Switch

HPE C-SERIES FC SWITCH CONNECTIVITY STREAM FOR NX-OS 9.x

November 2, 2022
Stream

Model NX-OS 9.x Notes

C-series Multiservice Fabric Switch: 9.2(2) - Apr. ’22 NX-OS 9.2(2) release contains new features and bug fixes
(recommended)
HPE SN6640C 32Gb 6-port FC/FCIP Multiservice Switch (R8M66A) NX-OS 9.2(1) release contains new features and bug fixes
HPE SN6640C 32Gb 18-port FC/FCIP Multiservice Switch (R8M67A) 9.2(1a) - Nov. ’22
9.2(1) - Feb. ’22 Only the switches listed in the most left column are
C-series Multilayer Director Switches: supported with NX-OS 9.x. No other C-series switches are
(active)1
supported with NX-OS 9.x.
HPE SN8700C 4-slot 16/32/64G FC Director Switch (R6M35B, R6M35A)
HPE SN8700C 8-slot 16/32/64G FC Director Switch (R6M36B, R6M36A)
HPE SN8700C 16-slot 16/32/64Gb FC Director Switch (R7L00B, R7L00A) ND Fabric Controller 12.0(1a) is a minimum supported
version. ND Fabric Controller 12.0(2f) is the recommended
version
C-series Fabric Switches: ND - 9.2.1.2d and DCNM 11.5(4) are supported.
HPE SN6610C 32Gb 8-port 16Gb Short Wave SFP+ FC Switch (Q9D34A)
HPE SN6610C 32Gb 8-port 32Gb Short Wave SFP+ FC Switch (Q9D35A)
HPE SN6610C 32Gb 24-port 16Gb Short Wave SFP+ FC Enterprise Switch (Q9D36A)
HPE SN6620C 32Gb 48-port/24-port Fibre Channel Switch (R0P12A)
HPE SN6620C 32Gb 24-port 32Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch (R0P13A)
HPE SN6620C 32Gb 48-port 32Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch (R0P14A)
HPE SN6630C 32Gb 96-port/48-port Fibre Channel Switch (R4D90A)
HPE SN6630C 32Gb 96-port/48-port 32Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch (R4D91A)
HPE SN6630C 32Gb 96-port/96-port 32Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch (R4D92A)

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 1
HPE C-SERIES FC SWITCH CONNECTIVITY STREAM FOR NX-OS 9.x (CONT.)

TABLE 1 – SUPPORTED SWITCHING MODULES WITH NX-OS 9.X

HPE SN8700C 16-slot 16/32/64G FC

Director (R7L00B, R7L00A)
HPE SN8700C 8-slot 16/32/64G FC HPE SN6610C 32Gb
Director (R6M36B, R6M36A) FC switch
HPE SN8700C 4-slot 16/32/64G FC (Q9D34A, Q9D35A, Q9D36A)
Switching Modules
Director R6M35B, R6M35A)

HPE SN8700C 64Gb 48-port 32Gb SFP+ Fibre

Supported Not supported
Channel Director Module (R9F23B, R9F23A)

HPE SN8500C/SN8700C 48-port 32Gb Fibre Supported Not supported

Channel Director Module (Q9D32A, Q9D32B)
HPE SN6610C 16-port Fibre Channel Expansion Not supported Supported
Module (Q9D33A)

