Table Of Contents
Preface
Audience
Organization
Document Conventions
Related Documentation
Release Notes
Compatibility Information
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
Hardware Installation
Cisco Fabric Manager
Command-Line Interface
Intelligent Storage Networking Services Configuration Guides
Troubleshooting and Reference
Installation and Configuration Note
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Preface
This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Media Encryption Configuration Guide. The preface also provides information on how to obtain related documentation.
Audience
This guide is for experienced network administrators who are responsible for planning, installing, configuring, and maintaining the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Media Encryption feature.
Organization
This document is organized as follows:
Chapter
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Title
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Description
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Chapter 1
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Product Overview
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Presents an overview of the Cisco MDS Storage Media Encryption feature and the software and hardware requirements.
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Chapter 2
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Getting Started
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Describes the installation, preliminary configuration tasks, and the configuration limits.
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Chapter 3
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Cisco SME Cluster Management
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Describes how to configure, monitor, and manage Cisco SME clusters.
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Chapter 4
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Cisco SME Interface ConfigurationGetting Started
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Describes how to configure, start, add, and remove Cisco SME interfaces and switches.
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Chapter 5
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Cisco SME Tape Configuration
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Describes how to add and delete tape groups, devices, paths, and tape volume groups.
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Chapter 6
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Cisco SME Key Management
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Describes the comprehensive and secure key hierarchy system and how to export and import volume groups.
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Chapter 7
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Using the Command Line Interface to Configure SME
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Describes how to use SME CLI commands to configure and monitor Cisco SME clusters.
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Chapter 8
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Cisco SME Best Practices
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Describes recommended steps to ensure proper operation of Cisco SME.
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Chapter 9
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Cisco SME Troubleshooting
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Describes basic troubleshooting methods used to resolve issues with Cisco SME.
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Appendix A
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Cisco SME CLI Commands
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Includes syntax and usage guidelines for the Cisco MDS Storage Media Encryption CLI commands
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Appendix B
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Offline Data Recovery in Cisco SME
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Describes the Offline Data Restore Tool (ODRT)
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Appendix C
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Provisioning Self-Sign Certificates
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Describes the configuring of SSL in Cisco SME.
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Document Conventions
Command descriptions use these conventions:
boldface font
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Commands and keywords are in boldface.
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italic font
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Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.
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[ ]
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Elements in square brackets are optional.
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[ x | y | z ]
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Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars.
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Screen examples use these conventions:
screen font
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Terminal sessions and information the switch displays are in screen font.
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boldface screen font
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Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.
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italic screen font
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Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.
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< >
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Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets.
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[ ]
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Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets.
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!, #
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An exclamation point (!) or a pound sign (#) at the beginning of a line of code indicates a comment line.
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This document uses the following conventions:
Note 
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the manual.
Caution Means
reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Related Documentation
The documentation set for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family includes the following documents. To find a document online, use the Cisco MDS SAN-OS Documentation Locator at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/storage/san_switches/mds9000/roadmaps/doclocater.htm
Release Notes
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS SAN-OS Releases
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Storage Services Interface Images
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS 9000 EPLD Images
Compatibility Information
•Cisco MDS 9000 SAN-OS Hardware and Software Compatibility Information
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Interoperability Support Matrix
•Cisco MDS Storage Services Module Interoperability Support Matrix
•Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release Compatibility Matrix for Storage Service Interface Images
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family
Hardware Installation
•Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch Quick Start Guide
•Cisco MDS 9500 Series Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco MDS 9200 Series Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco MDS 9100 Series Hardware Installation Guide
Cisco Fabric Manager
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Quick Configuration Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Database Schema
Command-Line Interface
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Services Module Software Installation and Upgrade Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Quick Configuration Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Command Reference
Intelligent Storage Networking Services Configuration Guides
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Data Mobility Manager Configuration Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Storage Media Encryption Configuration Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Secure Erase Configuration Guide - For Cisco MDS 9500 and 9200 Series
Troubleshooting and Reference
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Troubleshooting Guide
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family MIB Quick Reference
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family SMI-S Programming Reference
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family System Messages Reference
Installation and Configuration Note
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family SSM Configuration Note
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family Port Analyzer Adapter Installation and Configuration Note
•Cisco 10-Gigabit X2 Transceiver Module Installation Note
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family CWDM SFP Installation Note
•Cisco MDS 9000 Family CWDM Passive Optical System Installation Note
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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