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Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes
for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 4.2(7a)

Release Date: August 23, 2010

Part Number: OL-19964-08 K0

This document describes the caveats and limitations for switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family. Use
this document in conjunction with documents listed in the

This document also contains upgrading guidelines that are specific to upgrading to Cisco MDS NX-OS
Release 4.2(7a). Before you begin the upgrade process, read the instructions in the

“Guidelines for

Upgrading to NX-OS Release 4.2(7a)” section on page 16

Note

As of Cisco Fabric Manager Release 4.2(1a), Fabric Manager information will no longer appear in the
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for NX-OS releases. Cisco Fabric Manager Release Notes will
include information that is exclusive to Fabric Manager as a management tool for Cisco MDS 9000
Family switches and Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches. Refer to the following website for Release Notes
for Cisco Fabric Manager:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10495/prod_release_notes_list.html

Release notes are sometimes updated with new information on restrictions and caveats. Refer to the
following website for the most recent version of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5989/prod_release_notes_list.html

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Online History Change

Revision

Date

Description

08/23/2010

Created release notes.

09/21/2010

Updated the description of the Slow Drain feature in the