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 2
 HPE C-SERIES FC SWITCH CONNECTIVITY STREAM FOR NX-OS 9.x (CONT.)
HPE VC Flex Fabric 10Gb/24-  VC firmware 4.85 is supported with NX-OS 9.2(1x) and 9.2(2).
Port Module for c-Class
BladeSystem (571956- B21)
HPE Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port  VC firmware 4.85 is supported with NX-OS 9.2(1x) and 9.2(2).
FC Module for c-Class
BladeSystem (466482-B21)
HPE Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D  VC firmware 4.85 is supported with NX-OS 9.2(1x) and 9.2(2).
Module for c-Class BladeSystem
(638526-B21)
HPE VC FlexFabric-20/40 F8  VC firmware 4.85 is supported with NX-OS 9.2(1x) and 9.2(2).
Module for c-class Blade System
(691367- B21)
HPE VC 16Gb 24-Port FC Module  VC firmware 4.85 is supported with NX-OS 9.2(1x) and 9.2(2).
for c-Class Blade System
(751465-B21, 778720- B21)
HPE Virtual Connect SE 40GB F8  VC firmware 1.8.x, 1.9.x supported with NX-OS 9.2(1x) and 9.2(2)
Module for HPE Synergy
(794502- B23)
HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb  VC firmware 5.40.x is supported with NX-OS 9.2(1x) and 9.2(2)
Fibre Channel Module for HPE  VC firmware 5.30.x is supported with NX-OS 9.2(1)
Synergy (779227-B21)
HPE Virtual Connect SE 32Gb  VC firmware 5.40.x is supported with NX-OS 9.2(1x) and 9.2(2)
Fibre Channel Module for HPE  VC firmware 5.30.x is supported with NX-OS 9.2(1)
Synergy (876259-B21)
HPE Virtual Connect SE 100GB  VC firmware 2.4.x is supported with NX-OS 9.2(1x) and 9.2(2)
F32 Module for HPE Synergy  VC firmware 2.3.x supported with NX-OS 9.2(2)
(867796-B21)  VC firmware 2.2.x and 2.3.x supported with NX-OS 9.2(1)
 For FICON support refer to the HPE C-series FICON Connectivity Stream.
FC Switches  For fabric interoperability between C-series and B-series refer to the Fabric Interoperability Application Notes.
 All switches in the same major NX-OS family must use the same software version. Two successive NX-OS versions can be used
in a fabric temporarily while updating switch software. Do not enable new switch features until the upgrade is complete. When
mixing NX-OS families in the same fabric, it is recommended running the latest version in each family.

N-Port Virtualization  NPV is supported on all HPE switches in this section

(NPV)

Host Operating System  For specific operating system version support, refer to the applicable array stream from the SPOCK home page

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 1
  For specific HBA, driver/FW, and multi-path software support, refer to the applicable array stream from the SPOCK home
FC HBAs
page
Fibre Channel/FCoE  For specific storage array firmware support, refer to the applicable array stream from the SPOCK home page
Storage Arrays
 Continuous Access XP
Continuous Access o CA XP7, XP8 – supported with NX-OS 9.2(1x)

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HPE C-series 32Gb FC SW SFP+ Transceiver (Q9D30A)

HPE C-series 32Gb FC LW SFP+ Transceiver (Q9D31A)
HPE C-series 16 Gb FC 400m SW SFP+ transceiver (C8S72A)
FC Transceivers (SFP’s) HPE C-series 16 Gb FC 10km LW SFP+ transceiver (C8S73A)
for the 32 Gb C-series MDS 9000 8Gb FC SFP+ 150m SR Transceiver (AJ906A)
switches MDS 9000 8Gb FC SFP+ 10km LR Transceiver (AJ907A)

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 2
 Switch
HPE C-SERIES FC SWITCH CONNECTIVITY STREAM FOR NX-OS 8.x
November 1, 2022
Stream

Model NX-OS 8.x Notes

C-series Multiservice Fabric Switch: 8.5(1) - Sep. ’21 NX-OS 8.5(1) release contains new features and bug fixes
(recommended) NX-OS 8.4(2d) release contains new features and bug fixes
HPE SN6500C 16Gb FC/FCIP/FCoE Multi-service Switch (E7Y64A) NX-OS 8.4(2c) release contains new features and bug fixes
HPE SN6640C 32Gb 6-port FC/FCIP Multiservice Switch (R8M66A) 8.4(2d) - Apr. ’22 NX-OS 8.4(2b) release contains new features and bug fixes
HPE SN6640C 32Gb 18-port FC/FCIP Multiservice Switch (R8M67A NX-OS 8.4(2a) release contains new features and bug fixes
8.4(2c)8 - Jun. ’21
NX-OS 8.4(2) release contains new features and bug fixes
8.4(2b)8 - Jan. ’21 NX-OS 8.1(1a) release contains new features and bug fixes
C-series Multilayer Director Switches:
8.4(2a) - Aug. ’20
HPE SN8500C 8-slot 16/32 Gb FC Director Switch (C8S71A, C8S71B) 8.4(2) - Aug. ’20
Only the switches listed in the most left column are
HPE SN8500C 4-slot 16/32 Gb FC Director Switch (K2Q18A) 8.1(1a)8 - Apr. ’18
supported with NX-OS 8.x. No other C-series switches are
(active)1
supported with NX-OS 8.x.
HPE SN8700C 4-slot 16/32/64G FC Director Switch (R6M35B, R6M35A)
HPE SN8700C 8-slot 16/32/64G FC Director Switch (R6M36B, R6M36A)
HPE SN8700C 16-slot 16/32/64Gb FC Director Switch (R7L00B, R7L00A) DCNM 11.5(4) is recommended, 11.2(1) is a minimum
supported.

