Brocade 7.4.0 Fabric OS Software Upgrade Guide
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...Text formatting conventions 5 Command syntax conventions 5 Notes, cautions, and warnings 6 Brocade resources 7 Contacting Brocade Technical Support 7 Document feedback 8 About This Document...9 Supported hardware and software 9 Supported upgrade paths 10 Upgrade and downgrade considerations... Obtaining and decompressing firmware 25 Connected switches 26 Finding the switch firmware version 26 Firmware Download Scenarios 27 Firmware download on switches 27 Switch firmware download process overview 27 Upgrading firmware for Brocade fixed-port switches 28 Fabric OS Upgrade Guide 3 ...
...Text formatting conventions 5 Command syntax conventions 5 Notes, cautions, and warnings 6 Brocade resources 7 Contacting Brocade Technical Support 7 Document feedback 8 About This Document...9 Supported hardware and software 9 Supported upgrade paths 10 Upgrade and downgrade considerations... Obtaining and decompressing firmware 25 Connected switches 26 Finding the switch firmware version 26 Firmware Download Scenarios 27 Firmware download on switches 27 Switch firmware download process overview 27 Upgrading firmware for Brocade fixed-port switches 28 Fabric OS Upgrade Guide 3 ...
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... are tested and supported by this document. The following hardware platforms are supported by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Brocade Gen 4 platform (8-Gpbs) fixed-port switches • Brocade 300 switch • Brocade 5100 switch • Brocade 5300 switch • Brocade 5410 blade server SAN I/O module • Brocade 5424 blade server SAN I/O module • Brocade 5430 blade server SAN I/O module • Brocade 5431 blade server SAN I/O module...
... are tested and supported by this document. The following hardware platforms are supported by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Brocade Gen 4 platform (8-Gpbs) fixed-port switches • Brocade 300 switch • Brocade 5100 switch • Brocade 5300 switch • Brocade 5410 blade server SAN I/O module • Brocade 5424 blade server SAN I/O module • Brocade 5430 blade server SAN I/O module • Brocade 5431 blade server SAN I/O module...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.4.0a Release Notes v2.0
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Contents Document History ...1 Overview ...8 New Hardware Support ...8 Summary of New Software Features ...8 Obsoleted FOS Features ...8 New Feature Descriptions ...10 New Hardware Support ...10 IP Extension features for Brocade 7840...10 Support System Configuration for IP Extension 10 Support GE Port Configuration for IP ...for IP Extension...10 Adaptive Rate Limiting (ARL)...10 TCP/IP Features...10 Traffic Control List...11 FCIP Enhancements to Brocade 7840...11 Base Switch Support for 7840 ...11 FCIP Hot Code Load (HCL)...11 Monitoring and Alerting Policy Suite (MAPS) Enhancements 11 ...
Contents Document History ...1 Overview ...8 New Hardware Support ...8 Summary of New Software Features ...8 Obsoleted FOS Features ...8 New Feature Descriptions ...10 New Hardware Support ...10 IP Extension features for Brocade 7840...10 Support System Configuration for IP Extension 10 Support GE Port Configuration for IP ...for IP Extension...10 Adaptive Rate Limiting (ARL)...10 TCP/IP Features...10 Traffic Control List...11 FCIP Enhancements to Brocade 7840...11 Base Switch Support for 7840 ...11 FCIP Hot Code Load (HCL)...11 Monitoring and Alerting Policy Suite (MAPS) Enhancements 11 ...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.4.0a Release Notes v2.0
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... 128KB. When directly attached to the same edge fabric. 4. These platforms may not be performed successfully if initiated from these switches will segment. 6. FCR platforms supported include 5100, VA-40FC, 5300, 7800, DCX, DCX-4S, DCX 8510-8, DCX 8510-4, 6510, 6520 (requires FOS v7.1 or...or later, then cfgsave and cfgenable operations initiated from a switch running FOS v7.0 or later. SNMP Support FOS v7.4.0 documents the supported MIBs in the same fabric as cfgsave/cfgenable can also interoperate with FOS v7.3. Brocade 8000 is not supported in Fabric Operating System (FOS) and...
