Table Of Contents
Compatibility Matrix for Cisco UCS Director, Release 4.0
Overview
Requirements
Cisco UCS Director
Cisco UCS Director Baremetal Agent
Virtualization Support
Hypervisor and Management Support
VMware vSphere Versions
Microsoft Hyper-V Versions
Guest Operating System Support
VMware vSphere OS Support
Microsoft Hyper-V OS Support
Server Support
Cisco Server Support
HP Server Support
Dell Server Support
Bare Metal Operating System Support
Network and Fabric Support
Cisco Network and Fabric Support
Brocade Network and Fabric Support
Security and Firewall Support
Storage Support
EMC Storage Support
EMC Storage Support in Release 4.0
EMC Storage Support in Patch Release 4.0.1.1
NetApp Storage Support
WHIPTAIL Storage Support
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Compatibility Matrix for Cisco UCS Director, Release 4.0
First Published: August, 2013
Last Revised: October 2013
This document provides information regarding the physical and virtual devices and software supported by Cisco UCS Director. The information has been segmented into different functional areas and is organized by vendor within each functional area.
This document contains the following sections:
•
Overview
•Requirements
•Virtualization Support
•Server Support
•Network and Fabric Support
•Security and Firewall Support
•Storage Support
Overview
Cisco UCS Director represents the next generation of software for the management and orchestration of datacenter infrastructure.
Cisco UCS Director delivers unified management and orchestration for the industry's leading converged infrastructure solutions that are based on Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS) and Cisco Nexus. Cisco UCS Director extends the unification of compute and network layers through Cisco UCS to provide data center professionals with single pane-of-glass management and storage solution choice. Cisco UCS Director supports the industry's leading converged infrastructure solutions, NetApp FlexPodTM and FlexPod Express, EMC VSPEX and VCE VblockTM based on Cisco UCS and Cisco Nexus.
Cisco UCS Director automates the provisioning of resource pools across physical, virtual and bare metal environments from a unified, centralized management console reducing time-to-value for both applications and end users. Cisco UCS Director delivers native automated monitoring, OS and software updates and resource utilization analysis to free up your IT staff from mundane maintenance tasks allowing them to focus on competitive innovation for your business.
Requirements
This section includes the following topics:
•Cisco UCS Director
•Cisco UCS Director Baremetal Agent
Cisco UCS Director
Cisco UCS Director is a self-contained virtual machine that can be imported into, and run within either a VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V environment. Cisco UCS Director is packaged and delivered to the end-user in two forms; in the Open Virtualization Format (OVF) for deployment on VMware vSphere and as a compressed .ZIP file for deployment on Microsoft Hyper-V. Depending on the hosting virtualization platform (VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V), download and import the appropriate Cisco UCS Director format.
Note Prior versions of Cisco UCS Director were released as a 32 bit appliance only. As of this release, Cisco UCS Director is now released solely as a 64 bit appliance. When upgrading from a previous version to the current release, please revisit the minimum requirements.
Table 1 outlines the minimum system requirements for Cisco UCS Director.
Table 1 Cisco UCS Director minimum requirements
Resource
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Minimum Requirements
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vCPUs
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4
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Memory
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4 GB (8 GB recommended)
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Hard disk
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40 GB
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VMware ESXi Host version
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ESXi 4.1, 5.0, or 5.1
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Microsoft Hyper-V Manager version
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2008 R2 or 2012
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Note We recommend that you reserve 3 GB of memory and 2000 MHz of CPU resources for Cisco UCS Director.
Cisco UCS Director Baremetal Agent
The Cisco UCS Director Baremetal Agent is a separate virtual machine appliance that works in conjunction with the Cisco UCS Director appliance to provide additional supporting services necessary in a PXE boot environment. These functions include services such as Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP).
Table 2 outlines the minimum system requirements for the Cisco UCS Director Baremetal Agent.
Table 2 Cisco UCS Director Baremetal Agent minimum requirements
Resource
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Minimum Requirements
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vCPUs
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2
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Memory
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3 GB
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Hard disk
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30 GB
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Virtualization Support
Cisco UCS Director enables the management and orchestration of multiple virtualization platforms.
This section contains the following topics:
•Hypervisor and Management Support
•Microsoft Hyper-V Versions
Hypervisor and Management Support
This section contains the following topics:
•VMware vSphere Versions
•Microsoft Hyper-V Versions
VMware vSphere Versions
Table 3 outlines the versions of VMware vSphere that are supported by Cisco UCS Director.
