
254 SAN Multiprotocol Routing: An Introduction and Implementation
Interoperability mode in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family can be enabled disruptively
or nondisruptively, but the default is to have this mode turned off.
It is still important to check with the OEM vendors involved in regard to the
specific steps that must be taken.
7.5.2 Interoperability matrix
You can download the latest IBM interoperability matrixes for Cisco MDS
switches from:
ftp://service.boulder.ibm.com/storage/san/cisco/
The interoperability matrixes include a list of servers, disk, and tape systems that
have been tested and are supported with the MDS Family of switches and
directors ...