Brksan 1011

1-2-3 of SAN Migration
Bhavin Yadav
Cisco Storage Networking Technical Marketing Engineer
BRKSAN-1011
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Agenda
• Why Migrate
• Migration Lifecycle
• Preparation, Planning, Design,
Licensing
• Interoperability Modes
• Migration Approach
• Configuration Migration
• Recap
• Additional Resources
Why Migration
• New Technology introduction

• Technology Adoption
• Introducing new vendor (Cisco
MDS)
Migration: New Technology
• New Technology:
• Low Latency All Flash Arrays
• High performing applications
• High speed servers
• Results:
• Slow Drain
• Bandwidth Bottlenecks
• Variable speed flows
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Migration: Technology adoption
• Investment Protection
• Protocol Flexibility
• Increased High availability
• Simplified management
• Consolidated Datacenter Solution
Migration Challenges
• Issues:
• Vendor specific features and implementations
• Interoperability / Compatibility
• Results:
• Locked into a single vendor
• Forced to use legacy products
• Higher downtime, unexpected issues
• Future scalability issues
Migration Lifecycle
Migration Preparation
• Inventory
• Compatibility
• Upgrade
• SAN Assessment
• Application Validation
Planning and Design
• Physical planning
• Architectural Planning (Design)
• Software Interoperability Planning
• Licensing
Implementation
• Configuration Migration
• Switch configuration
• Services configuration
• Redundancy Configuration
Operate and Optimize… a continuous cycle
• Check application performance
• Match SLAs
• Optimizing and Monitoring using DCNM-SAN
• DCNM-SAN Health report
• Verify connectivity and redundancy
• Summary Dashboard
• SAN Discovery and Topology Mapping
• Inventory Management
• Inventory, configuration, and status
• Configuration backup
Data Center Network Manager
DCNM 10 Summary Dashboards
o Customizable
Layout with 16
different Dashlets
o Add and remove
Dashlets for a
custom view
o Auto Save your
custom layout
o Focus on what
matters in your
environment
Switch Health Score
Policy Based
configurable health score
See Health trend over

time
Quickly Navigate to
review warnings
See Health status on

Topology map
Interoperability Modes
Interoperability Challenges
• NCITS FC-SW-2 (T11) standard
• Partially followed
• Proprietary features
• Different switch vendors
• Different interpretations
• Result
• Interoperability Issues
MDS interoperability modes
• Cisco supports interoperability with other vendors
• MDS Native Mode (Default mode of all VSAN)
• Four different modes of interoperability
• Interop Mode 1 (all vendor switches need to be configured for their respective standards
based interop modes)
• Interop mode 2 (Brocade switches operating in Core PID 0)
• Interop mode 3 (Brocade switches operating in Core PID 1)
• Interop mode 4 (McDATA switches)
• Interoperability mode is per VSAN

• Different VSANs can operate simultaneously in different interop modes
Native MDS Mode
• No Interop settings required
on MDS
• MDS native mode is FC standard
compliant
• Limited support for Advanced
features (with non-cisco hardware)
• Trunking, Port Channels and VSAN
• Only the active zone set is
distributed
• Ensures integration of blade servers
with embedded FC interconnect
Interoperability Mode 1
• Interoperate with Brocade (Interop mode) and McDATA switches
(Open Fabric mode)
• Domain IDs are restricted to the 97 to 127 range
• Operate with full functionality in other non-interop mode VSANs
• Only the active zone set is distributed
• Brocade native interop mode
• Enables the MDS 9000 switch to
interoperate with Brocade switches in
native mode and core PID 0
• Some configuration changes may be
needed (VC_RDY disable) on the
Brocade switches
• No need to change the Brocade
switches
• Brocade native interop mode
• Enables the MDS switch to interoperate with Brocade switches in native mode
and Core PID 1 (i.e. Brocade switches with more than 16 ports)
• Some configuration changes (VC_RDY disable) may be needed on the
Brocade switches.
• No need to change the Brocade switches
• Supports all McDATA platforms operating in ‘McDATA Native Mode’
• MDS switches can be added to a McDATA without disruption
• Allowed domain range is 1–32
• FCID allocated will have domain identifier equal to base domain ID + 96
• This mode requires manually setting the VSAN WWN
• Only pWWN based zones are supported
• Default zone policy is distributed in the fabric
• IVR allocated virtual domain will always be from 1 to 31, but FCIDs will start
from 97-127
Cisco Compatible Interoperability modes
Cisco Interop Brocade Native Brocade McDATA McDATA OpenFabric
Mode Mode Interop Mode Native Mode Mode
Native    
Mode 1    
Mode 2  (PID 0)   
Mode 3  (PID 1)   
Mode 4    
DCNM Migration Wizard
• Once logged into Cisco DCNM, click on Setup icon at the top-right corner; select
DCNM-SAN
• Save and Run Java based client
• Click
• Zone > Migrate Non-MDS Database
Migration Approach
Non Interop Migration (Rip and Replace)
DCNM
• Remove the existing switches (Rip) MDS 1 Fabric A
and Install new MDS switches
(Replace)
• One fabric at a time, allows phased
Host
migration
Storage
Switch 1
• SAN functions on one fabric during
Migration
• After first MDS fabric is operational,
other non-MDS fabric is replaced Switch 2
with MDS using the same process
Fabric B
MDS 2
Pros and Cons of Rip and Replace
Pros Cons
• Less Risks • Need Multiple vendor expertise
• Quick Migration • Multipath is a must
• No Interop mode needed
• Minimal downtime
• Safer rollback, if needed
Non Interop Migration (Cap and Grow)
Existing SAN
Existing Array
• Migrate the MDS switches in

