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Cisco Systems Channel Extension Interoperability
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Cisco Systems Channel Extension Interoperability
The following interoperability and configuration information and guidelines apply when us-
ing Cisco Systems channel extension equipment with a VSM-VTSS.
Note: This qualification is for distances up to 200km without any performance penalty.
Cisco is planning a performance improvement beyond the current 200km limit,
which will be tested by Sun once that code level is delivered. No timeline has been
established for completion of the >200km distance qualification.
Note: These guidelines apply to VSM4-VTSS models VSMA-734, VSMB-734, VSMC-
734, and VSMD-734. Tests are pending to ensure the guidelines are applicable for
model VSME-734 (VSM4 ‘lite’), and for VSM5-VTSS models VSMB-465, VSMC-
465, and VSMD-465.
• Supported Cisco channel extenders:
- MDS 9506 (up to 200km)
- MDS 9509 (up to 200km)
• Mandatory code base levels:
- MDS 9506/9509 – 2.1.2b
- VSM4 – D01.02.02.04 or higher
Customers should consult fabric vendor guidelines and DWDM 1 vendor guidelines to as-
sure valid configurations (i.e., distances, fibre and SFP cable types, settings, etc.).
1. Dense wavelength division multiplexer, e.g. the McData FSP 2000