Cisco MDS 9000 Port Analyzer Adapter, Enhanced: New version improves performance monitoring

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1 Hardware Announcement April 27, 2004 Cisco MDS 9000 Port Analyzer Adapter, Enhanced: New version improves performance monitoring Overview The Cisco MDS 9000 family is designed to offer investment protection, flexibility, scalability, robustness, advanced diagnostics, and integration for workgroup and enterprise SANs. A new model is now available within the Cisco Systems Multilayer Switch Product family, the Cisco MDS 9000 Port Analyzer Adapter, Enhanced (2061-PA2). This new model is designed to provide enhanced performance monitoring functionality that can help your network analysis and troubleshooting as well as integration with Cisco Fabric Manager. When used with the optional Cisco MDS 9000 Fabric Manager Server Package, the enhanced Port Analyzer Adapter is designed to record the original size of truncated Fibre Channel frames as they are encapsulated and transferred over Ethernet. This allows the Cisco Fabric Manager Server Package to accurately calculate and display performance data without requiring the forwarding of full data traffic frames over Ethernet. The Cisco MDS 9000 family provides products that are designed to assist users implementing a multiprotocol-capable SAN infrastructure with advanced intelligence that helps address demands for the security, performance, and manageability required to consolidate geographically dispersed SANs. Key prerequisites Cisco Systems Multilayer Switch and Directors are designed to support: Servers IBM pseries and selected RS/6000 servers IBM iseries and selected AS/400 servers IBM xseries and selected Netfinity servers Other Intel -based servers with Linux, and Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Selected Sun and HP servers Storage systems IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server IBM TotalStorage FAStT Family of Storage Servers IBM TotalStorage SAN Volume Controller System 3590 and 3592 Library 3494 Controller 3592 Model J70 Controller 3590 Model A60 IBM 3582, 3583, and 3584 Ultrium LTO Tape Libraries, and Other selected storage systems At a glance Cisco MDS 9000 Port Adapter Analyzer, Enhanced (2061-PA2), designed for improved performance monitoring functionality, helps analyze and troubleshoot your network as well as integrate with Cisco Fabric Manager. The Cisco Systems MDS 9000 family offers: Virtual SAN (VSAN) hardware for SAN environments with added scalability and resilience Security for large enterprise SANs For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001 Planned availability date May 7, 2004 This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

2 Description Cisco MDS 9000 Port Analyzer Adapter, Enhanced (2061-PA2): The Cisco MDS 9000 Port Analyzer Adapter, Enhanced (2061-PA2) is designed to enhance performance monitoring functionality, helping to increase the accuracy of network analysis and troubleshooting. When used with the optional Cisco Fabric Manager Server Package, the enhanced Port Analyzer Adapter is designed to record the original size of truncated Fibre Channel frames as they are encapsulated and transferred over Ethernet. This allows the Cisco Fabric Manager Server Package to accurately calculate and display performance data without requiring the forwarding of full data traffic frames over Ethernet. Additionally, the Port Analyzer Adapter, Enhanced version provides encapsulation of Fibre Channel frames into Ethernet frames, and enables low-cost analysis of Fibre Channel traffic while leveraging existing Ethernet infrastructure. The Port Analyzer Adapter is lightweight, portable, and supports plug-and-play operation to facilitate troubleshooting procedures. The Port Analyzer Adapter supports non-disruptive traffic analysis, local monitoring of Fibre Channel protocol layers, and Enhanced Inter-Switch Link (EISL) headers, with no interruption to traffic flow. The Port Analyzer Adapter, Enhanced version draws upon the Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) feature, included in the MDS 9000 family of Directors and Fabric Switches. SPAN allows storage network administrators to non-disruptively view the traffic between two Fibre Channel ports on a Cisco MDS 9000 Director or Fabric Switch by replicating traffic to a SPAN Destination Port (SD-Port). The Port Analyzer Adapter, Enhanced version encapsulates the Fibre Channel frames from the SD-Port into Ethernet frames that may be analyzed using a locally attached PC. Trademarks iseries and Enterprise Storage Server are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. pseries, the e-business logo, RS/6000, AS/400, Netfinity, xseries, and TotalStorage are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Additional information For the most current and complete description of Cisco Systems MDS 9000 family of storage networking products, refer to For a complete list of hardware and software requirements, heterogeneous cross-functional product requirements, support statements, prerequisites, and/or product dependencies, refer to For specific configuration support dates and other details on availability, server models, operating system levels, and storage attachment capabilities, visit Support for some configurations may not be available on the initial planned availability date. All offers are subject to availability. IBM reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. IBM is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors. IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services