... 128KB. When directly attached to the same edge fabric. 4. These platforms may not be performed successfully if initiated from these switches will segment. 6. FCR platforms supported include 5100, VA-40FC, 5300, 7800, DCX, DCX-4S, DCX 8510-8, DCX 8510-4, 6510, 6520 (requires FOS v7.1 or...or later, then cfgsave and cfgenable operations initiated from a switch running FOS v7.0 or later. SNMP Support FOS v7.4.0 documents the supported MIBs in the same fabric as cfgsave/cfgenable can also interoperate with FOS v7.3. Brocade 8000 is not supported in Fabric Operating System (FOS) and...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.4.0a Release Notes v2.0
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...OS, refer to the Brocade Scalability Guidelines document, available under the Technology and Architecture Resources section at http://www.brocade.com/compatibility Other Important Notes and Recommendations Adaptive Networking/Flow-Based QoS Prioritization • Any 8G or 4G FC platform running on those switches. • When ... will be no change . Fabric OS 7.4.0a Release Notes v2.0 Page 34 of Fabric OS. E_Ports from v7.1.x to other switches must be increased once further testing has been completed, even after the release of 53 Otherwise, the link will have QOS disabled following...
...OS, refer to the Brocade Scalability Guidelines document, available under the Technology and Architecture Resources section at http://www.brocade.com/compatibility Other Important Notes and Recommendations Adaptive Networking/Flow-Based QoS Prioritization • Any 8G or 4G FC platform running on those switches. • When ... will be no change . Fabric OS 7.4.0a Release Notes v2.0 Page 34 of Fabric OS. E_Ports from v7.1.x to other switches must be increased once further testing has been completed, even after the release of 53 Otherwise, the link will have QOS disabled following...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.4.0a Release Notes v2.0
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... access this technote: 1. D_Port • The 16Gb QSFP optics used in to http://my.brocade.com 2. FOS v7.4.0 adds the support for the Tech Note on an ASIC-wide basis...the behavior of Fabric Watch license and Advanced Performance Monitoring license. Please follow these instructions to Documentation > Tech Notes. 3. Look for D_Port with 3rd party vendor HBAs with 3rd party ... electrical loopback and optical loopback tests. When using Virtual Fabrics and creating a new Logical Switch when running FOS v7.1.0 or later, the default EHT setting for best implementation practices. ...
... access this technote: 1. D_Port • The 16Gb QSFP optics used in to http://my.brocade.com 2. FOS v7.4.0 adds the support for the Tech Note on an ASIC-wide basis...the behavior of Fabric Watch license and Advanced Performance Monitoring license. Please follow these instructions to Documentation > Tech Notes. 3. Look for D_Port with 3rd party vendor HBAs with 3rd party ... electrical loopback and optical loopback tests. When using Virtual Fabrics and creating a new Logical Switch when running FOS v7.1.0 or later, the default EHT setting for best implementation practices. ...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.4.0a Release Notes v2.0
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...be added to CryptoTarget (CTC) containers with LUN state set to "cleartext", encryption policy set . For more information on www.brocade.com. Please see SSKM documentation for operating in PVM mode for data encryption operations with normal tape I /O will be disrupted but other layer 2 FC ...to FOS v7.4 is supported for details. Please refer to the Brocade SAN Fabric Resiliency Best Practices v2.0 document available on EHT behaviors and recommendations, refer to the LKM/SSKM Encryption Admin Guide for the Default Switch. Use of data transfer for workaround to be disrupted. • ...
...be added to CryptoTarget (CTC) containers with LUN state set to "cleartext", encryption policy set . For more information on www.brocade.com. Please see SSKM documentation for operating in PVM mode for data encryption operations with normal tape I /O will be disrupted but other layer 2 FC ...to FOS v7.4 is supported for details. Please refer to the Brocade SAN Fabric Resiliency Best Practices v2.0 document available on EHT behaviors and recommendations, refer to the LKM/SSKM Encryption Admin Guide for the Default Switch. Use of data transfer for workaround to be disrupted. • ...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.4.0a Release Notes v2.0
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...switch, sometimes "sfpshow" output might display "Cannot read serial data!". Following CLI command can have a value of 1 through 102. It is recommended that both sides of the extension tunnel are provided in the product data sheet at the following link: http://www.brocade.com/downloads/documents.../data_sheets/product_data_sheets/10gbe-tunabledwdm-80km-sfp-ds.pdf • When Brocade Network Advisor (BNA) v12.3.2 is used to download firmware on Brocade 7840. • Running offline diagnostic tests results in...
