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Overview
Cisco MDS 9216i W/0 1Gb Ethernet SFP Fabric Switch
The Cisco MDS 9216i brings the most flexible storage networking capability available in the fabric switch market today. Sharing a consistent architecture with the Cisco MDS 9500 Directors, the Cisco MDS 9216i integrates both Fibre Channel and IP Storage Services in a single system to allow maximum flexibility in user configurations. With fourteen 2-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, two Gigabit Ethernet IP Storage Services ports, a two port FCIP software license and the modular expansion slot can be used to connect an additional forty-eight ports of 4-Gbps Fibre Channel or even four 10-Gb Fibre Channel ports for Inter-Switch Links, the Cisco MDS 9216i is a comprehensive package, ideally suited for enterprise storage networks that require high performance SAN extension or cost-effective IP Storage connectivity for applications such as Business Continuity and iSCSI host attachment to Fibre Channel storage devices. The MPS 18/4 module along with the optional Cisco MDS 9200 Storage Media Encryption package can provide encryption for data at rest on storage tape media for added security to the SAN environment.
Key Features and Benefits
Integrated Fibre Channel and IP Storage Services in an optimized form factor: Supports fourteen 2-Gbps Fibre Channel interfaces for high performance storage area network (SAN) connectivity and two Gigabit Ethernet ports for Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) and Small Computer System Interface over IP (iSCSI) storage services. Industry's highest-performance Inter-Switch Links (ISLs): Supports up to sixteen 2-Gbps or 4, 10-Gbps Fibre Channel links in a single PortChannel. Links may span any port on any module within a chassis for added scalability and resilience. Up to 3500 buffer-to-buffer credits can be assigned to a single Fibre Channel port to extend storage networks over unprecedented distances. Intelligent network services: Uses virtual SAN (VSAN) technology for hardware-enforced, isolated environments within a single physical fabric. Access control lists (ACLs) for hardware-based intelligent frame processing. Advanced traffic-management features such as Fibre Channel Congestion Control (FCC) and fabric-wide quality of service (QoS) to facilitate migration from SAN islands to enterprise-wide storage networks. Comprehensive network security framework: Supports RADIUS and TACACS+, Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP), Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), Secure Shell (SSH), and Simple Network Management Protocol Version 3 (SNMPv3) implementing Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), VSANs, hardware-enforced zoning, ACLs, and per-VSAN role-based access control. Additionally, the Gigabit Ethernet ports offer IP security (IPsec) authentication, data integrity, and hardware-assisted data encryption for FCIP and iSCSI and key management. Sophisticated diagnostics: Provides intelligent diagnostics, protocol decoding, and network-analysis tools as well as integrated Call Home capability for added reliability, faster problem resolution, and reduced service costs.

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Open platform for network-hosted storage applications: The Cisco MDS 9216i provides an open platform for hosting intelligent storage services such as network-based virtualization and replication. Storage services modules can be installed in any Cisco MDS 9500 Series or Cisco MDS 9200 Series chassis to provide scalable, distributed application intelligence in the fabric. FCIP for remote SAN extension: Simplifies data-protection and business continuance strategies by enabling backup, remote replication, and other disaster recovery services over WAN distances using open-standard FCIP tunneling. Optimizes utilization of WAN resources for backup and replication by tunneling up to three virtual ISLs on a single Gigabit Ethernet port, and enabling hardware-based compression, FCIP Write Acceleration, and FCIP Tape Acceleration. FCIP Services Software License is included for the 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports included with the MDS 9216i base unit. iSCSI for extension of SAN to Ethernet attached servers: Extends the benefits of Fibre Channel SAN-based storage to Ethernet attached servers at a lower cost than possible using Fibre Channel interconnect alone. Hardware Assisted Encryption Security On-board crypto processing engine supports secure IEEE standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit algorithms to encrypt data transported over IP networks or to be stored on tape. IPsec for Encrypted Data in Transit over IP networks Storage Media Encryption of Data at Rest on tape - FIPS 140-2, level 2 certifications.

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Product Highlights
FCIP for remote SAN Extensions
Data distribution, data protection, and business continuance services are significant components of today's information-centric businesses. The ability to efficiently replicate critical data on a global scale not only ensures a higher level of data protection for valuable corporate information, but also increases utilization of backup resources and lowers total cost of storage ownership. The Cisco MDS 9216i uses the open-standard FCIP protocol to break the distance barrier of current Fibre Channel solutions and enable interconnection of SAN islands over extended distances.
Advanced FCIP Features to Facilitate Business Continuance and Disaster Recovery
The Cisco MDS 9216i is designed to support robust business continuance services using FCIP for remote connectivity in conjunction with a suite of advanced features, such as VSANs and Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR), hardware-assisted FCIP compression and encryption, FCIP Write Acceleration, and FCIP Tape Acceleration.
VSANs and IVR Enhance VSANs allow more efficient storage network utilization by creating hardware-based isolated environments SAN Security and Stability within a single physical SAN fabric or switch. Each VSAN can be zoned as a typical SAN and maintains its own fabric services for added scalability and resilience. The Cisco MDS 9216i supports Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR), the industry's first routing functionality for Fibre Channel. IVR allows selective transfer of data traffic between specific initiators and targets on different VSANs while maintaining isolation of control traffic within each VSAN.
High Performance SAN Extension with Compression and FCIP Write Acceleration
The Cisco MDS 9216i supports hardware-based FCIP compression to maximize the effective WAN bandwidth of SAN extension solutions. The Cisco MDS 9216i achieves up to a 30:1 compression ratio, with typical ratios of 2:1 over a wide variety of data sources. The Cisco MDS 9216i also supports FCIP Write Acceleration, a feature that can significantly improve application performance when storage traffic is extended across distance. When FCIP Write Acceleration is enabled, WAN throughput is optimized by reducing the latency of command acknowledgements. Similarly, the Cisco MDS 9216i supports FCIP Tape Acceleration, which significantly improves throughput over WAN links for remote tape backup operations.

Advanced Traffic Management for HighPerformance, Resilient Fabrics
Virtual Output Queuing ensures line rate performance on each port, independent of traffic pattern, by eliminating head-of-line blocking. 255 buffer-to-buffer credits are assigned to each port for optimal bandwidth utilization across distance. When extended distances are required, up to 3500 credits can be allocated to a single port within a group of four Fibre Channel ports. Port Channels allow users to aggregate up to 16 physical ISLs into a single logical bundle, providing optimized bandwidth utilization across all links. The bundle can consist of any port from any module in the chassis, ensuring that the bundle remains active even in the event of a module failure. Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF)-based multipathing provides the intelligence to load balance across up to 16 equal cost paths and, in the event of a switch failure, dynamically reroute traffic. Quality of service can be used to manage bandwidth and control latency in order to prioritize critical traffic. Fibre Channel Congestion Control (FCC), an end-to-end, feedback-based congestion control mechanism, augments the Fibre Channel buffer-to-buffer credit mechanism to provide enhanced traffic management.