parallel with the existing SAN Switch 1 Switch 2
infrastructure
• All New storage and hosts are
connected to the new MDS Host
switches
DCNM
New SAN
• Migrate storage and hosts from
MDS A
existing switches to the MDS MDS B
infrastructure in stages New Array
New Host
Pros and Cons of Cap and Grow
Pros Cons
• Allows phased migration • Multiple vendor SAN exists for
• Preferred for Green Field install longer time
base • Two parallel infrastructures could
• Pay as you go model be running during migration
• SAN administrators have time to • May need additional hardware
learn new environment interfaces
Interop Migration
• Introducing the MDS switch in non-MDS fabric

• Cisco MDS can interoperate
• With Brocade and McDATA switches
• Expands scalability and functionality
Interoperate with non-Cisco FC Switches
Storage
• MDS switches are connected and Fabric A Fabric B

configured to the existing fabric
MDS A
• Appropriate interop mode is set MDS B
• The third party switches are then

connected to the MDS switches Switch 1
DCNM Switch 2
• The hosts/storage connection to the

third party switches can be
gradually migrated to the MDS
fabric one at a time
Host
Pros and Cons of Interop Mode
Pros Cons
• Allows immediate port expansion • Multi-vendor switches interacting in
• MDS interop VSANs and non- the same fabric
interop VSANs can be concurrently • Firmware upgrade/downgrade on the
used in the same fabric 3rd party switches may be required
• Minimum or No down time • Some features may be limited or not
• Migrate at your pace supported in certain interop modes
on non-Cisco products
Interop mode migration steps
• Installation - (Preconfiguration - Management IP, SW Image, etc.)
• Configuration - Connect ISL between Brocade and MDS
• Verification - Verify configuration on MDS
• Validation – New config changes
• Verification – Migration of hosts and storage ports
• Finish – Convert interop VSAN to Default VSAN
Things to note:
• Interoperability Guide:
• http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/mds9000/interoperability/matr
ix/intmatrx.html
• Storage Interoperability Matrix
• Fabric Services Interoperability Matrix
• Switch Interoperability Matrix
Switch Interoperability Matrix
• Verification: ASIC based interoperability
• The Condor (4 Gbps) ASIC : Brocade 48000
• The Condor2 (8 Gbps) ASIC : Brocade 5100, DCX and DCX-4S Backbones
• The Condor 3 (10 and 16 Gbps) ASIC : Brocade 6510, DCX8510-4 and DCX8510-8
• The GoldenEye2 : Brocade 300 (One ASIC) and 5300
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/mds9000/interoperability/matrix/intmatrx/Matrix5.html)
Limitations, Precautions,
and Verifications
• Enabling interop mode requires #switchdisable

• Domain ID change: Switch goes off line
• Select Principal switch to assign a domain ID
(Except in AIX/HP-UX network)
• Preferably configure a Static Domain ID
Limitations, Precautions,
and Verifications
• Disabled features by Brocade in Interop mode