C-series Fabric Switches: SN8700C switches are only supported with NX-OS 8.4(2x)
8.5(1)
HPE SN6010C 12-port 16Gb FC Switch (K2Q16A)
HPE SN6010C 48-port 16Gb FC Switch (K2Q17A) SN6640C switches are only supported with NX-OS 8.5(1)
HPE SN6010C 12-port 16Gb SW SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch (R0Q97A)

HPE SN6610C 32Gb 8-port 16Gb Short Wave SFP+ FC Switch (Q9D34A)
HPE SN6610C 32Gb 8-port 32Gb Short Wave SFP+ FC Switch (Q9D35A)
HPE SN6610C 32Gb 24-port 16Gb Short Wave SFP+ FC Enterprise Switch (Q9D36A)
HPE SN6620C 32Gb 48-port/24-port Fibre Channel Switch (R0P12A)
HPE SN6620C 32Gb 24-port 32Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch (R0P13A)
HPE SN6620C 32Gb 48-port 32Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch (R0P14A)
HPE SN6630C 32Gb 96-port/48-port Fibre Channel Switch (R4D90A)
HPE SN6630C 32Gb 96-port/48-port 32Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch (R4D91A)
HPE SN6630C 32Gb 96-port/96-port 32Gb SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch (R4D92A)

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 3
HPE C-SERIES FC SWITCH CONNECTIVITY STREAM FOR NX-OS 8.x (CONT.)

TABLE 1 – SUPPORTED SWITCHING MODULES WITH NX-OS 8.X

HPE SN8700C 16-slot 16/32/64G FC

Director (R7L00B, R7L00A)
HPE SN8500C 8- slot 16/32 Gb HPE SN6610C 32Gb
HPE SN8700C 8-slot 16/32/64G FC
FC Director (C8S71A, C8S71B) FC switch
Director (R6M36B, R6M36A)
HPE SN8500C 4- slot 16/32 Gb (Q9D34A, Q9D35A,
HPE SN8700C 4-slot 16/32/64G FC
Switching Modules FC Director (K2Q18A) Q9D36A)
Director (R6M35B, R6M35A)

HPE SN8500C 48-port 16Gb FC Module

Supported Supported Not supported
(C8S70A, C8S70B)
HPE C-series SN8500C 48-port FCoE Module Supported*
Supported Not supported
(E7Y66A)5 FCoE Module is not supported SN8700C 16-Slot

HPE SN8500C 48-port 32Gb Fibre Channel Director

Supported Supported Not supported
Module (Q9D32A, Q9D32B)
HPE SN6610C 16-port Fibre Channel Expansion Not supported Not supported Supported
Module (Q9D33A)