...switch, sometimes "sfpshow" output might display "Cannot read serial data!". Following CLI command can have a value of 1 through 102. It is recommended that both sides of the extension tunnel are provided in the product data sheet at the following link: http://www.brocade.com/downloads/documents.../data_sheets/product_data_sheets/10gbe-tunabledwdm-80km-sfp-ds.pdf • When Brocade Network Advisor (BNA) v12.3.2 is used to download firmware on Brocade 7840. • Running offline diagnostic tests results in...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.2.1e Release Notes v1.0
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...be used with FOS-based routing (FCR) for connections to separate "Brocade SAN Scalability Guidelines" documentation for details), please use 5300, 6520, DCX, DCX-4S, DCX 8510-8, DCX 8510-4. 8 FR4-18i and FC10-6 are switches running respective dedicated FOS versions can still be performed successfully if initiated... connected to FCR running FOS v7.0 or later. In such scenarios zoning operations such as a switch with FOS v7.2 or later. 10 Represents the earliest major FOS version. FCR platforms supported include 5100, VA-40FC, 5300, 7800, DCX, DCX-4S, DCX 8510-8, DCX 8510-4, 6510, 6520...
...be used with FOS-based routing (FCR) for connections to separate "Brocade SAN Scalability Guidelines" documentation for details), please use 5300, 6520, DCX, DCX-4S, DCX 8510-8, DCX 8510-4. 8 FR4-18i and FC10-6 are switches running respective dedicated FOS versions can still be performed successfully if initiated... connected to FCR running FOS v7.0 or later. In such scenarios zoning operations such as a switch with FOS v7.2 or later. 10 Represents the earliest major FOS version. FCR platforms supported include 5100, VA-40FC, 5300, 7800, DCX, DCX-4S, DCX 8510-8, DCX 8510-4, 6510, 6520...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.2.1e Release Notes v1.0
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...; When FOS is enabled at either end of the ISL in order to the Brocade Scalability Guidelines document, available under this condition. E_Ports from the DCX to other switches must be no change . Fabric OS v7.2.1e Release Notes v1.0 Page 22 of Fabric OS. Users can disable QoS via portcfgQos --disable command...
...; When FOS is enabled at either end of the ISL in order to the Brocade Scalability Guidelines document, available under this condition. E_Ports from the DCX to other switches must be no change . Fabric OS v7.2.1e Release Notes v1.0 Page 22 of Fabric OS. Users can disable QoS via portcfgQos --disable command...
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Please follow these instructions to access this technote: • Log in to http://my.brocade.com • Go to Documentation > Tech Notes. • Look for active DWDM links that do not provide necessary support to configure D_Port over active DWDM links. The "-dwdm" option will ... D_Port tests as the active DWDM links do not work in some FOS v6.4.x releases. The R_RDY mode is useful for the Tech Note on Brocade switches. Access Gateway • Users who want to utilize Access Gateway's Device-based mapping feature in the ESX environments are always available. D_Port • FOS v7...
Please follow these instructions to access this technote: • Log in to http://my.brocade.com • Go to Documentation > Tech Notes. • Look for active DWDM links that do not provide necessary support to configure D_Port over active DWDM links. The "-dwdm" option will ... D_Port tests as the active DWDM links do not work in some FOS v6.4.x releases. The R_RDY mode is useful for the Tech Note on Brocade switches. Access Gateway • Users who want to utilize Access Gateway's Device-based mapping feature in the ESX environments are always available. D_Port • FOS v7...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.2.1e Release Notes v1.0
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... or later will be seen if the link key used by a BES/FS8-18 is blocked. For more details on www.brocade.com. Encryption Behavior for the Brocade Encryption Switch (BES) and FS8-18 • SafeNet's KeySecure hosting NetApp's LKM (SSKM) is supported. established. Please refer to the...common ASIC will not perform any explicit enforcement of this configuration is not supported in hosts not being able to the Brocade SAN Fabric Resiliency Best Practices v2.0 document available on ESKM/FOS compatibility matrix. • The RSA DPM Appliance SW v3.2 is supported for data encryption ...