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Industry's Most Advanced The Cisco MDS 9000 Family integrates the industry's most advanced analysis and diagnostic tools. Power-on self test (POST) and online diagnostics provide proactive health monitoring. The Cisco MDS Diagnostics and 9216i implements diagnostic capabilities such as Fibre Channel Traceroute for detailing the exact path Troubleshooting Tools and timing of flows and Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) to intelligently capture network traffic. Once traffic has been captured, it can then be analyzed with the Cisco Fabric Analyzer, an embedded Fibre Channel analyzer. Comprehensive port- and flow-based statistics facilitate sophisticated performance analysis and service-level agreement (SLA) accounting.
Comprehensive Solution for Robust Network Security
The Cisco MDS 9216i offers an extensive security framework to protect highly sensitive data crossing today's enterprise networks. The Cisco MDS 9216i employs intelligent packet inspection at the port level, including the application of ACLs for hardware enforcement of zones, VSANs, and advanced Port Security features. Extended zoning capabilities are enabled to ensure that LUNs are accessible only by specific hosts (LUN zoning), to limit SCSI read command for a certain zone (read-only zoning), and to restrict broadcasts to only the selected zones (broadcast zones). VSANs are used to achieve higher security and greater stability by providing complete isolation among devices that are connected to the same physical SAN. In addition, Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP) provides switch-switch and host switch Diffie-Hellman Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (DH-CHAP) authentication supporting RADIUS or TACACS+, to ensure that only authorized devices access protected storage networks. Finally, for both FCIP and iSCSI deployments, the comprehensive IPsec protocol suite delivers secure authentication, data integrity, and hardware-based encryption.

Ease of Management

The Cisco MDS 9216i presents a consistent, logical CLI. Adhering to the syntax of widely known Cisco IOS Software CLI, the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI is easy to learn and delivers broad management capability. The Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI is an extremely efficient and direct interface designed to provide optimal functionality to administrators in enterprise environments. Cisco Fabric Manager is a responsive, easy-to-use Java application that simplifies management across multiple switches and fabrics. Cisco Fabric Manager enables administrators to perform vital tasks such as topology discovery, fabric configuration and verification, provisioning, monitoring, and fault resolution. All functions are available through a secure interface, enabling remote management from any location. Cisco Fabric Manager may be used independently or in conjunction with the optional Cisco Fabric Manager Server and other HP management applications such as HP OpenView and HP Storage Essentials. Cisco MDS SAN-OS also provides an extensive API for integration with third-party and user developed management tools.
iSCSI for Cost Effective Extension of SAN Storage to Ethernet Attached Servers
Many IT managers have been hesitant to extend SAN access beyond their mission-critical applications to midrange data center applications because of the complexity and cost involved in upgrading large numbers of midrange servers to Fibre Channel. The Cisco MDS 9216i addresses these limitations by enabling IT organizations to extend their storage networks using cost-effective Ethernet infrastructure. All the benefits of SANs, including increased storage utilization, centralized backups, easier addition of incremental storage capacity, management simplification, and reduced overall total cost of ownership (TCO), can be extended to a new range of applications. Because the Cisco MDS 9216i is an integral component of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family, Ethernet attached servers will enjoy the same SAN scalability, availability, manageability, and intelligent services as those servers connected directly to a Fibre Channel SAN, while maintaining the cost and ease-of-use benefits of Ethernet and IP.

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Product Family Models
Cisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director w/Dual Supervisor 2 Intelligent, multi-protocol 13-slot Director with up to 528 Auto-Sensing 4/2/1 Gb Fibre Channel ports Cisco MDS 9506 Multilayer Director Intelligent, multi-protocol 6-slot Director with up to 192 Auto-Sensing 1/2/4/10 Gb Fibre Channel ports or 1Gb Etherent ports Cisco MDS 9509 Multilayer Director: Intelligent, multi-protocol 9-slot Director with up to 336 Auto-Sensing 1/2/4/10 Gb Fibre Channel ports or 1Gb Ethernet ports Cisco MDS 9222i Multilayer Fabric Switch Intelligent, multi-protocol modular Fabric Switch with eighteen 4-Gb Fibre Channel ports, four 1Gb Ethernet ports, a four port FCIP software license and an open modular expansion slot with up to a forty-eight ports of 4-Gbps Fibre Channel or 10-Gb Fibre Channel ports for Inter-Switch Links Cisco MDS 9216 Multilayer Fabric Switch Intelligent, multi-protocol modular Fabric Switch with sixteen 2Gb Fiber Channel ports and a modular expansion slot for a total maximum port capacity of up to 64 ports. Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch Intelligent, multi-protocol modular Fabric Switch with sixteen 2Gb Fiber Channel ports and a modular expansion slot which can be used for 1/2/4/10 Gb Fibre Channel or 1 Gb Ethernet ports for a total maximum port capacity of up to 64 ports. Cisco MDS 9120 Multilayer Fabric Switch Intelligent, Fibre Channel Fabric Switch with 20 Auto-Sensing 2/1 Gb Fibre Channel ports Cisco MDS 9140 Multilayer Fabric Switch Intelligent, Fibre Channel Fabric Switch with 40 Auto-Sensing 2/1 Gb Fibre Channel ports Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch Fibre Channel Fabric Switch with 20 Auto-Sensing 4/2/1 Gb Fibre Channel ports

Software Components, Standard
SAN-OS Cisco MDS 9000 SAN-OS delivers numerous advanced storage networking capabilities for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family of Multilayer Intelligent Directors and Fabric Switches.

Cisco Fabric Manager

Cisco Fabric Manager is a responsive, easy-to-use Java application that simplifies management across multiple switches and fabrics. Cisco Fabric Manager enables administrators to perform vital tasks such as topology discovery, fabric configuration and verification, LUN security, monitoring, and fault resolution. All functions are available through a secure interface, which enables remote management from any location. Cisco Fabric Manager may be used independently or in conjunction with third-party management applications. Cisco provides an extensive API for integration with third-party and user developed management tools.
Software Components, Optional
Cisco Fabric Manager Server Package The "Standard" Cisco Fabric Manager software that is included at no charge with the MDS family switches provides basic switch configuration and troubleshooting capabilities. The Cisco Fabric Manager Server (FMS) Package extends Cisco Fabric Manager by providing historical performance data collection for network traffic hot-spot analysis, centralized management services and advanced application integration.

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Cisco Enterprise Package Cisco MDS switches have a set of advanced traffic engineering and advanced security features that are recommended for all Enterprise SANs. These features are bundled together in a management application called the Cisco MDS 9000 Enterprise Package. Cisco MDS 9000 Family Cisco MDS 9000 Family SME Package allows encryption of storage media (data at rest). Strong, standard IEEE AES-256 encryption for heterogeneous tape devices and VTLs as well as tape data SME Package compression are provided as a distributed fabric service. Cisco MDS 9000 Family The Cisco MDS 9000 Family Mainframe Package is a comprehensive collection of features required for using the Cisco MDS 9200 Series switches in mainframe storage networks, including FICON protocol Mainframe Package and CUP management, switch cascading, fabric binding, and intermixing.

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Warranty
Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information
(1-1-1) Hardware Warranty; 1-year parts; 1-year on-site (8x5, next business day response) and 1-year labor. NOTE: The hardware warranty covers firmware and embedded non-saleable software. For extended hardware installation and maintenance information, click the links below: http://h18005.www1.hp.com/services/carepaq/us/install/ http://h18005.www1.hp.com/services/carepaq/us/hardware/. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Center for details. Hardware or Software product installation is not included in the warranty, but is available and highly recommended.