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 4
 HPE C-SERIES FC SWITCH CONNECTIVITY STREAM FOR NX-OS 8.x (CONT.)
HPE VC Flex Fabric 10Gb/24-  VC firmware 4.85 is the only version supported with 8.4(2d) and NX-OS 8.5(1).
Port Module for c-Class  VC firmware 4.75, 4.80, 4.85 supported with NX-OS 8.4(2), 8.4(2a), 8.4(2b), 8.4(2c).
BladeSystem (571956- B21)
HPE Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port  VC firmware 4.85 is the only version supported with 8.4(2d) and NX-OS 8.5(1)
FC Module for c-Class  VC firmware 4.75, 4.80, 4.85 supported with NX-OS 8.4(2), 8.4(2a), 8.4(2b), 8.4(2c).
BladeSystem (466482-B21)
HPE Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D  VC firmware 4.85 is the only version supported with 8.4(2d) and NX-OS 8.5(1)
Module for c-Class BladeSystem  VC firmware 4.75, 4.80, 4.85 supported with NX-OS 8.4(2), 8.4(2a), 8.4(2b), 8.4(2c).
(638526-B21)
HPE Virtual Connect 8Gb 20-Port  VC firmware 4.85 is the only version supported with 8.4(2d) and NX-OS 8.5(1)
FC Module for C-Class  VC firmware 4.75, 4.80, 4.85 supported with NX-OS 8.4(2), 8.4(2a), 8.4(2b), 8.4(2c).
BladeSystem (572018-B21)
HPE VC FlexFabric-20/40 F8  VC firmware 4.85 is the only version supported with 8.4(2d) and NX-OS 8.5(1)
Module for c-class Blade System  VC firmware 4.75, 4.80, 4.85 supported with NX-OS 8.4(2), 8.4(2a), 8.4(2b), 8.4(2c).
(691367- B21)
HPE VC 16Gb 24-Port FC Module  VC firmware 4.85 is the only version supported with 8.4(2d) and NX-OS 8.5(1)
for c-Class Blade System  VC firmware 4.75, 4.80, 4.85 supported with NX-OS 8.4(2), 8.4(2a), 8.4(2b), 8.4(2c).
(751465-B21, 778720- B21)
HPE Virtual Connect SE 40GB F8  VC firmware 1.7.x and 1.8.x is supported with NX-OS 8.4(2c), 8.4(2d) and 8.5(1)
Module for HPE Synergy  VC firmware 1.5.x, 1.6.x is supported with NX-OS 8.4(2), 8.4(2a), 8.4(2b)
(794502- B23)
HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb  VC firmware 5.40.x is supported with NX-OS 8.4(2d)
Fibre Channel Module for HPE  VC firmware 5.30.x is supported with NX-OS 8.4(2c), and 8.5(1)
Synergy (779227-B21)  VC firmware 5.10.x, 5.20.x is supported with NX-OS 8.4(2), 8.4(2a), 8.4(2b)
HPE Virtual Connect SE 32Gb  VC firmware 5.40.x is supported with NX-OS 8.4(2d)
Fibre Channel Module for HPE  VC firmware 5.30.x is supported with NX-OS 8.4(2c) and 8.5(1)
Synergy (876259-B21)  VC firmware 5.10.x, 5.20.x is supported with NX-OS 8.4(2), 8.4(2a), 8.4(2b)
HPE Virtual Connect SE 100GB  VC firmware 2.2.x and 2.3.x is supported with NX-OS 8.4(2c), 8.4(2d) and 8.5(1)
F32 Module for HPE Synergy  VC firmware 2.0.x, 2.1.x is supported with NX-OS 8.4(2), 8.4(2a), 8.4(2b)
(867796-B21)

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 5
  For FICON support refer to the HPE C-series FICON Connectivity Stream.
FC Switches  For fabric interoperability between C-series and B-series refer to the Fabric Interoperability Application Notes.
 All switches in the same major NX-OS family must use the same software version. Two successive NX-OS versions can be used
in a fabric temporarily while updating switch software. Do not enable new switch features until the upgrade is complete. When
mixing NX-OS families in the same fabric, it is recommended running the latest version in each family.

N-Port Virtualization  NPV is supported on all HPE switches in this section

(NPV)

Host Operating System  For specific operating system version support, refer to the applicable array stream from the SPOCK home page
 For specific HBA, driver/FW, and multi-path software support, refer to the applicable array stream from the SPOCK home
FC HBAs
page
Fibre Channel/FCoE  For specific storage array firmware support, refer to the applicable array stream from the SPOCK home page
Storage Arrays
 Continuous Access XP
Continuous Access o CA XP8 – supported with NX-OS 8.4(x), 8.5(1)
o CA XP7 – supported with NX-OS 8.1(x), 8.4(x), 8.5(1)

HPE StoreEver Tape Refer to the “HPE Data Availability, Protection and Retention Compatibility Matrix” at
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HPE C-series 16 Gb FC 400m SW SFP+ transceiver (C8S72A)

HPE C-series 16 Gb FC 10km LW SFP+ transceiver (C8S73A)
FC Transceivers (SFP’s) HPE C-series 10Gb Fibre Channel 300m SW SFP+ Transceiver (QW928A) – only supported with SN8500C
for the 16 Gb C-series HPE C-series 10Gb Fibre Channel 10km LW SFP+ Transceiver (QW929A) – only supported with SN8500C
switches MDS 9000 8Gb FC SFP+ 150m SR Transceiver (AJ906A)
MDS 9000 8Gb FC SFP+ 10km LR Transceiver (AJ907A)