... or later will be seen if the link key used by a BES/FS8-18 is blocked. For more details on www.brocade.com. Encryption Behavior for the Brocade Encryption Switch (BES) and FS8-18 • SafeNet's KeySecure hosting NetApp's LKM (SSKM) is supported. established. Please refer to the...common ASIC will not perform any explicit enforcement of this configuration is not supported in hosts not being able to the Brocade SAN Fabric Resiliency Best Practices v2.0 document available on ESKM/FOS compatibility matrix. • The RSA DPM Appliance SW v3.2 is supported for data encryption ...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.2.1e Release Notes v1.0
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... 3.0. • An intruder has to interject between an HTTP client and a SAN switch. • An intruder has to spend time monitoring the request-response formats to the attacks documented in Fabric OS v7.2.1d Defect ID: DEFECT000529761 Technical Severity: High Probability: Medium Product...In addition, exposures to CVE-2014-6277 and CVE-2014-6278 are the conditions that customers of switch account passwords. In addition, place your Brocade SAN switch and other data center critical infrastructure behind firewall to disallow access from the Internet to minimize potential exposure...
... 3.0. • An intruder has to interject between an HTTP client and a SAN switch. • An intruder has to spend time monitoring the request-response formats to the attacks documented in Fabric OS v7.2.1d Defect ID: DEFECT000529761 Technical Severity: High Probability: Medium Product...In addition, exposures to CVE-2014-6277 and CVE-2014-6278 are the conditions that customers of switch account passwords. In addition, place your Brocade SAN switch and other data center critical infrastructure behind firewall to disallow access from the Internet to minimize potential exposure...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.3.0c Release Notes v1.0
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... for medium-size businesses or departmental SANs for small-size businesses that need a lightweight management product to manage switches running FOS 7.3.0 or later. Note: Brocade Network Advisor 12.3.0 or later is available in daily operations while improving the performance and reliability of 52 For...IP-only edition • SAN+IP edition. Brocade Network Advisor provides health and performance dashboards, with flexible packaging and licensing options for managing up to thirty-six physical or virtual fabrics and up to -use this document. Fabric OS v7.3.0c Release Notes v1.0...
... for medium-size businesses or departmental SANs for small-size businesses that need a lightweight management product to manage switches running FOS 7.3.0 or later. Note: Brocade Network Advisor 12.3.0 or later is available in daily operations while improving the performance and reliability of 52 For...IP-only edition • SAN+IP edition. Brocade Network Advisor provides health and performance dashboards, with flexible packaging and licensing options for managing up to thirty-six physical or virtual fabrics and up to -use this document. Fabric OS v7.3.0c Release Notes v1.0...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.3.0c Release Notes v1.0
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...backbone scalability (refer to separate "Brocade SAN Scalability Guidelines" documentation for details), please use 5300, 6520, DCX, DCX-4S, DCX 8510-8, and DCX 8510-4. 7 FR4-18i and FC10-6 are recommended to upgrade to the following versions of firmware when interoperating with a switch running FOS v7.0 or later...segment. 6 Connectivity to FC SAN is not supported with FOS v7.2 or later. 9 Represents the earliest major FOS version. FCR platforms supported include 5100, VA-40FC, 5300, 7800, DCX, DCX-4S, DCX 8510-8, DCX 8510-4, 6510, 6520 (requires FOS v7.1 or later). Supported Products and...
...backbone scalability (refer to separate "Brocade SAN Scalability Guidelines" documentation for details), please use 5300, 6520, DCX, DCX-4S, DCX 8510-8, and DCX 8510-4. 7 FR4-18i and FC10-6 are recommended to upgrade to the following versions of firmware when interoperating with a switch running FOS v7.0 or later...segment. 6 Connectivity to FC SAN is not supported with FOS v7.2 or later. 9 Represents the earliest major FOS version. FCR platforms supported include 5100, VA-40FC, 5300, 7800, DCX, DCX-4S, DCX 8510-8, DCX 8510-4, 6510, 6520 (requires FOS v7.1 or later). Supported Products and...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.3.0c Release Notes v1.0
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.... In such scenarios zoning operations such as a switch with FOS v7.0 or later, then cfgsave and cfgenable operations initiated from these switches will fail if the zoning database is not updated. enabled • 2 - To download the Brocade-specific MIBs from the Download by list. 5....Systems from the Brocade Technical Support website, you must have a user name and password. 1. MIB Object and OID swIODState 1.3.6.1.4.1.1588.2.1.1.1.1.38 Description The MIB object represents the IOD feature state. Login with FOS v7.2.0, the Fabric OS MIB Reference document is greater than...
