S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m .
New and Changed Information
This chapter provides release-specific information for each new and changed feature in the Cisco MDS
SAN-OS Release 2.x software. The Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide is updated to address
each new and changed feature in the Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.x software. The latest version of
this document is available at the following Cisco Systems website:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/ps4159/ps4358/prod_configuration_guides_list.html
The configuration guides created for previous releases are also listed in the website mentioned above.
Tip
Each guide addresses the features introduced in or available in those releases. Select and view the
configuration guide pertinent to the software installed in your switch.
To check for additional information about Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.x, refer to the Cisco MDS
9000 Family Release Notes available at the following Cisco Systems website:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/ps4159/ps4358/prod_release_notes_list.html
Table 1
and tells you where they are documented. The table includes a brief description of each new feature and
the release in which the change occurred.
Table 1
New and Changed Features for Release 2.x
Feature
Nondisruptive Storage
Services Module (SSM)
image upgrade
New default initial state
for SSMs
Advanced Services
Modules (ASMs) not
supported
VERITAS Storage
Foundation for Networks
(VSFN) not supported
Persistent FC IDs for IVR Allows persistent FC IDs in an IVR
OL-6973-03, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.x
summarizes the new and changed features for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide,
Description
Allows no disruption of Fibre Channel switching
traffic when upgrading the SSI boot image on an
SSM using the install ssi command.
SSMs initially come up in Fibre Channel
switching mode by default.
ASMs are not supported in Cisco MDS SAN-OS
software.
VSFN is not supported.
configuration.
Changed
in Release Where Documented
2.1(2)
Chapter 10, "Managing
Modules"
2.1(2)
Chapter 10, "Managing
Modules"
2.1(2)
Chapter 10, "Managing
Modules"
2.1(2)
Chapter 10, "Managing
Modules"
2.1(2)
Chapter 18, "Configuring
Inter-VSAN Routing"
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide
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