HPE C-series 32Gb FC SW SFP+ Transceiver (Q9D30A)

HPE C-series 32Gb FC LW SFP+ Transceiver (Q9D31A)
HPE C-series 16 Gb FC 400m SW SFP+ transceiver (C8S72A)
FC Transceivers (SFP’s) HPE C-series 16 Gb FC 10km LW SFP+ transceiver (C8S73A)
for the 32 Gb C-series HPE C-series 10Gb Fibre Channel 300m SW SFP+ Transceiver (QW928A) – only supported with SN8500C
switches HPE C-series 10Gb Fibre Channel 10km LW SFP+ Transceiver (QW929A) – only supported with SN8500C
MDS 9000 8Gb FC SFP+ 150m SR Transceiver (AJ906A)
MDS 9000 8Gb FC SFP+ 10km LR Transceiver (AJ907A)

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 6
 Switch
HPE C-SERIES FC SWITCH CONNECTIVITY STREAM FOR NX-OS 7.x
Stream
Updated April 6, 2021

NX-OS 7.x FC connectivity has been FROZEN for support with any new HPE hardware and software configurations

Model NX-OS 7.x Notes

C-series Multiservice Fabric Switches:

HPE SN6500C 16Gb FC/FCIP/FCoE Multi-service Switch (E7Y64A)5

C-series Multilayer Director Switches: NX-OS 7.3(1)DY(1) release contains new features and
HPE SN8500C 8-slot 16Gb FC Director Switch (C8S71A, C8S71B) bug fixes
HPE SN8500C 4-slot 16Gb FC Director Switch (K2Q18A)
7.3(1)DY(1) – Apr. ’17
HPE SN8000C 13-Slot Supervisor 2A Fabric 3 Director Switch (QW927A, QW927C) Only the switches listed in the most left column are
(recommended)
HPE SN8000C 6-Slot Supervisor 2A Director Switch - MDS 9506 (AE388C, AE388E) supported with NX-OS 7.x. No other C-series switches
(active1)
are supported with NX-OS 7.x.

C-series Fabric Switches:

HPE SN6010C 12-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch (K2Q16A)

HPE SN6010C 48-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch (K2Q17A)
HPE SN6010C 12-port 16Gb SW SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch (R0Q97A)

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 7
HPE C-SERIES FC SWITCH CONNECTIVITY STREAM FOR NX-OS 7.x (CONT.)

TABLE 1 – SUPPORTED SWITCHING MODULES WITH NX-OS 7.X

HPE SN8500C 8-slot

HPE SN8000C 13-Slot HPE SN8000C 6-Slot
16 Gb FC Director
SUP2A FAB3 SUP2A
(C8S71A, C8S71B)
Switching Modules Dir Switch Director Switch
HPE SN8500C 4-slot
(QW927A, (AE388C,
16 Gb FC Director
QW927C) AE388E)
(K2Q18A)

HPE SN8000C 8Gb 48-Port Advanced Fibre

Not supported Supported Supported
Channel Module (QW925A, QW925C)
HPE SN8500C 48-port 16Gb FC Module
(C8S70A, C8S70B) Supported Not supported Not supported
HPE C-series SN8500C 48-port FCoE Module
(E7Y66A)5 Supported Not supported Not supported

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 8
 HPE C-SERIES FC SWITCH CONNECTIVITY STREAM FOR NX-OS 7.x (CONT.)
HPE VC Flex Fabric 10Gb/24-Port
Module for c-Class BladeSystem
 VC firmware 4.50 and 4.62 supported with NX-OS 7.3(1)DY(1)
(571956- B21)

HPE Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D

Module for c-Class BladeSystem  VC firmware 4.50, 4.62 supported with NX-OS 7.3(1)DY(1)
(638526-B21)

HPE Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port FC

Module for c-Class Blade System
 VC firmware 3.0.5, 3.0.9 supported with NX-OS 7.3(1)DY(1)
(466482-B21)