HP Service & Warranty Support
HP Service & Warranty Support Additional Warranty protection and/or HP Installation packages can be purchased. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Center for details. HP provides a one-year, hardware limited warranty, fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. In addition, available service offerings include a full range of HP Care Pack packaged hardware and software services: Installation Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times System management and performance services For more information on warranty and support options, please visit our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/hps/tech/storage/supp/.
Software Product Services Software Warranty - HP warrants only that the software media will be free of physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days from delivery. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY -The entire liability of HP and its suppliers and your exclusive remedy for software that does not conform to this Limited Warranty shall be the repair or replacement of the defective media. This warranty and remedy are subject to your returning the defective media during the warranty period to HP in the country in which you obtained the software. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Center for details. Hardware or Software product installation is not included in the warranty, but is available and highly recommended.
HP Care Pack Services Warranty Upgrade Options
Service offerings include a full range of Customer HP Care Pack services for both hardware and software services: Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4-hours Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 5 days x 9 hours to 7 days x 24 hours Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years Additional Warranty protection and/or HP Installation packages can be purchased. NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer Support Center for details.

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HP Care Pack Information HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific duration and hours of coverage. HP Care Pack is not available for less than the product's warranty duration. HP Care Pack is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the commencement date will be the same as the Warranty Start Date (delivery date to end user customer). Proof of purchase may be required. HP Care Pack services are prepaid. For additional HP Care Pack (hardware & software) information, as well as orderable part numbers, please refer to the URL listed below: http://h18005.www1.hp.com/services/carepaq/index.html

Additional Services

Installation service; SAN Solution service; SAN-Environmental Support service; SAN Architecture service; Proactive 24. For more information on these and other service options, please contact any of our worldwide sales offices or visit our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/hps/support.

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Family Information
Cisco MDS Cisco MDS Cisco MDS 9513 w/Dual 9509 w/Dual 9506 w/Dual Supervisor 2 Supervisor 2 Supervisor 2

Cisco MDS 9222i

Cisco MDS 9216A
Introduction Date Switch Type Maximum ports
May 2006 Multilayer Director 528 Fibre Channel, 58 IP ports
May 2006 Multilayer Director 336 Fibre Channel, 50 IP ports
Number of slots per chassis

Thirteen

November Dec Multilayer Multilayer Multilayer Fabric Switch Embedded Director Fabric Switch Fabric Switch Switch 192 Fibre 18 fixed auto- 64 FC, up to Up to 24 Fibre Up to 24 Fibre Channel, 26 sensing 4/2/1- 16 FC and 8 Channel ports Channel ports IP ports Gbps Fibre IP ports Channel ports, 4 1-Gb Ethernet ports Six Two N/A, Fixed NA FRU

May 2006

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem March 2007 March 2007

Cisco MDS 9124

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Configuration Information
Step 1 Base Configuration
Select one: Model Cisco MDS 9216i w/0 1Gb Ethernet SFP Fabric Switch Model Description Cisco MDS 9216i NOTE: Chassis ships with one modular expansion slot. Includes 14 Fibre Channel ports fully populated with short wave SFPs (A7428A). The 1 Gb Ethernet ports are not populated with SFPs (A7487A), RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet management port, RJ-45 console port, and DB-9 COM port; also includes software image, 2-port FCIP Software License, dual power supplies, power cords, fan modules, and 19-inch mounting rack kit. Part Number AE390A

Step 2 - Options

Model Description Fibre Channel Port Expansion Modules 2 Gb Optical Transceiver, Small Form Factor Pluggable, Short Wave (used on A7464A, A7465A, AE378A, A7559A and AE391A, 2 Gb FC Modules)* 2 Gb Optical Transceiver, Small Form Factor Pluggable, Long Wave (used on A7464A, A7465A, AE378A, A7559A and AE391A, 2 Gb FC Modules)* Cisco MDS 9000 32-port Storage Services Module, includes 32 short wave SFPs (A7428A) Cisco MDS 9200 Storage Services Module Application Enabler License To Use. (Required for Network Hosted Applications which use SAN Tap and ISAPI services on Storage Services Module) Cisco MDS 9000 12-port, 4 Gb Fibre Channel module, DOES NOT include SFPs Cisco MDS 9000 24-port, 4 Gb Fibre Channel module, DOES NOT include SFPs Cisco MDS 9000 48-port, 4 Gb Fibre Channel module, DOES NOT include SFPs Cisco MDS 9000 4Gb Fibre Channel SFP, 4 Pack, 500m Short Wave Transceiver Quantity Spares, Included with 2 Gb FC Port Modules 46 Max 1 Max 1 Max Part Number A7428A

A7429A AE378A T4318A

1 Max 1 Max 1 Max SFPs not included with 4Gb 12, 24 and 48 port modules 48 Max 1 Max 4 Max 4 Max
AE383A AE384A AE385A AE379A
Cisco MDS 9000 4Gb Fibre Channel SFP, 4km Transceiver Cisco MDS 9000 4Gb Fibre Channel SFP, Long Wave Transceiver Cisco MDS 9000 4-port, 10 Gb Fibre Channel Module (DOES NOT include SFPs) Cisco MDS Gb FC SFP, Short Wave Transceiver Cisco MDS Gb FC SFP, Long Wave Transceiver
AE494A AE380A AE386A AE381A AE456A
FCIP & iSCSI Expansion Modules MDS Port IP Storage Services Module, SFPs not included MDS 9200 FCIP Services Software License - 8 port NOTE: FCIP software licenses are required for FCIP operation. MDS Port IP Storage Services Module, SFPs not included MDS 9200 FCIP Services Software License - 4 port NOTE: FCIP software licenses are required for FCIP operation.
1 Max 1 per A7470A 1 Max 1 per A7562A
A7470A A7474A A7562A T3695A

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MDS 9000 Multiprotocol Services Module w/Gb Ethernet SFPs. 14 short wave, 2 Gb FC SFPs are included. MDS 9200 FCIP Services Software License - 2 Port NOTE: The 2 port FCIP software license is only required for FCIP operation with optional MDS 9000 Family Multiprotocol Services Module. 1 GB Ethernet & 1-2 GB short wave SFP, LC* 1 GB Ethernet & 1-2 GB long wave SFP, LC* Cisco MDS 9000 1Gb Ethernet SFP, Copper Transceiver* HP MDS 9000 18+4 w/0 SFP Module (does not support AE382A Copper Transceiver) HP MDS 9500 MPS 18/4 FCIP Module LTU, required for FCIP operation with AG852A * 1 GB Ethernet SFPs required for 4 port and 8 port IP services modules, Multiprotocol Services Module and the embedded Ethernet ports on MDS 9216i Fabric Switch. Choose from optical or copper above. 2 Gb Fibre Channel ports on the MDS 9000 port modules may be configured to accept either Short Wave SFP or Long Wave SFP optic transceivers. When ordering the MDS 9000 port cards A7464A, A7465A, AE378A, A7559A and AE391A, all available ports are shipped with the short wave SFP optic transceivers included. Long Wave SFPs must be ordered separately. SFPs for all 1 Gb Etherent ports must also be ordered separately. Copper Ethernet transceivers are used for very short distances less than 100 meters and are used with standard Category 5 Ethernet wiring. HP MDS 9000 18+4 w/0 SFP Module does not support AE382A Copper Transceiver. MDS 9000 10Gb Fibre Channel 2X Entended Range Transceiver MDS 9000 10Gb Fibre Channel 2X Copper Transceiver Cisco MDS 9000 10Gb Ethernet X2 Short Range Transceiver Cisco MDS 9000 Encryption Key Manager Smart Card Reader Cisco MDS 9000 Encryption Key Manager Smart Card Cisco MDS Meter Cable for 10Gb Copper Short Range X2 Transceivers Cisco MDS Meter Cable for 10Gb Copper Short Range X2 Transceivers HP StorageWorks CWDM 4-port Multiplexer A HP StorageWorks CWDM 4-port Multiplexer B HP StorageWorks CWDM 8-port Multiplexer HP StorageWorks CWDM Multiplexer Chassis HP 2m Single-Mode LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable Used for CWDM solution HP 5m Single-Mode LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable Used for CWDM solution Optional Software Licenses HP MDS 9200 FabMgr Sv -1 MDS 9200 swt LTU HP MDS 9200 Enterprise Package license for 1 MDS 9200 switch, Required for Inter-VSAN routing, QoS management, IPsec security, LUN zoning and individual port security Cisco MDS 9200 Mainframe FICON Software License To Use. XP Array configurations only & HP Services Installation and Startup Statement of Work, HA546A1, is required