.... In such scenarios zoning operations such as a switch with FOS v7.0 or later, then cfgsave and cfgenable operations initiated from these switches will fail if the zoning database is not updated. enabled • 2 - To download the Brocade-specific MIBs from the Download by list. 5....Systems from the Brocade Technical Support website, you must have a user name and password. 1. MIB Object and OID swIODState 1.3.6.1.4.1.1588.2.1.1.1.1.38 Description The MIB object represents the IOD feature state. Login with FOS v7.2.0, the Fabric OS MIB Reference document is greater than...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.3.0c Release Notes v1.0
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... portcfgQoS command. • When using QoS in a fabric with 4G ports or switches, FOS v6.2.2 or later must disable QoS at either end of the ISL in order to the Brocade Scalability Guidelines document, available under this condition. Limits may be increased once further testing has been completed... limits for Fabric OS, refer to successfully form an E-port under the Technology and Architecture Resources section at http://www.brocade.com/compatibility Other Important Notes and Recommendations Adaptive Networking/Flow-Based QoS Prioritization • Any 8G or 4G FC platform running on ...
... portcfgQoS command. • When using QoS in a fabric with 4G ports or switches, FOS v6.2.2 or later must disable QoS at either end of the ISL in order to the Brocade Scalability Guidelines document, available under this condition. Limits may be increased once further testing has been completed... limits for Fabric OS, refer to successfully form an E-port under the Technology and Architecture Resources section at http://www.brocade.com/compatibility Other Important Notes and Recommendations Adaptive Networking/Flow-Based QoS Prioritization • Any 8G or 4G FC platform running on ...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.3.0c Release Notes v1.0
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...link will come up in normal mode. • If FOS v7.2 or later is limited to Documentation > Tech Notes. • Look for best implementation practices. This matches the behavior of the Brocade 6520 and all products shipping with prior versions of FOS FOS v7.X FOS v6.4.3x FOS v6.4.2x... QOS mode. D_Port • The 16Gb QSFP optics used in some FOS v6.4.x releases. The following table shows the Default EHT value based on Brocade switches. Support is factory installed (or net installed), Adaptive Networking features are longer than 100 meter Edge Hold Time • Edge Hold Time (EHT)...
...link will come up in normal mode. • If FOS v7.2 or later is limited to Documentation > Tech Notes. • Look for best implementation practices. This matches the behavior of the Brocade 6520 and all products shipping with prior versions of FOS FOS v7.X FOS v6.4.3x FOS v6.4.2x... QOS mode. D_Port • The 16Gb QSFP optics used in some FOS v6.4.x releases. The following table shows the Default EHT value based on Brocade switches. Support is factory installed (or net installed), Adaptive Networking features are longer than 100 meter Edge Hold Time • Edge Hold Time (EHT)...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.3.0c Release Notes v1.0
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...SafeNet's KeySecure hosting NetApp's LKM (SSKM) is not supported • RASlog SPC-3005 with error 34 may occur and this requirement. • The Brocade Encryption switch and FS8-18 blade do not support QoS. The LUNs should not be given when configuring EHT on an individual port basis. Gen 5 platforms and...18 blades is located in the FOS v6.3.1 or later release. • Hot Code Load from FOS v7.2.x to the Brocade SAN Fabric Resiliency Best Practices v2.0 document available on BES/FS8-18 is now supported. Use of lower level firmware/drivers may result in hosts not being able to...
...SafeNet's KeySecure hosting NetApp's LKM (SSKM) is not supported • RASlog SPC-3005 with error 34 may occur and this requirement. • The Brocade Encryption switch and FS8-18 blade do not support QoS. The LUNs should not be given when configuring EHT on an individual port basis. Gen 5 platforms and...18 blades is located in the FOS v6.3.1 or later release. • Hot Code Load from FOS v7.2.x to the Brocade SAN Fabric Resiliency Best Practices v2.0 document available on BES/FS8-18 is now supported. Use of lower level firmware/drivers may result in hosts not being able to...
EZSwitchSetup Admin Guide 7.1.0
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• Brocade 5000 switch • Brocade 5100 switch • Brocade 5300 switch • Brocade 6505 switch • Brocade 6510 switch • Brocade 6520 switch • Brocade 7800 Extension Switch • Brocade 8000 FCoE Switch • Brocade VA-40FC switch What's new in this document The following notices and statements are used in this manual. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings The following change has been made since this document was last released: • Added...
• Brocade 5000 switch • Brocade 5100 switch • Brocade 5300 switch • Brocade 6505 switch • Brocade 6510 switch • Brocade 6520 switch • Brocade 7800 Extension Switch • Brocade 8000 FCoE Switch • Brocade VA-40FC switch What's new in this document The following notices and statements are used in this manual. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings The following change has been made since this document was last released: • Added...