HPE Virtual Connect 8Gb 20-Port FC

Module for c-Class Blade System  VC firmware 2.10, 2.15 supported with NX-OS 7.3(1)DY(1)
(572018-B21)

HPE VC FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module

for c-class Blade System (691367-  VC firmware 4.50, 4.62 supported with NX-OS 7.3(1)DY(1)
B21)
HPE VC 16Gb 24-Port FC Module for
c-Class Blade System  VC firmware 3.0.5, 3.0.9 supported with NX-OS 7.3(1)DY(1)
(751465-B21, 778720- B21)

HPE Virtual Connect SE 40GB F8

Module for HPE Synergy  VC firmware 1.1.x, 1.2.x, 1.3.0.x, 1.4.x, 1.5.x is supported with NX-OS 7.3(1)DY(1)
(794502- B21)
HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb Fibre
Channel Module for HPE Synergy  VC firmware 1.0x.x, 4.00.x, 4.10.x, 5.0x.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x is supported with NX-OS 7.3(1)DY(1)
(779227-B21)

HPE Virtual Connect SE 32Gb Fibre

Channel Module for HPE Synergy  VC firmware 5.0.x, 5.10.x is supported with NX-OS 7.3(1)DY(1)
(876259-B21)

HPE Virtual Connect SE 100GB F32

Module for HPE Synergy  VC firmware 2.0.x and 2.1.x is supported with NX-OS 7.3(1)DY(1)
(867796-B21)

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 9
Fibre Channel Switches  For FICON support refer to the HPE C-series FICON Connectivity Stream.
 For fabric interoperability between C-series and B-series refer to the Fabric Interoperability Application Notes.
 All switches in the same major NX-OS family must use the same software version. Two successive NX-OS versions can
be used in a fabric temporarily while updating switch software. Do not enable new switch features until the upgrade is
complete. When mixing NX-OS families in the same fabric, it is recommended running the latest version in each family.

N-Port Virtualization
(NPV)  NPV is supported on all HPE switches in this section

Host Operating System  For specific operating system version support, refer to the applicable array stream from the SPOCK home page
 For specific HBA, driver/FW, and multi-path software support, refer to the applicable array stream from the SPOCK
FC HBAs
home page
Fibre Channel/FCoE  For specific storage array firmware support, refer to the applicable array stream from the SPOCK home page
Storage Arrays
 Continuous Access XP
Continuous Access o CA XP7 – supported with 7.3(1)DY(1)
o CA P9500 - supported with 7.3(1)DY(1)

Refer to the “HPE Data Availability, Protection and Retention Compatibility Matrix” at “
HPE StoreEver Tape
Products
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HPE C-series 16 Gb FC 400m SW SFP+ transceiver (C8S72A)

HPE C-series 16 Gb FC 10km LW SFP+ transceiver (C8S73A)
FC Transceivers (SFP’s) for the HPE C-series 10Gb Fibre Channel 300m SW SFP+ Transceiver (QW928A) – only supported with SN8500C
16 Gb C-series switches HPE C-series 10Gb Fibre Channel 10km LW SFP+ Transceiver (QW929A) – only supported with SN8500C
MDS 9000 8Gb FC SFP+ 150m SR Transceiver (AJ906A)
MDS 9000 8Gb FC SFP+ 10km LR Transceiver (AJ907A)

FCoE Transceivers HPE C-series 10GbE Short Range SFP+ Transceiver (AP783A)6
(SFP+’s) HPE C-series 10GbE Long Range SFP+ Transceiver (E7Y65A)6

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 10
 Switch HPE C–Series SWITCH CONNECTIVITY STREAM FOR NX-OS 6.x
Updated June18, 2021

Stream

Model NX-OS 6.x Notes

6.2(33) – Apr ’21 NX-OS 6.2(33) release contains bug fixes
C-series Multiservice Fabric Switches: (recommended)
HPE SN6500C 16Gb FC/FCIP/FCoE Multi-service Switch (E7Y64A)5 NX-OS 6.2(31) release contains bug fixes
6.2(31) – Mar ’20
C-series Multilayer Director Switches: 6.2(29) – Oct ’19 NX-OS 6.2(29) release contains bug fixes
HPE SN8500C 8-slot 16Gb FC Director Switch (C8S71A, C8S71B) (active1)
HPE SN8500C 4-slot 16Gb FC Director Switch (K2Q18A)
DCNM 11.5(1) is recommended, 11.2(1) is a minimum supported
HPE SN8000C 13-Slot Supervisor 2A Fabric 3 Director Switch (QW927A, QW927C)
HPE SN8000C 6-Slot Supervisor 2A Director Switch - MDS 9506 (AE388C, AE388E)