1 Max 1 per A7559A

AE391A T3678A

10 Max 4 Max

A7487A A7488A AE382A AG852A T5413A

1 Pack 1 Pack

AG861A AG870A AG871A AG872A AG873A AG876A AG877A AG878A AG879A AG880A AG881A AK345A AK346A A7513A A7516A T4409A
Required for each Switch Required for each Switch used for FICON Plus prerequisite HP C&I Service
Cisco MDS 9200 Storage Media Encryption package for one MPS 18/4 Module LTU

T5418A

Course Wave Division Multiplexer Solution

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4 Wavelength Add/Drop Mux, w/Chassis 8 Wavelength Mux/Demux, w/Chassis 1470 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) 1490 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) 1510 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) 1530 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) 1550 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) 1570 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) 1590 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) 1610 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) Fibre Cable LC/SC 1 Meter ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) Fibre Cable LC/SC 5 Meter ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) MDS NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver MDS NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver MDS NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver MDS NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver MDS NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver MDS NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver MDS NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver MDS NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver Dense Wave Division Multiplexer solution MDS NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver MDS NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver MDS NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver MDS NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver MDS NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver MDS NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver MDS NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver MDS NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver
2Gb only LC/SC 2Gb only LC/SC
A7483A A7484A A7475A A7476A A7477A A7478A A7479A A7480A A7481A A7482A A7485A A7486A AG853A AG854A AG855A AG856A AG857A AG858A AG859A AG860A AG862A AG863A AG864A AG865A AG866A AG867A AG868A AG869A
Installation Service Cisco MDS 9216i Installation Service

HA113A1#5D2

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Accessories

Optical Cables (LC-LC for between two 2 Gb devices) 2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 15 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 30 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 50 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable (LC-SC for between a 1 Gb and a 2 Gb device) FC Cable LC/SC 1 Meter FC Cable LC/SC 5 Meter 2 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 5 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 15 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 30 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 50 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable Part Number 221692-B21 221692-B22 221692-B23 221692-B26 221692-B27 A7485A A7486A 221691-B21 221691-B22 221691-B23 221691-B26 221691-B27

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Technical Specifications
O/S Support Fibre Channel protocols
MDS SAN-OS Release 1.3(2) or later Fibre Channel standards FC-PH, Revision 4.3 (ANSI/INCITS 230-1994) FC-PH, Amendment 1 (ANSI/INCITS 230-1994/AM1-1996) FC-PH, Amendment 2 (ANSI/INCITS 230-1994/AM2-1999) FC-PH-2, Revision 7.4 (ANSI/INCITS 297-1997) FC-PH-3, Revision 9.4 (ANSI/INCITS 303-1998) FC-PI, Revision 13 (ANSI/INCITS 352-2002) FC-FS, Revision 1.9 (ANSI/INCITS 373-2003) [the final revision is 1.9, not 1.7] FC-AL, Revision 4.5 (ANSI/INCITS 272-1996) FC-AL-2, Revision 7.0 (ANSI/INCITS 332-1999) FC-AL-2, Amendement 1 (ANSI/INCITS 332-1999/AM1-2003) FC-SW-2, Revision 5.3 (ANSI/INCITS 355-2001) FC-SW-3, Rev. 6.6 (ANSI/INCITS 384-2004) FC-GS-3, Revision 7.01 (ANSI/INCITS 348-2001) FC-GS-4, Rev. 7.91 (ANSI/INCITS 387-2004) FC-BB, Revision 4.7 (ANSI/INCITS 342-2001) FC-BB-2, Rev. 6.0 (ANSI/INCITS 372-2003) FCP, Revision 12 (ANSI/INCITS 269-1996) FCP-2, Revision 8 (ANSI/INCITS 350-2003) FC-SB-2, Revision 2.1 (ANSI/INCITS 349-2001) FC-SB-3, Revision 1.6 (ANSI/INCITS 374-2003) FC-VI, Revision 1.84 (ANSI/INCITS 357-2002) FC-FLA, Revision 2.7 (INCITS TR-20-1998) FC-PLDA, Revision 2.1 (INCITS TR-19-1998) FC-Tape, Revision 1.17 (INCITS TR-24-1999) FC-MI, Revision 1.92 (INCITS TR-30-2002) FC-SP, Revision 1.6 FC-DA, Revision 3.1 IP over Fibre Channel (RFC 2625) Extensive IETF-standards based TCP/IP, SNMPv3, and Remote Monitoring (RMON) MIBs Class of Service: Class 2 Class 3 Class F Fibre Channel standard port types: E F FL B Fibre Channel enhanced port types: SD ST TE TL Fabric services Name server Internet Storage Name Server (iSNS) Registered State Change Notification (RSCN) Login services DA - 12123 Worldwide Version 5 February 22, 2008 Page 14

Features and functions

Fabric Configuration Server (FCS) Private loop Public loop Translative loop Broadcast In-order delivery Advanced Functionality VSANs Inter-VSAN Routing PortChannel with Multipath Load Balancing QoS-flow-based, zone-based Fibre Channel Congestion Control Extended Buffer-To-Buffer Credits Diagnostics and troubleshooting tools Power-on-self-test (POST) diagnostics Online diagnostics Internal port loopbacks SPAN and Remote SPAN Fibre Channel Traceroute Fibre Channel Ping Fibre Channel Debug Cisco Fabric Analyzer Syslog Online system health Port-level statistics Real Time Protocol Debug Network security Access Control Lists Per-VSAN role-based access control Fibre Channel Zoning N_Port WWN N_Port FC-ID Fx_Port WWN Fx_Port WWN and interface index Fx_Port domain ID and interface index Fx_Port domain ID and port number LUN Read-only Broadcast iSCSI zoning iSCSI name IP address Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP) DH-CHAP switch-switch authentication DH-CHAP host-switch authentication Port Security and Fabric Binding IPSec for FCIP and iSCSI IKEv1 and IKEv2 Management access SSH v2 implementing AES SNMPv3 implementing AES SFTP