Note Ensure proper compatibility between VMware vSphere Hypervisor and VMware vSphere vCenter Server versions as listed in the VMware vSphere compatibility matrix.
All Cisco UCS Director functionality may not be available across all supported VMware software versions. Certain features may not be available in older versions of VMware software.
Table 3 VMware vSphere Support
Software Components
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Software Versions
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VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESX/ESXi)
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•3.5
•4.0 including Updates 1 & 2
•4.1 including Updates 1, 2 & 3
•5.0 including Updates 1 & 2
•5.1 including Update 1
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VMware vSphere vCenter Server
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•4.0 including Updates 1 & 2
•4.1 including Updates 1, 2 & 3
•5.0 including Updates 1 & 2
•5.1 including Update 1
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Microsoft Hyper-V Versions
Table 4 outlines the persons of Microsoft Hyper-V that are supported by Cisco UCS Director.
Note Ensure proper compatibility between Microsoft Hyper-V and Microsoft System Center versions as listed in the Microsoft Hyper-V compatibility matrix.
All Cisco UCS Director functionality may not be available across all supported Microsoft software versions. Certain features may not be available in older versions of Microsoft software.
Table 4 Microsoft Hyper-V Support
Software Components
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Software Versions
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Microsoft Hyper-V Hypervisor
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•2008 R2 SP1 (Hyper-V 2.0)
•2012 (Hyper-V 3.0)
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Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)
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•2008 R2 SP1
•2012
•2012 SP1
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Guest Operating System Support
This section contains the following topics:
•VMware vSphere OS Support
•Microsoft Hyper-V OS Support
VMware vSphere OS Support
Cisco UCS Director supports all guest operating systems compatible with VMware vSphere. For a complete list of VMware vSphere compatible guest operating systems, see the VMware Compatibility Guide.
Microsoft Hyper-V OS Support
Cisco UCS Director supports all guest operating systems compatible with Microsoft Hyper-V. For a complete list of Microsoft Hyper-V compatible guest operating systems, see the following Microsoft Hyper-V documentation:
•Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2 and 2008 R2 SP1
•Windows Server 2012
Server Support
Cisco UCS Director enables the management and orchestration of multiple server platforms from various server vendors. This support information is grouped by vendor.
This section includes the following topics:
•Cisco Server Support
•HP Server Support
•Dell Server Support
Cisco Server Support
Table 5 outlines support for Cisco UCS servers and related hardware and software.
Note All Cisco UCS Director functionality may not be available across all supported Cisco UCS software versions. Certain features may not be available in older versions of Cisco UCS software.
Table 5 shows Cisco UCS Director compatibility with Cisco UCS hardware and software. This table does not reflect the compatibility between Cisco UCS hardware and software. For information regarding Cisco UCS compatibility, see the Cisco UCS hardware and software interoperability matrices for the appropriate release.
Table 5 Cisco UCS Hardware and Software Support
Components
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Models
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Supported Software
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From Version
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To Version
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Cisco UCS Manager
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Software
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Cisco UCS Infrastructure Bundle and Cisco UCS Manager Software Bundle, Release 1.0
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Cisco UCS Infrastructure Bundle and Cisco UCS Manager Software Bundle, Release 2.1
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Cisco UCS 6000 Series Fabric Interconnects
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6120
6140
6248UP
6296UP
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Cisco UCS Infrastructure Bundle and Cisco UCS Manager Software Bundle, Release 1.0
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Cisco UCS Infrastructure Bundle and Cisco UCS Manager Software Bundle, Release 2.1
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Cisco UCS 5000 Series Chassis
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5108
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Cisco UCS Infrastructure Bundle and Cisco UCS Manager Software Bundle, Release 1.0
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Cisco UCS Infrastructure Bundle and Cisco UCS Manager Software Bundle, Release 2.1
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Cisco UCS 2000 Series FEX Modules
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2104
2204XP
2208XP
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Cisco UCS Infrastructure Bundle and Cisco UCS Manager Software Bundle, Release 1.0
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Cisco UCS Infrastructure Bundle and Cisco UCS Manager Software Bundle, Release 2.1
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Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers
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All models supported by the version of Cisco UCS Manager
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Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Server Software Bundle, Release 1.0
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Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Server Software Bundle, Release 2.1
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Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Servers (Managed by Cisco UCS Manager)
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All models supported by the version of Cisco UCS Manager
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Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server Software Bundle, Release 1.0
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Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server Software Bundle, Release 2.1
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Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Servers (Standalone)
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All models supported by the version of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC)
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Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server CIMC Software, Release 1.4
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Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server CIMC Software, Release 1.5
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HP Server Support
Table 6 outlines support for HP servers and related management software.
