Storage Networking

I have a long distance ISL ( 60 miles) between a couple of 9513s with 32x8GB modules.    The port that is in the Production Data Center often runs out of Tx Buffer Credits. The corresponding port in the DR site does not run out of Rx or TX buffers. E...

I am getting some odd results when zoning currently and was looking for feedback!   So just an example.  Here is a new zone I wanna put in.   zone name ESXUCSD10-VPLEX-E1-B0-FE03 vsan 102 member device-alias ESXUCSD10 member device-alias VPLEX-E1-B0...

Hello,i need to connect MDS 9513 to McData 6140 for migration purposes, plan is to get rid of McData in the near future.  McData is running in open mode 1.0 so i am planning to set VSAN mode to 1. After all systems get migrated to Cisco i would like ...

I am building a BOM for a Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch for India.I don't see the cable option specifically for India but for the below mentioned Geo, can I include the power cord for UK and will that work for India ? Please advice..  ...

Not trying to create FUD or anything here, long time Cisco customer,  just thought folks should know. We've had two switches in the last 6 weeks with this issue. One we've had in service since 2008 (and which started having SF errors in March but did...

I have an opportunity to sell an IBM V5030 device, which is required to connect to a Cisco Chasis by means of a 6324 switch integrated into the chasis. The connection is required by means of a cable "40GBASE-CR4 QSFP + to four 10GBASE-CU SFP + direct...

Hi All,   Interesting query, when using FI 6200 UCSM DAS zoning, single initiator to multiple targets in FC switching Mode, is it possible to connect two storage Arrays together through the FI to run a san copy?   in general i would assume the Arrays...

Dear all,   I was reading the Nexus 9000 datasheets && I wonder if the Nexus C9336C-FX2 (N9K-C9336C-FX2) supports FC or FCoE for the storage networking purpose? Here is the link that I read: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/...

Hello All,   We have a bit of a small server room design problem where we are tasked with connecting a Netapp FAS2650 storage to a Cisco Cat3850 (which is the distribution switch). My questions are:-   How can this be accomplished without the purchas...

Hi Experts, This is first time I am deploying the cisco hyperflex and facing many issues. Can any one provide me the step by step configuration procedure?   Please find the attachments.   Thanks...

I am wondering what the min level of supported firmware on a MDS 9148 is to support USC FI code 3.2(3a) is.  Because of some legacy hardware we can't move beyond (for now) 6.1(17) on the MDS.   TIA, Jim

Hi, I restarted my Cisco MDS 9222i and after that my device is keeping restarting every 2 minutes. Please your comment about a possible solution: ----------------------- cisco MDS 9222i ("4x1GE IPS, 18x1/2/4Gbps FC/Sup2")   Cisco Nexus Operating Syst...

I am in the process of adding 2 new MDS 9148s switches to our existing fabrics. We currently have to isolated fabrics. I need to add one MDS to each Nexus. The Nexus currently have 1 VSAN, 1 Zoneset, and is set  to basic mode. I want to add the new s...