Cisco MDS 9000 for IBM System Storage Interoperability Matrix
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TAPE Connectivity
IBM 9672 Enterprise G5, G6 and
System z
Description
Operating Systems
Additional Information
IBM TotalStorage Enterprise
Tape Controller
3592
Model
J70,
E
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FICON
Attachment
Longwave:
• FC-3434 (2 Gb)
Shortwave:
FC-3435 (2 Gb)
IBM TotalStorage Enterprise
Automated Tape Library 3494
IBM TotalStorage Virtual Tape
Server 3494-B10/B20
in
Standalone or Peer to Peer
configurations
IBM TotalStorage Enterprise
Tape Drive Frame 3590 Model
A14
IBM TotalStorage
Silo
Compatible Tape Drive Frame
IBM 9672 Enterprise
G5 or G6 and zSeries Servers
Available.
5
Cascading
: Maximum of 1 hop
(Inter Switch Links) is supported.
Taking the
CUP
off-line prior to a
concurrent software update.
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When the Cisco switch is to be used in a FICON/Open intermixed environment, the user should manage
the fabric from the Cisco Device and Fabric Managers. Disable host port control with the following
procedure.
From the switch Device Manager Window:
1. Go to FICON ->
2. Select VSANs ->
3. Find "Port Control by", then Uncheck the left hand side box labelled "Host"
The user still has the capability of using IBM's SA OS/390 application for viewing the FICON related
portions of the fabric.
It is recommended that network-admin privilege be strictly controlled.