Note Cisco UCS Director leverages the HP Integrated Lights-Out interface for all management and orchestration capabilities across both blade and rack-mount form factors. Cisco UCS Director does not support HP Onboard Administrator (OA) or any other HP management interface as of this publication.
Table 6 HP Server and Software Support
Components
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Models
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Supported Software
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From Version
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To Version
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HP Servers with HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO2)
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Any HP server model or platform that supports iLO2
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iLO 1.61
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iLO 2.07
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HP Servers with HP Integrated Lights-Out 3 (iLO3)
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Any HP server model or platform that supports iLO3
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iLO 1.57
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iLO 1.57
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HP Servers with HP Integrated Lights-Out 4 (iLO4)
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Any HP server model or platform that supports iLO4
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iLO 1.01
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iLO 1.01
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Dell Server Support
Table 7 outlines support for Dell servers and for related hardware and software.
Note Cisco UCS Director leverages the IPMI interface on Dell servers for all management and orchestration capabilities across both blade and rack-mount form factors. Cisco UCS Director does not support any other Dell management interface as of this publication.
Table 7 Dell Server and Software Support
Components
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Models
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Supported Software
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From Version
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To Version
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Dell Servers with Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0
|
Any Dell server model that supports IPMI 2.0
|
IPMI 2.0
|
IPMI 2.0
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Bare Metal Operating System Support
Cisco UCS Director in conjunction with the Cisco UCS Director Bare Metal Agent supports all types of Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems in bare metal provisioning workflows. Certain operating systems are packaged out-of-the-box with the Cisco UCS Director Baremetal Agent. However, additional operating systems can be added as necessary. Any operating system that supports PXE boot and/or install is supported and can be leveraged in bare metal provisioning workflows.
Network and Fabric Support
Cisco UCS Director enables the management and orchestration of multiple network and fabric platforms from various vendors. This support information is grouped by vendor.
This section includes the following topics:
•Cisco Network and Fabric Support
•Brocade Network and Fabric Support
Cisco Network and Fabric Support
Table 8 outlines support for Cisco network and fabric devices.
Note This support includes the Nexus Operating System (NX-OS) kickstart and system software images.
Nexus support currently includes the Layer 2 feature-set only. The Layer 3 feature-set is not supported at this time.
Table 8 Cisco Network and Fabric Support
Components
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Models
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Supported Software
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From Version
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To Version
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Cisco Nexus 1000 Series Distributed Virtual Switch
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Nexus 1000V for VMware vSphere
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NX-OS Software, Release 4.0(4)
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NX-OS Software, Release 4.2(1)
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Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Data Center Switches
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Nexus 3016
Nexus 3048
Nexus 3064T
Nexus 3064X
Nexus 3548
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NX-OS Software, Release 5.0(3)
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NX-OS Software, Release 5.0(3)
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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Data Center Switches
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Nexus 5010
Nexus 5020
Nexus 5548P
Nexus 5548UP
Nexus 5596UP
Nexus 5596T
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NX-OS Software, Release 5.0(1)
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NX-OS Software, Release 5.2(1)
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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Data Center Switches
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Nexus 7004
Nexus 7009
Nexus 7010
Nexus 7018
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NX-OS Software, Release 6.1(3)
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NX-OS Software, Release 6.1(3)
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Cisco MDS 9100 Series Data Center Fabric Switches
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MDS 9124
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NX-OS Software, Release 5.2(6b)
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NX-OS Software, Release 5.2(8b)
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MDS 9148
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NX-OS Software, Release 5.2(1)
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NX-OS Software, Release 6.2(1)
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Cisco MDS 9500 Series Data Center Fabric Switches
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MDS 9506
MDS 9509
MDS 9513
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NX-OS Software, Release 6.2(1)
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NX-OS Software, Release 6.2(1)
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Cisco MDS 9700 Series Data Center Fabric Switches
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MDS 9710
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NX-OS Software, Release 5.2(1)
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NX-OS Software, Release 6.2(1)
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Brocade Network and Fabric Support
Table 9 outlines support for Brocade network and fabric devices.
