabric Binding Fabric Binding Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m By default, the fabric binding feature is not activated.
Chapter 38 Configuring Fabric Binding Fabric Binding Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Use the fabric-binding database diff active vsan command to view the differences between the •...
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Chapter 38 Configuring Fabric Binding Fabric Binding Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 38-2 Displays Active Fabric Binding Information switch# show fabric-binding database active --------------------------------------------------...
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Chapter 38 Configuring Fabric Binding Fabric Binding Configuration S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Statistics For VSAN: 345 ------------------------ Number of sWWN permit: 0...
Chapter 38 Configuring Fabric Binding Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m VSAN Switch WWN [domain] Last-Time [Repeat count] Reason...
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Chapter 38 Configuring Fabric Binding Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 38-2 Default Fabric Binding Settings Parameters...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring Users and Common Roles The CLI and SNMP use common roles in all switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family.
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Role-Based Authorization S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Roles Each role can contain multiple users and each user can be part of multiple roles.
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Role-Based Authorization S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The rule command specifies operations that can be performed by a specific role.
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Role Distributions S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Roles can be used to create VSAN administrators.
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Role Distributions S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Clearing Sessions, page 39-6 •...
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Role Distributions S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To discard role-based configuration changes, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Role Distributions S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 39-1 Displays Information for All Roles switch# show role Role: network-admin...
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Configuring Common Roles S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 39-3 Displays Information on the Pending Roles Database switch# show role pending Role: network-admin...
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Configuring Common Roles S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 39-1 Common Roles Switch 1...
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Configuring User Accounts S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 39-1 CLI Operation to SNMP Operation Mapping (continued) CLI Operation...
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Configuring User Accounts S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About Users The passphrase specified in the snmp-server user option and the password specified username option are synchronized (see the...
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Configuring User Accounts S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Contains numbers •...
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Configuring User Accounts S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 4...
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Configuring SSH Services S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m this user account has no expiry date roles:network-operator no password set.
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Configuring SSH Services S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m About SSH SSH provides secure communications to the Cisco SAN-OS CLI.
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Configuring SSH Services S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To specify or delete the SSH key in OpenSSH format for a specified user, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Configuring SSH Services S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To overwrite the previously generated key-pair, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Configuring SSH Services S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Enabling SSH or Telnet Service By default, the SSH service is disabled.
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Recovering the Administrator Password S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m SSH Authentication Using Digital Certificates SSH authentication on the Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches provide X.509 digital certificate support for host authentication.
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Recovering the Administrator Password S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Save the software configuration.
Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m If you boot a system image that is older than the image you used to store the configuration and Caution do not use the install all command to boot the system, the switch erases the binary...
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Chapter 39 Configuring Users and Common Roles Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 39-2 Default Switch Security Settings (continued) Parameters...
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m A R T IP Services...
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S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring FCIP Cisco MDS 9000 Family IP storage (IPS) services extend the reach of Fibre Channel SANs by using...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP About FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 40-1 Fibre Channel SANs Connected by FCIP Virtual (E)ISL...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP About FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 40-2 FCIP Links and Virtual ISLs Switch A...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP About FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m FCIP Profiles The FCIP profile contains information about the local IP address and TCP parameters.
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP About FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Fibre Channel PortChannels Figure 40-4 provides an example of a PortChannel-based load-balancing configuration.
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP About FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m VRRP Figure 40-6 displays a Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)-based high availability FCIP...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The FCIP link stays up during the failover.
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Advanced FCIP Profile Configuration, page 40-12 •...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Creating FCIP Profiles You must assign a local IP address of a Gigabit Ethernet interface or subinterface to the FCIP profile to create an FCIP profile.
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 40-2 Displays the Specified FCIP Profile Information switch# show fcip profile 7 FCIP Profile 7...
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Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 4...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Advanced FCIP Profile Configuration A basic FCIP configuration uses the local IP address to configure the FCIP profile.
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Configuring TCP Parameters You can control TCP behavior in a switch by configuring the following TCP parameters.
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Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure the first keepalive timeout interval, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
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Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure SACK, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
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Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The interaction of bandwidth parameters and CWM and the resulting TCP behavior is outlined as follows: •...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To configure the maximum jitter value, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 1...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Peer IP address—Configures both ends of the FCIP link.
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m By default, the special frame feature is disabled.
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m any switch in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family.
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m B Port Interoperability Mode While E ports typically interconnect Fibre Channel switches, some SAN extender devices, such as Cisco’s PA-FC-1G Fibre Channel port adapter and the SN 5428-2 storage router, implement a bridge port...
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Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m interact with the B port.
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m To enable B port mode, follow these steps: Command Purpose...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Displaying FCIP Interface Information Use the show interface commands to view the summary, counter, description, and status of the FCIP link.
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Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Advertized window: Current: 0 KB, Maximum: 14 KB, Scale: 14336 Peer receive window: Current: 0 KB, Maximum: 0 KB, Scale: 51200 Congestion window: Current: 14 KB, Slow start threshold: 49344 KB...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Advanced FCIP Features You can significantly improve application performance by configuring one or more of the following options for the FCIP interface.
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Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 40-13 FCIP Link Write Acceleration Initiator...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m FCIP write acceleration with FCIP ports as members of PortChannels in Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release Caution 2.0(1b) and later are incompatible with the FCIP write acceleration in earlier releases.
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m TCP Connection Information Write Accelerator statistics 6091 packets in...
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Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 40-14 FCIP Link Tape Acceleration for Write Operations Backup...
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Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 40-15 FCIP Link Tape Acceleration for Read Operations Restore...
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Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m amount of data has been buffered at the local Cisco MDS switch, the read operations to the tape drive are flow controlled by the remote Cisco MDS switch by not issuing any further reads.
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Table 40-1 Correct LUN Mapping Example with Single Host Access Host...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Example 40-13 Displays Information About Tapes for Which Exchanges are Tape Accelerated at the Target-End FCIP Link switch# show fcip tape-session tunnel 1 targ-end...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m The "auto"...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Configuring FCIP S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Command Purpose Step 3...
Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m 0 comp expanded Default Settings Table 40-4...
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Chapter 40 Configuring FCIP Default Settings S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide 40-40 OL-16184-01, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 3.x...
S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m C H A P T E R Configuring the SAN Extension Tuner The SAN extension tuner (SET) feature is unique to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family of switches.
Chapter 41 Configuring the SAN Extension Tuner About the SAN Extension Tuner S e 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 c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m Figure 41-1 SCSI Command Generation to the Virtual Target Virtual initiator...
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