03-19-2015 05:25 PM
I am looking at replacing my MDS 9506 (2) with 4 nexus 6004.
FC will connect to the new 20 port UP cards on the nexus 6004
some info req.
Configurations simiilar to that of mDS
support for zoning
npiv support
what lic is required NPIV - FC
vsan
dcns
optics from MDS 9506 will work on nexus 6004
fcoe support - lic req
Solved! Go to Solution.
03-20-2015 01:37 AM
Please look at
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-6000-series-switches/datasheet-c78-732277.html
which contains the hardware features as well as the licenses.
It is easy to migrate a configuration from MDS to Nexus 6004.
Be aware, that there might be features, which are not available on Nexus, e.g. IVR.
Also, the native FC speed limitation is 8 Gbps !
Cisco SFP's from MDS should work ok in Nexus 6004
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/storage-networking/mds-9000-series-multilayer-switches/product_data_sheet09186a00801bc698.html
03-27-2015 07:56 AM
The 9506 is a Director Class SAN switch. A better replacement would be a 9706, which is also a Director Class SAN switch.
03-20-2015 01:37 AM
Please look at
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-6000-series-switches/datasheet-c78-732277.html
which contains the hardware features as well as the licenses.
It is easy to migrate a configuration from MDS to Nexus 6004.
Be aware, that there might be features, which are not available on Nexus, e.g. IVR.
Also, the native FC speed limitation is 8 Gbps !
Cisco SFP's from MDS should work ok in Nexus 6004
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/storage-networking/mds-9000-series-multilayer-switches/product_data_sheet09186a00801bc698.html
03-27-2015 07:56 AM
The 9506 is a Director Class SAN switch. A better replacement would be a 9706, which is also a Director Class SAN switch.
Discover and save your favorite ideas. Come back to expert answers, step-by-step guides, recent topics, and more.
New here? Get started with these tips. How to use Community New member guide