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Serviceability Configuration file management Nondisruptive software upgrades for Fibre Channel interfaces Call Home Power-management LEDs Port beaconing System LED SNMP traps for alerts Network boot Port speed: 2/1-Gbps auto-sensing, optionally configurable Performance Buffer credits: Up to 255 per port Ports per chassis: 16 to 48 2/1-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, up to eight 1-Gbps Ethernet ports Ports per rack: Up to 672 Port Channel: Up to sixteen 2-Gbps ports Hot-swappable, 1+1 redundant power supplies Reliability and Availability Hot-swappable fan tray with integrated temperature and power management Hot-swappable SFP optics Hot-swappable switching module Stateful process restart Any module, any port configuration for PortChannels Fabric-based multipathing Per-VSAN fabric services Passive backplane Online diagnostics Base: 14 fixed auto-sensing 2/1-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, 2 Gb Ethernet ports Cards, ports, slots Expansion: 1 empty expansion slot Access methods Network Management Out-of-band 10/100 Ethernet port RS-232 serial console port In-band IP-over-Fibre Channel DB-9 COM port Access protocols CLI-via console and Ethernet ports SNMPv3-via Ethernet port and in-band IP-over-Fibre Channel access Distributed Device Alias service Network security Per-VSAN role-based access control using RADIUS and TACACS+ based authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) functions SFTP SSH v2 implementing AES SNMPv3 implementing AES Management applications Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Cisco Fabric Manager Cisco Device Manager CiscoWorks 2000 Resource Manager Essentials Hot-swappable, 1+1 redundant power supplies Reliability and Availability Hot-swappable fan tray with integrated temperature and power management DA - 12123 Worldwide Version 5 February 22, 2008 Page 16

Programming Interfaces

Approvals and Compliance

Power and Cooling

Hot-swappable SFP optics Hot-swappable switching module Stateful process restart Any module, any port configuration for PortChannels Fabric-based multipathing Per-VSAN fabric services Passive backplane Online diagnostics Scriptable CLI Fabric Manager GUI Device Manager GUI Safety compliance: CE Marking UL 60950 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950 EN 60950 IEC 60950 TS 001 AS/NZS 3260 IEC60825 ENCFR 1040 EMC compliance FCC Part 15 (FR 47) Class A ICES-003 Class A EN 55022 Class A CISPR 22 Class A AS/NZS 3548 Class A VCCI Class A EN 55024 EN 50082-1 EN 61000-6-1 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Power supply (845W AC) AC input characteristics 100 to 240 VAC (10% range) 50-60Hz (nominal) Airflow: 200 linear feet per minute (lfm) through system fan assembly Cisco recommends that you maintain a minimum air space of 6 inches (16 cm) between walls and the chassis air vents and a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between two chassis to prevent overheating.

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Environmental

Dimensions (HxWxD)

Temperature, ambient 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C) operating Temperature, ambient 40F to 158 F (-40C to 75 C) non-operating and storage Relative humidity, ambient 10 to 90% (non-condensing) operating Relative humidity, ambient 10 to 95% (non-condensing) nonoperating and storage Altitude, operating -197 to 6500 feet (-60 to 2000 meter) 5.25 x 17.32 x 22.66 in (13.34 x 43.99 x 57.56 cm) 3 Rack Units (RU) All units rack mountable in standard 19 inch EIA rack
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QuickSpecs

Overview

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem
The Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, a 4Gbps Fibre Channel switch, delivers an embedded option for HP BladeSystem c-Class customers deploying storage area networks in their enterprise. The integrated design frees up rack space, enables a reduction of components such as cables and SFPs, and utilizes shared power and cooling within the BladeSystem enclosure resulting in space and cost savings. The hot-pluggable design, as well as support for non-disruptive software upgrades further enhances the availability features of the overall solution. The Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch supports VSAN, an industry standard for fabric virtualization enabling more efficient network use by creating hardware-based isolated environments within a single physical SAN fabric or switch. In addition, the N-Port Virtualizer FlexAttach mode streamlines the infrastructure by reducing the number of domains to manage while enabling the ability to add or move servers without impacting the SAN. Advanced traffic management features such as PortChannels, virtual output queuing, and Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) optimize the fabric. Management is simplified with a broad range of integrated tools that range from a consistent Cisco MDS 9000 family Command Line Interface (CLI) to Cisco Fabric Manager and an industry-standard API that includes support for SNMP and SMI-S for integration with third-party and user-developed tools. Also, switch management is integrated with HP BladeSystem management tools including HP Onboard Administrator for BladeSystem, HP Systems Insight Manager, and HP Storage Essentials creating a unique and tightly integrated experience for server and storage administrators. The Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch combines value and performance in an embedded SAN switch, enabling increased productivity and substantial cost savings benefiting organizations with limited dedicated IT staff.
Key Features and Benefits
The Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem Integrated design lowers The Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch hot-plugs into the back of the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, freeing up rack space. Interconnect for servers and switches internal to the BladeSystem reduces cabling, TCO through SFPs and associated costs. Shared power and cooling resources further reduces cost and additional consolidation points of failure. Exceptional performance, Employs high speed technology for storage networking. Up to eight external facing ports auto-sense scalability and flexibility lower bandwidth components. N-Port Virtualizer feature uses NPIV technology to eliminate domain count concerns and FlexAttach mode extends the technology to enable servers to be added or moved without impact to the SAN. Designed for environments where downtime is not an option. Up to six FC switches are supported in the High availability BladeSystem enclosure. Hot-pluggable design supports non-disruptive upgrades, VSANs for fault isolation, and PortChannels for ISL resiliency. Dynamic and growing businesses require the flexibility to manage their investment wisely. Designed to Flexible licensing scale as business needs dictate with the option of a 12-port model and a 12-port upgrade license. Simplifies deployment while optimizing core edge fabrics with support for virtual output queuing, flexible Traffic management buffer credit allocation, PortChannels, Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF), and more. Support for up to 16 VSANs per switch that can be zoned as its own fabric enables efficiency, lower cost VSAN support through shared usage, the flexibility of independent configuration control, and increased security through isolation of devices on the same physical SAN.

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Long distance support
Individual ports can be configured with short-range, medium range, or long-range length SFP optics for connectivity of up to 500 meters, 4 kilometers and 10 kilometers, respectively. Simple and consistent with support by the Cisco MDS 9000 family management tools including a CLI, Broad range of Cisco Fabric Manager and a standards-based API supporting SNMP and SMI-s. Also supported by HP management options unified server and storage management tools including HP Onboard Administrator, HP SIM, and HP Storage Essentials. Comprehensive security Offers an extensive security framework to protect highly sensitive data crossing today's enterprise networks. Integrates the industry's most advanced analysis and debugging tools for proactive diagnostics, Advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting tools verification of connectivity and route latency, and capturing and analyzing traffic.

Models

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Cisco MDS 9124e 12-port Fabric Switch Switch for HP c-Class Cisco MDS 9124e 24-port Fabric Switch BladeSystem AG641A AG642A

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Product Highlights

Configuration support

Please see the following Web site for configuration support at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html
Cost Effective Intelligent Storage networking
Powered by Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Software, offers intelligent storage networking capabilities such as Virtual SANs (VSANs), PortChannels, quality of service (QoS), and security for cost-effective design, deployment, and management of enterprise SANs.
Highly available platform Designed for environments where downtime is not an option. It offers nondisruptive software upgrades, VSANs for fault isolation, and PortChannels for Inter-Switch Link (ISL) resiliency. for mission-critical deployments

Flexibility

Offers up to 24 4/2/1-Gbps auto-sensing Fibre Channel ports with 4Gbps of dedicated bandwidth to each port, and an aggregate platform bandwidth of 192 Gbps. Starts with a base configuration of 12 ports (8 internal and 4 external ports) with flexibility to upgrade in the field to 24 ports using 12-port upgrade activation license. The N-Port Virtualizer (NPV) feature employs industry-standard N-Port Virtualization technology to eliminate domain count concerns and enable fabric interoperability. The FlexAttach feature further extends NPV to enable servers to be added or moved within or between BladeSystem enclosures without any impact to the SAN. There can be a total of 16 internal ports for connectivity to 16 server blades and 8 front panel ports for connectivity to the SAN, server, or storage devices.
Simplified storage management
Includes built-in storage network management, with all features available through a command-line interface (CLI) or integrated with HP Storage Essentials or Cisco Fabric Manager
Comprehensive security framework
Supports RADIUS and TACACS+, port security, fabric binding, Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP) host-to-switch and switch-to-switch authentication, Secure FTP (SFTP), Secure Shell Version 2 (SSHv2) and Simple Network Management Protocol Version 3 (SNMPv3) implementing Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), VSANs, hardware-enforced zoning, broadcast zones, and per-VSAN role-based access control (RBAC).
Sophisticated diagnostics Industry-leading intelligent diagnostics such as Fibre Channel Ping, Fibre Channel Traceroute, Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN), Cisco Fabric Analyzer, and integrated call-home capability enhance reliability, facilitate faster problem resolution, and reduce service costs.