3 IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information April 27, 2004 Publications Technical documentation for Cisco products is provided by Cisco Systems. A list of available documentation and instructions for ordering a set of manuals on CD-ROM can be found at Services Integrated technology services (IBM Global Services) IBM services range from business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications and other technology management. IBM technology services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure for e-business. We can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many non-ibm offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs. Visit the appropriate link below for details on services available dependant on the brand the product belongs to. SSG For details on education offerings related to the products listed, visit /index.html Select your country, and then select the product as the category. For more details on IBM Global Services capabilities, contact your IBM representative, or visit Your IBM representative can help you determine availability of standard and customized services. Technical information Specified operating environment Physical specifications For information on technical specifications of Cisco products, including operating environment and physical specifications, refer to: Operating environment For information on technical specifications of Cisco products, including operating environment, recommended installation procedures, and physical specifications, refer to Hardware requirements For a complete list of hardware requirements, cross-product requirements, prerequisites, and/or product dependencies, refer to Software requirements For a complete list of software requirements, cross-product requirements, prerequisites, and/or product dependencies, refer to Compatibility For a list of currently supported devices, refer to Customer responsibilities Planning information Planning information, including customer responsibilities, physical planning, and installability is available in the specific product planning manuals at Cable orders: No cables required. Security, auditability, and control The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. Terms and conditions This product is available for purchase under the terms of the IBM Customer Agreement. Volume orders: Contact your IBM representative. IBM Global Financing: Yes This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

4 Warranty period: All warranties and post-warranty support options for this product are provided by Cisco Systems, Inc. The warranty for the Cisco MDS 9000 products purchased through IBM or IBM Authorized Business Partners, under the IBM 2061 machine type, is one year, 8x5, Next-Business-Day (NBD) Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Cisco Warranty. Cisco post-warranty support features, resold by IBM, are available for each of the Cisco MDS 9000 products purchased through IBM or IBM Authorized Business Partners, under the IBM 2061 machine type. The Cisco post-warranty support features are available for initial order and field install, and provide the ability to establish up to two years, 8x5 NBD, CRU Cisco support, beyond the first-year warranty period. Cisco post-warranty support options are subject to Cisco s standard Post-Warranty Support Contract terms and conditions included in the packaging with the eligible products. Some limitations apply. When ordering Cisco post-warranty features for field installation (MES), the customer must sign the Cisco Master Service Agreement (MSA). The MSA is required prior to IBM being able to order Cisco post-warranty support as MES. IBM provides the product on an as-is basis. Refer to the IBM 2061 Sales Manual for details For more information and options regarding Cisco Systems Warranty, and post-warranty support features, refer to the following Web site Warranty service: All warranties and post-warranty support options for this product are provided by Cisco Systems, Inc. The warranty for the Cisco MDS 9000 products purchased through IBM or IBM Authorized Business Partners, under the IBM 2061 machine type, is one year, 8x5, NBD CRU Cisco Warranty. Cisco post-warranty support features, resold by IBM, are available for each of the Cisco MDS 9000 products purchased through IBM or IBM Authorized Business Partners, under the IBM 2061 machine type. The Cisco post-warranty support features are available for initial order and field install, and provide the ability to establish up to two years, 8x5 NBD, CRU Cisco support, beyond the first-year warranty period. Cisco post-warranty support options are subject to Cisco s standard Post-Warranty Support Contract terms and conditions included in the packaging with the eligible products. Some limitations apply. When ordering Cisco post-warranty features for field installation (MES), the customer must sign the Cisco MSA. The MSA is required prior to IBM being able to order Cisco post-warranty support as MES. IBM provides the product on an as-is basis. Refer to the IBM 2061 Sales Manual for details For more information and options regarding Cisco Systems Warranty, and post-warranty support features, refer to the following Web site Usage plan machine: No IBM hourly service rate classification: None Field-installable features: Yes Model conversions: No Machine installation: Customer Setup, customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions IBM provides with the Machine. Graduated charges: No. This product does not contain Licensed Internal Code or Licensed Machine Code. Educational allowance: A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance. Prices Product charges Field Plant Machine Feature Purchase install install Description type Model number price only only Cisco MDS 9000 Port 2061 PA2 $3,470 No Yes Analyzer Adapter, Enhanced Cisco Post-War 1-yr 8x No No NBD HW Base CRU Cisco Post-War 2-yr 8x No No NBD HW Base CRU Power Cord, 250 V ac 9231 NC No Yes 2.5A, Argen Power Cord, 250 V ac 9232 NC No Yes 2.5A, Austr

5 Field Plant Machine Feature Purchase install install Description type Model number price only only Power Cord, 250 V ac 9233 NC No Yes 2.5A, EU Power Cord, 125 V ac 3A, 9234 NC No Yes U.S. Power Cord, 250 V ac 9235 NC No Yes 2.5A, UK Power Cord, 250 V ac 9236 NC No Yes 2.5A, Korea NC = No charge Global Financing: IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Our offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, both from IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit the Web at IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a customer s credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal without notice. Order now To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner. To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU ( ). Phone: 800-IBM-CALL ( ) Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX ( ) Internet: ibm direct@vnet.ibm.com Mail: IBM Americas Call Centers Dept: IBM CALL, 11th Floor 105 Moatfield Drive North York, Ontario Canada M3B 3R1 Reference: YE001 The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products. Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date