C-series Fabric Switches:

HPE SN6010C 12-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch (K2Q16A)
HPE SN6010C 48-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch (K2Q17A)
HPE SN6010C 12-port 16Gb SW SFP+ Fibre Channel Switch (R0Q97A)

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 11
 TABLE 1 – SUPPORTED SWITCHING MODULES WITH NX-OS 6.X
HPE SN8500C 8-slot HPE SN8000C 13-Slot
16 Gb FC Director SUP2A FAB3 Dir
(C8S71A, C8S71B) Switch (QW927A,
HPE SN8500C 4-slot QW927C) HPE SN8000C 6-Slot
16 Gb FC Director SUP2A
Switching Modules (K2Q18A) Director Switch
(AE388C, AE388E)

HPE SN8000C 8Gb 48-Port Advanced Fibre

Not supported supported supported
Channel Module (QW925A, QW925C)
HPE SN8500C 48-port 16Gb FC Module
(C8S70A, C8S70B) Supported Not supported Not supported
HPE C-series SN8500C 48-port FCoE Module
(E7Y66A)5 Supported Not supported Not supported

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 12
HPE VC Flex Fabric 10Gb/24-  VC-FF firmware 4.85 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(33)
Port Module for c- Class  VC-FF firmware 4.80 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(31)
BladeSystem (571956-B21)  VC-FF firmware 4.75 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(29)
 The following C-series FC switches are supported: SN6500C, SN8500C, SN8000C, SN6000C, SN6010C.
HPE Virtual Connect Flex-  VC-FF firmware 4.85 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(33)
10/10D Module for c-Class  VC-FF firmware 4.80 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(31)
BladeSystem  VC-FF firmware 4.75 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(29)
(638526-B21)  The following C-series FC switches are supported: SN6500C, SN8500C, SN8000C, SN6010C.

HPE Virtual Connect 8Gb  VC-FF firmware 4.85 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(33)
24-Port FC Module for c-  VC-FF firmware 4.80 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(31)
Class BladeSystem  VC-FF firmware 4.75 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(29)
(466482-B21)  The following C-series FC switches are supported: SN6500C, SN8500C, SN8000C, SN6010C.

HPE Virtual Connect 8Gb 20-  VC-FF firmware 4.85 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(33)
Port FC Module for C- Class  VC-FF firmware 4.80 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(31)
BladeSystem  VC-FF firmware 4.75 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(29)
(572018-B21)  The following C-series FC switches are supported: SN6500C, SN8500C, SN8000C, SN6010C.

HPE VC FlexFabric-20/40 F8  VC-FF firmware 4.85 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(33)

Module for c-class Blade  VC-FF firmware 4.80 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(31)
System  VC-FF firmware 4.75 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(29)
(691367-B21)  The following C-series FC switches are supported: SN6500C, SN8500C, SN8000C, SN6010C.
HPE VC 16Gb 24-Port FC  VC-FF firmware 4.85 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(33)
Module for c-Class Blade  VC-FF firmware 4.80 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(31)
System  VC-FF firmware 4.75 is supported with NX-OS 6.2(29)
(751465-B21, 778720-B21)  The following C-series FC switches are supported: SN8000C, SN8500C, SN6010C, SN6500C
HPE Virtual Connect SE 40GB  VC firmware 1.6.x, 1.7.x and 1.8.x supported with NX-OS 6.2(31), 6.2(33)
F8 Module for HPE Synergy  VC firmware 1.5.x is supported with NX-OS 6.2(29), 6.2(31)
(794502-B21)  The following C-series FC switches are supported: SN8000C, SN8500C, SN6010C, SN6500C
HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb
Fibre Channel Module for  VC firmware 5.10.x, 5.20.x, 5.30.x is supported with NX-OS 6.2(29), 6.2(31) and 6.2(33)
HPE Synergy (779227-B21)  The following C-series FC switches are supported: SN8000C, SN8500C, SN6010C, SN6500C