Interoperability

Common platform architecture and the use of Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Software intelligent storagenetworking services across all Cisco MDS 9000 family switches reduces ongoing operating expenses by providing a consistent set of provisioning, management, and diagnostic capabilities. Offers compatibility with a broad range of HP servers and operating systems, as well as storage devices; see current compatibility matrix.

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Software Components, Included
NX-OS Cisco Fabric Manager Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS delivers numerous advanced storage networking capabilities for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family of Multilayer Intelligent Directors and Fabric Switches. Provides integrated, comprehensive management of larger SAN environments allowing administrators to perform vital tasks such as topology, discovery, fabric configuration and verification, provisioning, monitoring, and fault resolution.
Software Components, Optional
Cisco Fabric Manager Server Package for HP BladeSystem c-Class The Cisco Fabric Manager Server (FMS) package extends Cisco Fabric Manager by providing historical performance monitoring for network traffic hot-spot analysis, centralized management services, and advanced application integration. All standard Cisco Fabric Manager features and functions are fully integrated with the Cisco FMS capabilities. Cisco Enterprise Package The Cisco MDS switch also has a set of additional advanced traffic engineering and advanced security features recommended for all Enterprise SANs. The additional features listed below are bundled together for HP BladeSystem cin the Cisco MDS 9000 Enterprise package. Class Quality of Service (QoS) levels Switch-Switch and Host-Switch Authentication Host to LUN Zoning Read-Only Zoning Individual Port Security VSAN Based Access Control The Cisco Fabric Manager Server and Enterprise Package for HP BladeSystem c-Class bundle offers all Cisco Fabric Manager Server/Enterprise Package the benefits of Cisco Fabric Manager Server and Cisco Enterprise Package in one easy to purchase product number and priced exclusively for HP BladeSystem c-Class configurations. for HP Bladesystem cClass Bundle

BladeSystem compatibility
NOTE: The Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem must be deployed with the BladeSystem c-Class infrastructure and will only work with the HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures. ProLiant BLc server blades HP ProLiant Servers Integrity BLc server blades HP Integrity Servers HP Mezzanine FC HBAs Brocade 804 8Gb FC HBA Emulex LPe 1205-HP 8Gb FC HBA Emulex LPe1105-HP 4Gb FC HBA QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA HP BladeSystem c-Class HP BladeSystem c7000 and c3000 Enclosures Enclosures

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Switch interoperability
HP StorageWorks C-series Multilayer Directors (8 Gbps and 4 Gbps capable) HP StorageWorks Cseries Switches, Directors, Cisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director Switch and Routers Cisco MDS 9509 Multilayer Director Switch Cisco MDS 9506 Multilayer Director Switch HP StorageWorks C-series Multilayer Fabric Switches (8Gbps and 4 Gbps capable) Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch Cisco MDS 9216i Multilayer Fabric Switch HP StorageWorks 8 Gbps and 4 Gbps C-series Fabric Switches HP StorageWorks SN6000C Fabric Switch Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Cisco MDS 9134 Fabric Switch Cisco MDS 9124 Fabric Switch Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch HP StorageWorks 2 Gbps C-series Fabric Switches Cisco MDS 9120 Fabric Switch Cisco MDS 9140 Fabric Switch HP Fibre Channel Interconnect Modules HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for HP c-Class BladeSystem HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-port Fibre Channel Module HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 20-port Fibre Channel Module

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Warranty
Service and Support, HP Care Pack and Warranty Information
(1-1-1) Hardware Warranty - One-year on-site warranty, normal business hours, next business day response, installation not included. NOTE: The hardware warranty covers firmware and embedded non-saleable software.
HP Care Pack Services: Packaged server and storage services for increased uptime, productivity and ROI When you buy HP server and storage products and solutions, it's also a good time to think about what levels of support you may need. Our portfolio of service options reduce deployment and management worries while helping you get the most out of your server and storage investments. We take a holistic approach to your environment, bridging servers, blades, storage, software and network infrastructures with our packaged HP Care Pack Services for servers and storage. Protect your business beyond warranty When it comes to robustness and reliability, standard computing equipment warranties have matured along with technology. Good news that can also create problems stemming from depending on standard warranties designed to only protect against product defects and some downtime causes. Using a standard approach to warranty uplifts, such as HP Care Pack Services, helps reduce downtime risks and provides operational consistency for mission-critical and standard business computing. HP Care Pack Services: Upgrading or extending standard server and storage warranties cost effectively HP Care Pack Services offer a standard reactive hardware and software support services suite sold separately, or combined with our Support Plus and Support Plus 24 services. The portfolio also provides a combination of integrated proactive and reactive services, such as Proactive 24 Service and Critical Service. In addition with HP Proactive Select, you can acquire the specific proactive constancy and technical services. HP Proactive Select menu offers a broad set of service options that you can mix and match depending on your specific requirements. Proactive service options include offers for server, storage, network, SAN device, software, environment and education services. HP server and storage lifecycle support services offers a full spectrum of customer care-from technology support to complex migrations to complete managed services. HP Factory Express provides customization, integration and deployment services for turnkey solutions. HP Education Services offer flexible, comprehensive training on to help your IT staff get the most out of your server and storage investments. HP Financial solutions extend innovative financing and cost-effective asset management programs-from purchase to equipment retirement. Learn more: www.hp.com/services/servers and www.hp.com/services/storage NOTE: Care Pack Services availability may vary by product and country. HP Care Pack Services are sold by HP and HP Authorized Service Partners: Services for customers purchasing from HP or an enterprise reseller are quoted using HP order configuration tools. Customers purchasing from a commercial reseller can find HP Care Pack Services at: http://www.hp.com/go/lookuptool Recommended HP Care Pack Services for optimal satisfaction with your HP product. 3-Year HP Proactive 24 for SANs To help you resolve interoperability issues, HP Proactive 24 (P24) for SANs provides integrated hardware and software support services designed specifically for your SAN. Available 24x7, this 3-year comprehensive hardware and software support service combines proactive problem prevention with responsive assistance for rapid problem resolution. Leverage the full strength of HP Technology Services, a collaborative relationship with HP Services strengthens your IT team and gives you direct access to our technical expertise as issues arise. Today's HP Technology Services portfolio helps customers manage their technology in actionbecause when technology works, business works.

