Hi Guys, Would like to ask if can we simulate Cisco MDS switches? Tried looking but failed to find any. I used this one, but its just configuring using device manager/application. Does a simulator exist for MDS fabric? Does anyone know a trick of getting access to labs through EMC or Cisco? The Serial # tool is great for switch and routers.

Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch Quick Start Guide Date: February 2010 Text Part Number: OL-21517-01 1 Overview Cisco MDS 9148 Switch The Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch has 48 Fibre Channel ports with speeds of 8, 4, 2, and 1 Gbps. The Cisco MDS 9148 Switch is a top-of-rack (TOR) Fibre Channel switch based on System-on-a-Chip (SOC) technology, which is a Cisco innovation. The Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch has these features: • 16, 32, or 48 default licensed ports and an 8-port on-demand license. • 8-,4-, 2-, 1-Gbps full line rates.

• 128 buffers available as a shared pool to each port group: 32 buffers per Fibre Channel (FC) port. A maximum of 125 buffers per port in a port group.

• Fair bandwidth arbiters. • Device Manager Quick Config Wizard for the Cisco MDS 9148 Switch.

• Redundant power supplies and fans. • Enterprise class features such as In-Service Software Upgrades (ISSU), Virtual SANs (VSANs), security features, and quality of service (QoS). • Consistency with NX-OS. The front of the Cisco MDS 9148 Switch contains the LEDs, the console and management ports, and 48 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Ports. Figure 1 Front View of the Cisco MDS 9148 Switch The rear of the Cisco MDS 9148 Switch contains the redundant power supplies, the AC power receptacle, and the fans.

Figure 2 Rear View of the Cisco MDS 9148 Switch Note The on-demand ports can be activated in 8-port increments through software licensing. 2 Verifying Your Shipping Contents Verify that you have received all items, including the following: • Rack-mount kit • ESD wrist strap • Cables and connectors • Any optional items ordered 3 Installing the Switch Install the switch in one of the following enclosures: • An open EIA rack • A perforated or solid-walled EIA cabinet • A two-post Telco rack Note The C9148 accessory kit now includes a pair of longer variable-position brackets which replace the current pair of fixed short front- mount brackets. With the new variable position brackets, the first set of mounting holes closest to the rack are in identical mounting positions as the current brackets. The remaining three sets of mounting holes allow the chassis to be reccessed into the rack, which provides adequate cabling space, and cooling capabilities, and allows you to close the front door of the rack. To view the chassis in the reccessed position, see. For an example of a rack mount with fixed short mount brackets, see. Figure 3 Example Rack Mount For an example of a rack mount with variable length mount brackets, see.

Note The new variable length mounting brackets have four sets of mounting holes. The first set of mounting holes allow the switch to be placed in the flush position, which aligns it with the rack. The remaining three sets of mounting holes allow the switch to be recessed into the rack up to a maximum of 2.75 inches. Figure 4 Example Rack Mount with Variable Length Mounting Brackets Note Before you install the switch in a rack, you will need to install the rack mount support brackets on the switch.

4 Installing the SFPs Install one of the following SFPs in each empty port: • A Fibre Channel Shortwave 1-, 2-, 4-, or 8-Gbps SFP transceiver, part number DS-SFP-FC8G-SW • A Fibre Channel Long wavelength 1-, 2-, 4-, or 8-Gbps SFP transceiver, part number DS-SFP-FC8G-LW • A Fibre Channel Short wavelength 1-, 2-, or 4-Gbps SFP transceiver, part number DS-SFP-FC4G-SW For SFP installation, see. Figure 5 SFP Installation 5 Powering Up the Switch To power up the switch, follow these steps: Step 1 Ground the switch, as shown in. Figure 6 Switch Ground Step 2 Connect the power cable to the AC power receptacle, and then plug it in (see ). The Cisco MDS 9148 Switch supports only AC power supply. The power supply status is indicated on a front panel LED. The Cisco MDS 9148 Switch includes a front panel reset button that resets the switch without cycling the power.

Step 3 Power up the switch (see ). Figure 7 Power Receptacle and On/Off Switch on Cisco MDS 9148 Switch 6 Setting Up a Network To set up a network, follow these steps: Step 1 Ensure that the Mgmt0 port is connected to the management network.

Step 2 Ensure that the console port is connected to the PC serial port (or to a terminal server), as shown in. For example, on a Windows PC used as a terminal emulator, you can use HyperTerminal. The default baud rate on the console port is 9600. Figure 8 Connection to Terminal Emulator.