HPE Virtual Connect SE

 VC firmware 2.0.x, 2.1.x, 2.2.x and 2.3.x supported with NX-OS 6.2(31) and 6.2(33)
100GB F32 Module for
HPE Synergy (867796-B21)

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 13
  C-series hardware not supported: Storage Services Node (SSN-16)
 NX-OS 6.x features not supported: FICON XRC Acceleration, Data Mobility Manager (DMM), Storage Services Enabler (SSE) for
18/4 MSM, Storage Services Enabler (SSE) for MDS
 For FICON support refer to the HPE C-series FICON Connectivity Stream.
Fibre Channel Switches  For fabric interoperability between C-series and B-series & C-series and M-series refer to the Fabric Interoperability Application
Notes.
 All switches in the same major NX-OS family must use the same software version. Two successive NX-OS versions can be used in a
fabric temporarily while updating switch software. Do not enable new switch features until the upgrade is complete. When mixing NX-
OS families in the same fabric, it is recommended running the latest version in each family.

Host Operating System  Please consult SPOCK Array streams

FC HBAs  See SPOCK for the latest support information

Fibre Channel Storage  Cisco IVR functionality is supported with 3PAR arrays with firmware 3.1.1MU2 or later
Arrays  Refer to the appropriate FC storage array SPOCK streams and release notes for additional switch support information

 Continuous Access XP
o CA XP7 – supported with NX-OS 6.2(x)
o CA P9500 – supported with NX-OS 6.2(x)
Continuous Access o It is not recommended to share iSCSI & FCIP on the same IP port.

Refer to the “HPE Data Availability, Protection and Retention Compatibility Matrix” at
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Products
HPE C-series 16 Gb FC 400m SW SFP+ transceiver (C8S72A)
HPE C-series 16 Gb FC 10km LW SFP+ transceiver (C8S73A)
HPE C-series 10Gb Fibre Channel 300m SW SFP+ Transceiver (QW928A) – only supported with SN8500C
FC Transceivers (SFP’s) for
HPE C-series 10Gb Fibre Channel 10km LW SFP+ Transceiver (QW929A) – only supported with SN8500C
the 16 Gb C-series switches
MDS 9000 8Gb FC SFP+ 150m SR Transceiver (AJ906A)
MDS 9000 8Gb FC SFP+ 10km LR Transceiver (AJ907A)

FCoE Transceivers HPE C-series 10GbE Short Range SFP+ Transceiver (AP783A)6
(SFP+’s) HPE C-series 10GbE Long Range SFP+ Transceiver (E7Y65A)6

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 14
 Notes Section

 Note 1: “Active” switch software versions are fully supported, but “recommended” is the preferred version whenever possible.
 Note 2: HPE will support the interoperability through these 3rd party modules to HPE servers and HPE storage per the most recent SPOCK and SAN Design
Guide documents.
 Note 5: Not supported on HPE SN8700C 16-slot 16/32/64G FC Director (R7L00B, R7L00A)
 Note 6: FCoE transceivers (SFP+) (AP783A, (E7Y65A) are only supported with HPE SN6500C 16Gb FC/FCIP/FCoE Multi-service Switch (E7Y64A) ,), HPE C-series
SN8500C 48-port FCoE Module (E7Y66A) and Cisco MDS 9000 10-Gbps 8-Port FCoE Module2
 Note 8: FICON-certified release
 Refer to the C-series product documentation and the HPE SAN Design Reference Guide for supported C-series configuration rules
 Customers with an HPE support agreement or HPE Care Pack can download SAN-OS and management software updates from HPE Support Center.
 To determine if a specific switch is supported by an HPE Storage array, please refer to the specific storage array stream in SPOCK. For a specific switch supported
by a storage array, any supported version of switch firmware shown in the switch stream for that switch is supported for connectivity to that storage array with any
supported version of firmware for that storage array, subject to any specific exclusions or restrictions documented within the respective streams. You can access
SPOCK via the following link (requires HPE Passport account): https://h20272.www2.hpe.com/spock/

For specific supported NX-OS versions for SANs involving 3rd party equipment, please consult your 3rd party vendor. For information on Nexus
switch support, see the HPE C-series FCoE Switch Connectivity Streams. Page 15