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Enhance the skills and efficiency of IT staff through knowledge transfer, shared best practices in storage management, and hands-on assistance Improve SAN availability and operational effectiveness Boost productivity through effective change management, configuration assistance, and performance optimization http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA0-1614ENUC.pdf HP Enhanced Implementation Service for SANs For customers who are building a new SAN or expanding their existing one, we offer the HP Enhanced Implementation Service for SANs. This provides complete design and implementation services for Fibre Channel, FCOE, FCIP, SAS and iSCSI SAN connectivity components. Covering all major SAN connectivity technologies including virtual as well as physical hosts, no competitor offers a more complete end to end SAN design and implementation service, ensuring comprehensive optimal SAN connectivity tailored to your specific environment. Ensures optimal SAN connectivity tailored to your specific environment. Allows your IT resources to stay focused on their core tasks and priorities Reduces implementation time, impact and risk to your storage environment Helps ensure a successful implementation for complex deployments by providing HP project management http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/5981-8527EN.pdf Optional HP Care Pack Services that will enhance your HP product experience. 3-Year HP Critical Service for SANs As an alternative to our recommended support level, for customers who want a comprehensive support solution across their SAN: As SANs become increasingly central to your everyday business operations, maximizing uptime in these mission-critical environments poses increasingly difficult challenges. You need to resolve complex multivendor interoperability issues. You need to identify and address potential trouble spots before data availability is impaired. And you need to respond rapidly and effectively whenever problems occur. Offering a comprehensive, robust suite of proactive and reactive services, HP Critical Service for SANs is expressly designed to help you in all these crucial areas. Comprehensive proactive services A team of HP Services experts works closely with you to analyze your SAN environment and maximize your SAN availability. Your SAN is thoroughly assessed for supportability. Configuration details and a topology map are recorded and used to assist in fault isolation, daily operation, and planning for future growth. In addition, your HP team helps you with firmware upgrade planning and implementation, as well as change management planning. Remote monitoring and configuration tracking using secure, real-time tools including the HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition (ISEE) Advanced Configuration framework give you an early warning of emerging SAN problems. Your proactive support can also include a 100 percent SAN interconnectivity guarantee*. And, if you contract for Critical Service coverage for HP StorageWorks XP storage, you can take advantage of a 100 percent data accessibility guarantee* as well. Fast reactive services If a critical problem does occur, HP helps you address it quickly via single-point-of-contact problem management. You're immediately connected with HP Services support specialists, and your call receives priority status for prompt troubleshooting and resolution. Remote SAN diagnostics and reconfiguration capabilities, plus enhanced problem-escalation procedures, help you restore peak performance fast.

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HP Critical Service for SANs enables you to:
Boost business productivity through increased SAN availability Prevent problems through direct access to SAN expertise and hands-on assistance Resolve problems rapidly through single-source event-management and escalation support Reduce risk and improve efficiency by proactively managing changes across your SAN environment Improve SAN stability with firmware upgrade planning and implementation assistance Free your IT staff to focus on core business issues Alleviate the need to recruit and train SAN experts http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/5982-0079EN.pdf HP Assessment Service for SANs For customers interested in improving availability of their SAN and decreasing potential for unplanned downtime: The HP Assessment Service for SANs offers customized technical and operational guidance to customers employing HP storage subsystems and the interconnecting storage area network (SAN) infrastructure. In a typical engagement, HP or one of our authorized business partners will perform a detailed discovery using HP's proprietary toolset to gain an understanding of the configuration of your storage devices and SAN topology. The findings from this process will be compared to HP best practices and industry standards as defined by IT Service Management (ITSM) disciplines. The results of the evaluation will be quickly and efficiently processed into information you can leverage. This information, in the form of a comprehensive HP SAN Assessment report, will be summarized by HP or one of our authorized business partners with recommendations that are intended to improve availability levels and ongoing management of your storage and SAN environment. http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA1-2941ENW.pdf eSupport HP eSupport is a portfolio of technology-based services that assist you with managing your business environment - from the desktop to the data center. Support Portal The HP support portal provides one-stop access to the information, tools and services you need to manage the daily operations of your IT environment. include: Features include Access to self-solve tools (including search technical knowledge base) Efficient logging and tracking of support cases Collaboration with other business and IT professionals Download of patches and drivers Access to diagnostic tools Proactive notification of relevant information Access to certain features of the support portal requires an HP service agreement. To access the support portal, visit: http://www.hp.com/support Customer Technical Training

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HP Education Services In today's cost-conscious business environment, IT professionals, developers, consultants and users face an interesting challenge: how to keep up with the latest technologies and expand important skills while delivering profitable results on current projects. To help address this challenge, HP offers innovative training solutions that help keep you up-to-date on virtualization, server, storage, Insight Control, Citrix, Microsoft and open source/Linux-related topics-while spending less time away from business-critical activities. HP Services Awards HP Technology Services continues to be recognized for service and support excellence by customers, partners, industry organizations and publications around the world. Recent honors and award reflect our services team's dedications, technical expertise, professionalism and uncompromising commitment to customer satisfaction. Additional Services Information To learn more on HP ProLiant servers, HP BladeSystem servers and HP StorageWorks storage products, please contact your HP sales representative or HP Authorized Channel Partner. Or visit www.hp.com/services/proliant or www.hp.com/services/bladesystem or http://www.hp.com/hps/storage

Family Comparison Chart

Cisco MDS 9513 w/Dual Supervisor 2 May 2006 Multilayer Director Cisco MDS 9222i Cisco MDS 9509 w/Dual Supervisor 2 May 2006 Multilayer Director Cisco MDS 9506 Cisco MDS 8Gb w/Dual Fabric Switch for HP Supervisor 2 BladeSystem c-Class May 2006 Nov 2010 Multilayer Director Fabric Switch
Introduction Date Switch Type
November 2007 Multilayer Fabric Switch 528 Fibre Channel, 18 fixed auto-sensing 336 Fibre Channel, 192 Fibre Channel, up to 24 8/4/2Maximum ports 58 IP ports 4/2/1-Gbps Fibre 50 IP ports 26 IP ports Gbps auto-sensing Channel ports, 4 1Fibre Channel ports Gb Ethernet ports Thirteen Nine Six N/A Number of slots per chassis HP SN6000C Cisco MDS 9134 Cisco MDS 9124 Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem March 2007 Embedded Switch
March 2008 March 2007 Multilayer Fabric Fabric Switch Switch Up to (48) 8/4/2/1- Up to (32) 4/2/1Up to (24) 4/2/1Up to (24) 4/2/1Maximum ports Gbps Fibre Channel Gbps Fibre Channel, Gbps Fibre Channel Gbps Fibre Channel ports (2) 10-Gbps Fibre ports ports Channel N/A, Fixed FRU N/A, Fixed FRU N/A, Fixed FRU NA Number of slots per chassis NOTE: Please Refer to SAN Design Guide pointer: http://www.hp.com/go/sandesign or http://www.hp.com/go/sandesignguide.

