UPGRADE FROM 14/2 MULTIPROTOCOL SERVICES MODULE
TO 18/4 MULTISERVICE MODULE
The replacement of the 14/2 Multiprotocol Services module with the 18/4 Multiservice module
must be treated as an upgrade. Considerations must be taken to ensure that the configuration can
be implemented on the new module. Please refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 CLI Configuration
Guide for procedures to configure the new modules.
Note: When purchasing an 18/4 Multiservice module as a replacement for a 14/2 Multiprotocol
Services module, a new set of licenses must be obtained to use the 4 IPS ports for FCIP
connectivity. Transfer of FCIP licenses from a 14/2 module to an 18/4 module is not supported.
iSCSI connectivity on the IPS ports is supported without the need for additional licenses.
Please note that the 18/4 Multiservice module is not supported in the MDS 9216i and the MDS
9216A switches.
The following is a procedure to outline the required steps to complete the replacement/upgrade
successfully:
1. Save and backup the current running configuration of the 14/2 Multiprotocol Services
module.
switch# copy running start
2. Carefully record the VSAN layout currently employed on the 14/2 Multiprotocol
Services module, as the VSANs will need to be manually configured on the new switch
module.
switch# show vsan membership
3. Carefully record the configuration of the two IPS ports including IP addresses and IP
settings.
Note: All iSCSI sessions and FCIP links must be reestablished on the new module.
switch# show interface gigabitethernet 1/<port number>
4. Remove the old module and replace with the new module.
5. Ensure that the module is properly recognized by the switch.
switch# show module <module number>
6. Install the appropriate licenses for the IPS ports.
switch# install license bootflash:<license filename>
7. Configure appropriate VSANs on the new switch module.
8. Configure the IPS ports on the 18/4 Multiservice module including IP addresses and IP
settings noted from old module.
9. Connect the fibre channel cables to the appropriate ports on the new module.
10. Connect appropriate cabling to IPS ports on the 18/4 Multiservice module.
11. Ensure proper connectivity using Cisco management tools.
12. Configure the new module as you would when adding any new module to your switch.
Please refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide for details on
configuring modules.
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