Storage Networking

I have a situation where we took 2datacenters and collapsed them into 1. Each datacenter had it's on set of 2 switches, for dual paths,and storage.  Each also had different VSANs for host to storage connectivity.  Now that they are in the same datace...

is it possible to use one gigabit port on MDS IPS 14+2 linecard to create FCIP tunnels between two other remote MDS switches?each tunnel will  allow a different VSAN. this is kindda crude but gotta do it, if it can be done

Is it possible to create a role or user thatcan have limited rights to make changes and still be able to changetheir own password.  The default roles don't allow thiswithout being admin.  I was looking at creating a new role,BUt have very little know...

I have a 9513 and a 9509 ISL'd in a single fabric. The Eports are in VSAN 2, and all the zones are in VSAN 1. ( I know this is not best practice, and is going to be fixed)  Anyway, after making the 9513 the principle switch, and shutting down all bla...

I have deleted some zones in a zonesetThese zones do not show up in the running config but they are there if you show active zones on this vsanThe only way that I know of is to deactivate the zonesetBut deactivating zoneset puts all the existing zone...

We have a couple of MDS9120's and a SUP1 9509 in our fabric that we want to retire.   I'm pretty sure that I don't want to just shut down these switches, unplug the cables and call it good.   Also the 9509 is the principal for two of our larger VSAN'...

Can anybody tell me how I config a description on an interface of the MDS  9222i?I have the NX-OS 4.2(1a)

Hello AllI'm currently replacing an existing Brocade SAN with a 9134 based one (not a big site).Now the 9134 is also available in a stacked config (buying through IBM)  which consists:1 x 91342 x 10Gb port activation Licenses2 x 10Gb CX4 copper trans...

Does the MDS 9221i use the same firmware as the MDS 9216i? And if so what's the latest firmware available. Thanks.

Hi:Does anyone here have an informed opinion (probably through practical  experience) regarding the iSCSI vs. FCoE speed debate going on? Which  method of I/O consolidation and fabric unification is "better"? Of  course each technology has its advant...

Hi,We've just got some Dell PowerEdge1000e blades in through the door, along with a few trays EqualLogic storage. At the back of the blades we've got M8024 10gig switches (4 switches, in two fabrics, two per fabric), and we've also got a couple of ne...

I apologize if this is an elementary question, but I want to monitor (via SNMP or SMTP) events like these:2010 Jun 14 03:03:54 xsmiahczc02A %PORT-5-IF_DOWN_OLS_RCVD: %$VSAN 100%$ Interface fc5/1 is down (OLS received)2010 Apr 23 21:37:56 xsmiahczc02A...