Hardware Announcement October 25, 2005 New Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch offers 4, 2 and 1 Gbps Fibre Channel switch connectivity Overview The Cisco MDS 9000 family, resold by IBM, introduces the Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch, designed with 4, 2 and 1 Gbps Fibre Channel switch connectivity and intelligent network services. This can help improve the performance, and manageability required to consolidate geographically dispersed storage devices. Administrators can use the Cisco MDS 9020 switch to help address the needs for high performance and reliability in SAN applications ranging from small to midrange to large enterprise SAN environments. Functional compatibility within the Cisco MDS 9000 family helps to provide end-to-end service delivery in large data center core-edge deployments. The Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch offers advanced storage networking capabilities allowing organizations of all sizes to enjoy the benefits of intelligent SANs. With twenty 4-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, the Cisco MDS 9020 is well suited for small to medium businesses that want to deploy cost-effective but scalable, high-performance SANs. The Cisco MDS 9020 is also well-suited for branch offices and departments in large enterprises. It can be used as the foundation of small standalone SANs or as an edge switch in larger core-edge SAN infrastructures. The Cisco MDS 9020 is designed to balance cost, performance, and basic enterprise-class features in a compact 1-RU form factor. Layering a requisite set of intelligent features onto a cost-effective, small-profile switching platform, the Cisco MDS 9020 meets the cost, performance, ease of management, and connectivity requirements of smalland medium-scale storage environments. The Cisco MDS 9020 is compatible with the Cisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors, and the Cisco MDS 9200 and MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches for transparent, end-to-end service delivery in large data-center core-edge deployments. Key prerequisites For a complete list of Cisco Switches and Directors for Fibre Channel connectivity support, refer to the end of the Description section. Planned availability date November 11, 2005 At a glance Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch is designed to provide 4, 2 and 1 Gbps Fibre Channel switch connectivity. The Cisco MDS 9020 (IBM 2061-420) is a 20-port Fibre Channel switch, packaged in a 1-RU enclosure. 4 Gbps performance capability The Cisco MDS 9020 offers full non-blocking 4 Gbps Fibre Channel performance on 20-line rate ports, for an aggregate bandwidth of 160 Gbps full duplex. Auto negotiation enables connectivity to 2 Gbps and 1 Gbps hosts and storage devices. Scalability Compatibility with all Cisco MDS 9000 family switches is designed to provide scalability and consistent service delivery as your SAN grows. Simplified storage management The Cisco MDS 9020 includes built-in storage network management with all features available through a command line interface (CLI) or Cisco Fabric Manager, a centralized management tool that simplifies management of multiple switches and fabrics. For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001 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: http://www.ibm.com. IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 105-451
Description The Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch (IBM 2061-420) is a 20-port Fibre Channel switch packaged in a 1-RU enclosure, supporting front-to-back airflow. The Cisco MDS 9020 comes with four 4 Gbps short wave SFPs and supports up to a total of twenty 4 Gbps short wave SFPs. Each SFP is capable of auto-negotiation at 4, 2 or 1 Gbps. This supports current and future hosts and storage devices. The Cisco MDS 9020 features a nonblocking architecture with as many as twenty ports concurrently active at 4 Gbps full duplex to provide an aggregate bandwidth of 160 Gbps. The Cisco MDS 9020 is designed to work seamlessly with the rest of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family of Directors and Multilayer Fabric Switches, allowing multiple upgrade paths as smaller SANs scale and as multi-protocol functionality becomes necessary. The Cisco MDS 9020 supports investment protection and can be migrated to the edge of a SAN deployment when coupled with larger core switches like the Cisco MDS 9200 and 9500 Series to introduce more advanced features and multi-protocol technology. High availability The Cisco MDS 9020 is designed to provide high-availability switching for small- to medium-sized storage networks. The Cisco MDS 9020 supports non-disruptive firmware upgrades (hot code load activation) to help provide high availability throughout the fabric. It also offers Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) traffic rerouting for redundant path failover and extensive diagnostics for quick troubleshooting. Greater levels of availability can be supported with the Cisco MDS 9020 at the edge in a core-edge deployment with multiple redundant network paths connected into a core of Cisco MDS 9500 Series Directors or MDS 9200 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches. Ease of management To meet the needs of all users, the Cisco MDS 9020 offers three principal modes of management: a CLI consistent with the Cisco MDS 9000 family, the Cisco Fabric Manager, and integration with third-party storage management tools. The Cisco MDS 9020 is designed to present a consistent, logical CLI. Adhering to the syntax of the widely known Cisco IOS Software CLI, the Cisco MDS 9020 CLI is easy to learn and delivers broad management capability. The Cisco MDS 9020 CLI is intended to be an efficient and direct interface designed to provide optimal capability to administrators in enterprise environments. Cisco Fabric Manager is a Java application that can help simplify management across multiple switches and fabrics. Cisco Fabric Manager helps 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 third-party management applications. Cisco provides an extensive API for integration with third-party and user developed management tools. The standard Cisco Fabric Manager software, included at no charge with the Cisco MDS 9000 family multilayer switches, provides basic switch configuration and troubleshooting capabilities. The Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Server (FMS) package extends standard Cisco Fabric Manager with historical performance monitoring for network traffic hotspot analysis, centralized management services, and advanced application integration. Standard Cisco Fabric Manager features and functions are fully integrated with the Cisco FMS capabilities. Supported servers and storage systems Cisco Systems Multilayer Switches 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 software IBM TotalStorage SAN Volume Controller (SVC) IBM TotalStorage SAN File System (SFS) Storage systems IBM TotalStorage DS8000 series IBM TotalStorage DS6000 series IBM TotalStorage DS4000 series IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server IBM TotalStorage FAStT Family of Storage Servers IBM TotalStorage 3580, 3588, 3590, and 3592 Tape Drives IBM TotalStorage 3494, 3582, 3583, and 3584 Tape Libraries IBM TotalStorage 3581 Tape Autoloader IBM TotalStorage 3584 High Availability Frame Model HA1 Other selected storage systems Achievable throughput (1, 2, or 4 Gbps) depends on the maximum speed supported by the attached system. For the most current and complete description of the Cisco Systems MDS 9000 family of storage networking products, refer to For specific configuration support dates and other details on availability, server models, operating system levels, storage attachment capabilities, and throughput connectivity speeds, visit http://www.ibm.com/storage/cisco Support for some configurations may not be available on the initial planned availability date. Business Partner information If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business 105-451 -2-
Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID). BP Attachment for Announcement Letter 105-451 https://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/ mem/sla.jsp?num=105-451 Trademarks iseries and Enterprise Storage Server are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. pseries, 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. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. -3-105-451
IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information October 25, 2005 Publications Technical documentation for Cisco products is provided by Cisco Systems. For a list of available documentation and instructions for ordering a set of manuals on CD-ROM, refer to Services IBM Integrated Technology Services IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications, and other technology management. These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure to be an On Demand Business. They 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. For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit http://www.ibm.com/services/ For details on available IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services, contact your IBM representative or visit http://www.ibm.com/services/continuity For details on education offerings related to specific products, visit http://www.ibm.com/services/learning /index.html Select your country, and then select the product as the category. 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 specificationsof 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 http://www.ibm.com/storage/cisco Customer responsibilities Planning information Planning information, including customer responsibilities, physical planning, and installability is available in the specific product planning manuals on the following Web site Cable orders: A fiber optic cable is required for attaching the Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch to host computer system adapters, or other Fibre Channel storage area components. The fiber optic cable must be customer supplied, and must meet specifications defined by Cisco Systems. While operating at 4 Gbps Fibre Channel standard tolerances, 50.0/125 micrometer fiber optic cable is designed for use up to 150 meter distances, and 62.5/125 micrometer fiber optic cable is designed for use up to 70 meter distances. The fiber optic cable connection is an Lucent Connector (LC) type. In many situations, the required lengths and installation of fiber optic cables will be unique to each customer s configuration and facility specifications. Product support services, offered by IBM Global Services Site and Connectivity Solutions, can provide assistance for these unique cabling and installation requirements. 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: http://www.ibm.com. IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 105-451
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 Volume orders: Contact your IBM representative. IBM Global Financing: Yes Warranty period: All warranties and post-warranty support options for these products are provided by Cisco Systems, Inc. 2061 machine type, is one year, 8x5, Next-Business-Day (NBD), Customer-Replaceable Unit (CRU) Cisco Warranty. Optionally at initial plant order, the customer may purchase an enhanced warranty upgrade which provides one year, 24x7 Same Day On-Site Cisco Warranty. 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. E-CONFIG sales pages. Refer to the IBM 2061 Sales Manual for details Warranty service: All warranties and post-warranty support options for these products are provided by Cisco Systems, Inc. 2061 machine type, is one year, 8x5, NBD, CRU Cisco Warranty. Optionally at initial plant order, the customer may purchase an enhanced warranty upgrade which provides one year, 24x7 Same Day On-Site Cisco Warranty. 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. E-CONFIG Sales pages. Refer to the IBM 2061 Sales Manual for details: Warranty service upgrades and maintenance service options: All warranties and post-warranty support options for these products are provided by Cisco Systems, Inc. 2061 machine type, is one year, 8x5, NBD, CRU Cisco Warranty. Optionally at initial plant order, the customer may purchase an enhanced warranty upgrade which provides one year, 24x7 Same Day On-Site Cisco Warranty. 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. E-CONFIG sales pages. Refer to the IBM 2061 Sales Manual for details 105-451 -2-
Usage plan machine: No IBM hourly service rate classification: None All warranties and post-warranty support options for these products are provided by Cisco Systems, Inc. 2061 machine type, is one year, 8x5, NBD, CRU Cisco Warranty. Optionally at initial plant order, the customer may purchase an enhanced warranty upgrade which provides one year, 24x7 Same Day On-Site Cisco Warranty. 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. E-CONFIG sales pages. Refer to the IBM 2061 Sales Manual for details When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order. 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 program license charges apply: 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 Fld Plt Machine Feature Purchase Inst Inst Description type Model number price Only Only Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch 2061 420 $8,600 N Y Cisco 4 Gbps SW SFP 5430 170 N N Transceiver 1 m LC/LC Fiber Cable 5601 131 N N 5 m LC/LC Fiber Cable 5605 150 N N 25 m LC/LC Fiber Cable 5625 206 N N SC/LC Coupling Cable 5701 150 N N (8 in) LC/SC Coupling Cable (2m) 5702 188 N N Cisco Post-Warr Supp 8x5 7100 740 N N NBD Cisco Base HW Warr, 24x7 7120 1,330 N Y IOR Cisco Post-Warr Supp 24x7 7121 1,330 N N IOR Cabinet Jumper Power Cord 9220 NC N Y AC Power Cord, 9241 NC N Y North America AC Power Cord, Australia 9242 NC N Y AC Power Cord, Europe 9243 NC N Y AC Power Cord CD12, Italy 9244 NC N Y AC Power Cord, Argentina 9245 NC N Y AC Power Cord, U.K. 9246 NC N Y AC Power Cord, South Africa 9247 NC N Y AC Power Cord, Switzerland 9248 NC N Y Cisco Base HW Warr, 8x5 NBD 9920 NC N Y For ServiceElect (ESA) Maintenance Service Charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 (426-4343). -3-105-451
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