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Configuration Information
Step 1 Base Configuration
Select one: Model Number Cisco MDS 9124e 12-port Fabric Switch Cisco MDS 9124e 24-port Fabric Switch Model Description (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; 12 ports enabled (8 internal, 4 external); two (2) short range 4Gb SFPs; SAN-OS; eight (8) port dust covers; documentation (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; 24 ports enabled (16 internal, 8 external); four (4) short range 4Gb SFPs; SAN-OS; eight (8) port dust covers; documentation * #0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order when factory integration is indicated. Part Number AG641A* AG642A*
Step 2 Additional Options
Hardware: Model Name Model Description 4Gb Optical Transceivers Cisco MDS 9000 4Gb FC SFP, Short Range Transceiver 500m, (4 Pack) (SFPs) Cisco MDS Gb FC SFP 4km Medium Range Transceiver Cisco MDS Gb FC SFP 10km Long Range Transceiver Distance Maximum Connection Speed OM2 Cable OM3 Cable PremierFlex Cable 4Gb 310m 500m 500m 2Gb 500m 860m 860m NOTE: Additional SFPs are optional and must be ordered separately. Fibre Channel ports on the MDS 9124e Fabric Switch may be configured to accept either Short Range SFP or Long Range SFP optic transceivers. However, when ordering the MDS 9124e Fabric Switch, ports must be populated with above SFP optical transceiver options only (no substitutes allowed). Using other transceivers may void product warranty. 4Gb Optical Transceivers PremierFlex OM3+ LC-LC type cables (SFPs) 0.5m PremierFlex LC/LC Multi-Mode Optical Cable 1m PremierFlex LC/LC Multi-Mode Optical Cable 2m PremierFlex LC/LC Multi-Mode Optical Cable 5m PremierFlex LC/LC Multi-Mode Optical Cable 15m PremierFlex LC/LC Multi-Mode Optical Cable 30m PremierFlex LC/LC Multi-Mode Optical Cable 50m PremierFlex LC/LC Multi-Mode Optical Cable OM3 LC-LC type cables.5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable 1 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable 2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable 5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable 15 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable Part Number AE379A AE494A AE380A

BK837A BK838A BK839A BK840A BK841A BK842A BK843A
AJ833A AJ834A AJ835A AJ836A AJ837A

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30 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable 50 m LC-LC Multi-Mode OM3 Fibre Channel Cable OM2 LC-LC type cables 2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 15 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 30 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 50 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable Software: Optional Software Cisco MDS 9124e 12-port Upgrade LTU NOTE: Licensed per switch Cisco Fabric Manager Server Package for HP BladeSystem c-Class LTU NOTE: Licensed per switch Cisco Enterprise Package for HP BladeSystem c-Class LTU NOTE: Licensed per switch Cisco Fabric Manager Server/Enterprise Package Bundle for HP BladeSystem c-Class LTU NOTE: Licensed per switch

AJ838A AJ839A

221692-B21 221692-B22 221692-B23 221692-B26 221692-B27 T5169A TC316A TC317A TC318A
Step 3 Installation Service Option
http://www.hp.com/hps/support For more information on HP SAN switches, contact any of our worldwide sales offices or visit our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/san.

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Technical Specifications

Fibre Channel ports

Device support and Scalability guidelines Performance Certified maximum Switch core Maximum frame size Classes of service Port types Data traffic types Media types Laser
Cisco MDS 9124e 12-port Fabric Switch model 8 internal 4Gb internal ports and 4 external 4 Gbps auto-sensing ports (ships with two (2) 4 Gbps short range SFPs) Cisco MDS 9124e 24-port Fabric Switch model 16 internal 4Gb internal ports and 8 external 4 Gbps auto-sensing ports (ships with four (4) 4 Gbps short range SFPs) http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html 4 Gb/sec line speed, full duplex Certified maximum information available at: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html Non-blocking 2112-byte payload Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames) FL_Port, F_Port, and E_Port; N_Port, self-discovery based on switch type (U_Port) Fabric switches supporting unicast and broadcast Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) laser. 1/2/4Gb short range up to 500 m (1,640 ft.), 1/2/4Gb medium range up to 4 km and 1/2/4Gb long range up to 10 km. Short-range, medium range, and long-range transceivers (SFP's) Distance using short-wave 4Gb optical transceivers at 2Gb and 4Gb connection speed: 4 Gbps: PremierFlex OM3+/OM3 fiber: 270 m OM2 fiber: 150 m 2 Gbps: PremierFlex OM3+/OM3 fiber: 500 m OM2 fiber: 300 m Name server, registered state change notification (RSCN), login services, public loop, broadcast, inorder delivery, name-server zoning SFP media, upgrade licensing, management software Telnet, SNMP (FE MIB, FC Management MIB), HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Storage Essentials, HP Onboard Administrator for BladeSystem, Fabric Manager, Fabric Manager Server, Enterprise Package In-band via HP On-Board Administrator for BladeSystem Power-on self test (POST) diagnostics, online diagnostics, internal loopbacks, SPAN, Fibre Channel traceroute, Fibre Channel Ping, Fibre Channel Debug 11.00 in. (with handle protrusion) Depth 1.25 in. Height 7.75 in. Width Approx. 2.83 lb - without media Weight 10 to 35C (50 to 95F) at sea level with an System Inlet Temperature Operating altitude derating of 1.0C per every 305m (1.8F per every 1000ft) above sea level to a maximum of 3050m (10,000ft), no direct sustained sunlight. Maximum rate of change is 10C/Hr (18F/Hr ). The upper limit may be limited by the type and number of options installed. System performance may be reduced if operating

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Relative Humidity

Altitude

Vibration

Operating Non-operating
with a fan fault or above 30C (86F). Non-operating -30 to 60C (-22 to 140F). Maximum rate of change is 20C/Hr (36F/Hr). Operating 10 to 90% relative humidity (Rh), 28C (82.4F) maximum wet bulb temperature, noncondensing. Non-operating 5 to 95% relative humidity (Rh), 38.7C (101.7F) maximum wet bulb temperature, noncondensing. Operating 3050 m (10,000 ft). This value may be limited by the type and number of options installed. Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457 m/min (1500 ft/min). Non-operating 9144 m (30,000 ft). Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 457 m/min (1500 ft/min). 1 G, 10-500 Hz, 60 minutes per axis 2 G, 10-500 Hz, 30 minutes
Half-sine-wave shock, 40 G, 2 ms duration, in each direction of three mutually perpendicular axes. Half-sine-wave shock, 140 G, 2 ms duration, in each direction of three Non-operating mutually perpendicular axes; and square-wave shock up to 80 G, 180 inches/s velocity change, in each direction of three mutually perpendicular axes. CFR 47 Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A level EMI CISPR22 Class A EN55022 Class A VCCI Class A ITE AS/NZS 3548 Class A CNS 13438 Class A EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) for CE Marking in European Union Underwriters Laboratories, UL60950 Safety Canadian Standards Association, CSA60950 TUV Rheinland of North America, EN60950 Nemko, EN60950 Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) for CE Marking in European Union FC-PH, Revision 4.3 Fibre Channel Standards FC-PH-2, Revision 7.4 And Revisions FC-PH-3, Revision 9.4 FC-GS-2, Revision 5.3 FC-GS-3, Revision 7.01 FC-FLA, Revision 2.7 FC-FG, Revision 3.5 FC-SW-2, Revision 5.3 FC-AL, Revision 4.5 FC-AL-2, Revision 7.0 FC-PLDA, Revision 2.1 FC-VI, Revision 1.61 FCP, Revision 12

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FCP-2, Revision 7 FC-SB-2, Revision 2.1 FC-BB, Revision 4.7 FC-FS, Revision 1.9 FC-PI, Revision 13 FC-MI, Revision 1.99 FC-Tape, Revision 1.17 IP over Fibre Channel (RFC 2625) Extensive IETF-standards-based TCP/IP, SNMPv3, and Remote Monitoring (RMON) MIBs Class of service: Class 2, Class 3, Class F Fibre Channel standard port types: E, F, FL Fibre Channel enhanced port types: SD, TE
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