Table 9 Brocade Network and Fabric Support
Components
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Models
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Supported Software
|
From Version
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To Version
|
VDX Network & Fabric/Storage Switches
|
VDX 6700 Series
|
Brocade Network Operating System v2.1.1
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Brocade Network Operating System v2.1.1
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Brocade Silkworm SAN Switches
|
Brocade 300 SAN Switch
|
Fabric OS v6.3.0a
|
Fabric OS v6.3.0a
|
Security and Firewall Support
Cisco UCS Director enables the management and orchestration of Cisco security and firewall platforms.
Table 10 outlines support for Cisco security and firewalls.
Note All Cisco ASA functionality may not be available in Cisco UCS Director at this time. Cisco ASA functionality is implemented in Cisco UCS Director as part of the Fenced Container offering. See the Cisco UCS Director task library for full information on which Cisco ASA functionality is supported.
Table 10 Cisco Firewall Support
Components
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Models
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Supported Software
|
From Version
|
To Version
|
Cisco ASA 5500 Series Firewall
|
All ASA 5000 Series
|
7.0
|
9.1
|
Storage Support
Cisco UCS Director enables the management and orchestration of multiple storage platforms from various vendors. This support information is grouped by vendor.
This section includes the following topics:
•EMC Storage Support
•NetApp Storage Support
•WHIPTAIL Storage Support
EMC Storage Support
This section includes the following topics:
•EMC Storage Support in Release 4.0
•EMC Storage Support in Patch Release 4.0.1.1
EMC Storage Support in Release 4.0
Table 11 outlines support for EMC storage devices in Cisco UCS Director, Release 4.0.
Note Cisco UCS Director currently only supports a Linux-based Solutions Enabler for managing EMC VMAX storage. The Windows-based Solutions Enabler is not yet supported.
Table 11 EMC Storage Support
Components
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Models
|
Supported Software
|
Management Interfaces
|
Symmetrix VMAX (block only)
|
VMAX 10K
VMAX 20K
VMAX 40K
|
Enginuity 5876.x.x
Symmetrix CLI (symcli) v7.5.1.0
|
Linux-based Solutions Enabler v7.5
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VNX (File, Block, Unified)
|
VNX 5100
VNX 5300
VNX 5500
VNX 5700
VNX 7500
|
DART 7.0.53-x and higher (File-based)
Flare OS 05.31.000.5.x and higher (Block-based)
|
VNX Control Station v7.0.53-x and higher
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EMC Storage Support in Patch Release 4.0.1.1
Table 12 outlines support for EMC storage devices in Cisco UCS Director, Patch Release 4.0.1.1
Table 12 EMC Storage Support added in Cisco UCS Director, Patch Release 4.0.1.1
Components
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Models
|
Supported Software
|
Management Interfaces
|
VNX2 (File, Block)
|
VNX 5400
VNX 5600
VNX 5800
|
MCx OS, v8.1.0 and higher
|
VNX Control Station
|
NetApp Storage Support
Table 13 outlines support for NetApp storage devices.
Note For NetApp Data-ONTAP 7-Mode, Cisco UCS Director can connect either directly to the storage controllers or it can leverage the NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager Core to proxy the management of each storage controller.
Table 13 NetApp Storage Support
Components
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Models
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Supported Software
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Management Interfaces
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From Version
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To Version
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NetApp FAS (Data-ONTAP 7-Mode)
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All FAS models supported by NetApp ONTAP 7-Mode
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Data-ONTAP 7.3.6
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ONTAP 8.2.0
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Direct Data ONTAP Ether
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NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager Core
(7-Mode only
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Software
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NetApp OnCommand Data Fabric Manager 4.0
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NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager Core 5.0.2
(formerly named Data Fabric Manager)
|
NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager Core
(7-Mode only)
|
NetApp FAS (Clustered Data-ONTAP
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All FAS models supported by NetApp Clustered Data-ONTAP
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Data-ONTAP 8.1
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ONTAP 8.2
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NetApp Data-ONTAP Cluster-Management Logical Interface (LIF)
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WHIPTAIL Storage Support
Table 14 outlines support for WHIPTAIL storage devices. This support was added in Cisco UCS Director, Patch Release 4.0.1.1.
Table 14 WHIPTAIL Storage Support
Components
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Models
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Supported Software
|
Management Interfaces
|
WHIPTAIL ACCELA
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ACCELA
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Racerunner OS, Version 4.1.1 and above
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ACCELA Management GUI
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WHIPTAIL INVICTA
|
INVICTA
|
Racerunner OS, Version 4.1.1 and above
|
INVICTA Management GUI
|
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