• Port zoning, Trunking, Fabric Assist, Secure Fabric
OS, and virtual flow control
• Set FC timers to default values and Use
enhanced device aliases
• Zoning changes should be activated from Cisco
MDS Switches
Summary
Summary
• SAN Migration is a multi-stage project
• preparation, planning, design, implementation phases
• Different migration strategies
• Rip and Replace
• Cap and Grow
• Interoperability Migration
• Various interoperability modes on MDS

• Interop Mode 1
• Interop mode 2 (Brocade Core PID 0)
• Interop mode 3 (Brocade Core PID 1)
• Interop mode 4 (McDATA switches)
Migration: Gain the Real Benefits
• Cisco MDS SAN Switching Portfolio
• Infrastructure: Scalable
• Performance: Higher
• Future Protect: Investment
• Flexibility: Multi-protocol
• Management: Simplified
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References
• Whitepaper: Transparently Migrate a SAN from a Heterogeneous Environment
to a Cisco MDS 9000 Family SAN
• Cisco MDS Family Switch-to-Switch Interoperability Configuration Guide
• Cisco Data Center Interoperability Support Matrix
• Cisco DCNM Fundamentals Guide, Release 10.2(x)
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Additional Resources
Cisco Live 2017 Storage Networking Sessions
• BRKCCIE-3351 – Storage Networking for CCIE Data Center Candidates
• June 26th, Monday 8 AM Allen Clark
• BRKSAN-3446 - SAN Congestion! Understanding, Troubleshooting, Mitigating in a Cisco

Fabric
• June 28th, Wednesday 8 AM - Ed Mazurek
• BRKDCN-2010 Designing Storage Networks for next decade in an All Flash Data Center
• June 29th, Thursday 8:30 AM - Paresh Gupta
• BRKSAN-2883 – Advanced Storage Area Network Design

• June 29th, Thursday 10:30 AM - Ed Mazurek
Cisco Live 2017 Storage Networking Sessions
• BRKDCN-1008 -Managing Data Center LAN and SAN networks using DCNM
• June 29th, Thursday 10:30 AM - Arthur Scrimo
• BRKDCN-1121 Fiber Channel Networking for the IP Network Eng. & SAN Core Edge
Design Best Practices
• June 29th, Thursday 10:30 AM - Chad Hintz
• BRKDCN-2342 Programmable Fabric Automation and Management with DCNM 10

• June 29th, Thursday 1:00 PM - Divya Rao
• BRKSAN-1011 - 1-2-3 of SAN Migration

• June 29th, Thursday 1:00 PM - Bhavin Yadav
Additional Resources: MDS
• Cisco MDS 9700 Series Datasheets
• Cisco MDS 9718 Multilayer Director
• Compare MDS 9700 models

• White papers
• Release Notes
• Configuration Guides
• Install and Upgrade Guides
Additional Resources: MDS
• Whitepapers:
• http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/storage-networking/mds-9700-series-multilayer-
directors/white-paper-listing.html
• Interoperability and Compatibility Guides:
• Interoperability Matrix for Cisco Nexus and MDS 9000 Products
• Hardware and Software compatibility guide with other vendors
• Configuration Guides:
• http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/storage-networking/mds-9000-nx-os-san-os-
software/tsd-products-support-configure.html

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1-2-3 of SAN Migration

Cisco Spark spaces will be cs.co/ciscolivebot#BRKSAN-1011

• New Technology introduction

See Health trend over

See Health status on

• Interoperability mode is per VSAN

with MDS using the same process

• Migrate the MDS switches in

infrastructure in stages New Array

• Introducing the MDS switch in non-MDS fabric

• MDS switches are connected and Fabric A Fabric B

• The third party switches are then

• The hosts/storage connection to the

• Enabling interop mode requires #switchdisable

• Disabled features by Brocade in Interop mode

• Various interoperability modes on MDS

Don’t forget: Cisco Live sessions will be

For more details, please visit: http://learningnetwork.cisco.com

• BRKSAN-3446 - SAN Congestion! Understanding, Troubleshooting, Mitigating in a Cisco

• BRKSAN-2883 – Advanced Storage Area Network Design

• BRKDCN-2342 Programmable Fabric Automation and Management with DCNM 10

• BRKSAN-1011 - 1-2-3 of SAN Migration

• Compare MDS 9700 models

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