01-18-2012 11:11 AM
Hello,
This is a 2 part question.
I've got a Cisco MDS 9124 in my HP c7000 Blade chassis running SAN-OS 3.2(2c) and I want to create an ISL to a stand-alone 1U Cisco MDS 9124 running NX-OS 5.0(7).
1. Will there be any compatability issues?
2. Alternately, Is it possible to do an ISL and not merge zones?
Thanks in advance,
-Brian
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01-19-2012 10:06 PM
Hi Brian,
for question 1:
Based on NX-OS 5.0(7) release note,
Minimum NX-OS or SAN-OS Release :
SAN-OS Release 3.3(1c) or later
NX-OS Release 4.1(1b) or later
Tested NX-OS and SAN-OS Releases
SAN-OS Releases 3.3(1c), 3.3(5)
NX-OS Releases 4.1(1b), 4.2(7a)
For Question2, I don't think it is possilbe to do an ISL without zone merge. Only one active zoneset in one vsan. Once you interconnect two mds switch, the zoneset in one vsan should be distribute and sychronized within the whole virtual fabirc.
BR,
John Meng
01-19-2012 10:06 PM
Hi Brian,
for question 1:
Based on NX-OS 5.0(7) release note,
Minimum NX-OS or SAN-OS Release :
SAN-OS Release 3.3(1c) or later
NX-OS Release 4.1(1b) or later
Tested NX-OS and SAN-OS Releases
SAN-OS Releases 3.3(1c), 3.3(5)
NX-OS Releases 4.1(1b), 4.2(7a)
For Question2, I don't think it is possilbe to do an ISL without zone merge. Only one active zoneset in one vsan. Once you interconnect two mds switch, the zoneset in one vsan should be distribute and sychronized within the whole virtual fabirc.
BR,
John Meng
01-20-2012 05:47 AM
Thanks John,
I don't know why I never thought to look at the Release Notes. Makes perfect sense, now!
I'll be sure to look there first next time.
-Brian
01-22-2012 08:31 PM
put 9124e in your HP enclosure into NPV mode and enable NPIV on your 9124 ..no need to merge anything.
02-01-2012 01:32 PM
NPV mode is disruptive & switch wide isn't it?
The HP enclosure & all blades are already connected, setup & zoned to existing storage and I wouldn't want to cause any adverse effects to that environment by enabling a potential disruptive change feature.
02-21-2012 10:32 AM
yes, NPV is disruptive but something to consider for future implementations. Keeps your fabric smaller and simpler to manage.
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