Storage Networking

We ordered a MDS 9509 for one of our customers. We were shipped a MDS 9506 by mistake. Now we are in the process of swapping just the frame & power supplies because the rest of the configuration is right. My question is will the supervisor modules fr...

I'm using a pair of MDS 9216. I just set them up a couple days ago. When I start the Fabric Manger, at the top it says that it will expire in 58 days. Do I need to obtain a license for it. I thought device manager and fabric manager are free.Than...

Anybody know where I can find documentation on this issue?

My solaris servers are picking up RSCN's for the SAN fabric, zoning is configured for single initiator. I am looking at enabling the "Restrict Broadcast Frames To Zone Members" option for host zones but wanted some advise as to what the implications ...

Does anyone know if a GLC-T SFP module can be used in the ge ports of a SN 5428 storage router?

I have an ACNS with two hard disks of 36GB, software version ce590-4.2.1. Is there a way to update its version to a 5.X or even to a 4.2.X? I already browsed on the software updates page, but can not find a way to update an ACNS starting from the 4.2...

I am getting ready to upgrade the SAN-OS on three 9509s with generation 1 supervisors. The bootflash is about 180MB and the existing kickstart and system files consume a little over 90MB. The new kickstart and system files are over 90MB total so ther...

HiIn which location is the CCIE Storage training offered and what are the course codes and exam numbers?

Do I need CustomerId, ContractId & SiteId to setup/configure Call Home?

Dear All,There are 2 MDS9216 Switches in our client's environment.One Switch has 2 VSAN, and 2 ZoneSets.I always setup it at first Switch.Some day I add a zone to existing ZoneSet at "Second" Swtich.The result was surprised me!!!Only the new Zone was...

Have had a bad SFP creating errors, and log entries. Problem is that when log is full, the switch re-boots. Does anyone know if I can clear the log out of old messages.

What do people use for monitoring / login switch information to help with faults etc.Our SAN has now grown to about 70 switches 50/50 brocade / cisco. (time we started keeping an eye on it)

I just got the email. Stephen, Yinglam, you guys should totally do it. With your practical knowledge you will rock it.Colin McNamara CCIE #18233