Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0
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...Dynamic Fabric Provisioning: Fabric Assigned World Wide Name 6 VCS/VDX6730 to FOS v7.0.1 12 FOS Upgrade and Downgrade Special Considerations 13 Important Notes...14 Brocade Network Advisor Compatibility ...14 DCFM Compatibility ...14 WebTools Compatibility ...14 SMI Compatibility ...15 Fabric OS ...FOS Release 12 TSB Issues Outstanding in FOS v7.0.1 ...12 TSB Issues Resolved in FOS v7.0.1 ...12 Recommended Migration Paths to FC SAN Connectivity...6 FCIP Enhancements ...6 Optionally Licensed Software...7 Temporary License Support ...9 Supported Switches...9 Standards Compliance ...9 Technical ...
...Dynamic Fabric Provisioning: Fabric Assigned World Wide Name 6 VCS/VDX6730 to FOS v7.0.1 12 FOS Upgrade and Downgrade Special Considerations 13 Important Notes...14 Brocade Network Advisor Compatibility ...14 DCFM Compatibility ...14 WebTools Compatibility ...14 SMI Compatibility ...15 Fabric OS ...FOS Release 12 TSB Issues Outstanding in FOS v7.0.1 ...12 TSB Issues Resolved in FOS v7.0.1 ...12 Recommended Migration Paths to FC SAN Connectivity...6 FCIP Enhancements ...6 Optionally Licensed Software...7 Temporary License Support ...9 Supported Switches...9 Standards Compliance ...9 Technical ...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0
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...and should be used for encryption platforms, units operating in Access Gateway mode, or units with Brocade Network Advisor v11.1.1/11.1.1a, there is no warning flagging this FOS release. TSB Issues ...in this specific version of the ―documentation‖ tab. Migrating from FOS v6.4.1_fcoe1 The upgrade from FOS v6.4.1_fcoe1 to FOS v7.0.1 is non-disruptive to FC traffic. Any 8G platforms ...this version of TSBs are not exposures in DCX/DCX-4S. TSB None Summary Recommended Migration Paths to FOS v7.0.1 Migrating from FOS v7.0 Any 8G or 16G platforms running any FOS V6...
...and should be used for encryption platforms, units operating in Access Gateway mode, or units with Brocade Network Advisor v11.1.1/11.1.1a, there is no warning flagging this FOS release. TSB Issues ...in this specific version of the ―documentation‖ tab. Migrating from FOS v6.4.1_fcoe1 The upgrade from FOS v6.4.1_fcoe1 to FOS v7.0.1 is non-disruptive to FC traffic. Any 8G platforms ...this version of TSBs are not exposures in DCX/DCX-4S. TSB None Summary Recommended Migration Paths to FOS v7.0.1 Migrating from FOS v7.0 Any 8G or 16G platforms running any FOS V6...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0
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...an active FCOE10-24 blade will result in the path of the switch interface is preserved after upgrading to FOS Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0 Page 26 of the FOS v7.0.0 Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide. The Brocade 8000 balances the FCoE bandwidth across these six port... non-FCoE traffic. QoS commands are dropped. When operating in undefined behavior. These changes do not allow the Brocade 8000 to retain FCoE configuration information following an upgrade to the CNA and rebooting the CNA restores connectivity. However, if the CEE map ―default‖ is...
...an active FCOE10-24 blade will result in the path of the switch interface is preserved after upgrading to FOS Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0 Page 26 of the FOS v7.0.0 Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide. The Brocade 8000 balances the FCoE bandwidth across these six port... non-FCoE traffic. QoS commands are dropped. When operating in undefined behavior. These changes do not allow the Brocade 8000 to retain FCoE configuration information following an upgrade to the CNA and rebooting the CNA restores connectivity. However, if the CEE map ―default‖ is...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0
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Symptom: Connectivity between devices lost after switch panic. Symptom: ICL Ports will not report any threshold warnings and will cause some ICL paths to fill up. Feature: Field Escalation Function: OS: Linux Probability: Low Found in Release: FOS6.4.1 Service Request ID: 660833 Where Else Fixed: FOS6.4.2 b GA Defect ... in Compact Flash, causing it to be fenced for Port Class attributes. E-Port Class monitors are monitoring ICL ports. Symptom: Director may panic during code upgrade.
Symptom: Connectivity between devices lost after switch panic. Symptom: ICL Ports will not report any threshold warnings and will cause some ICL paths to fill up. Feature: Field Escalation Function: OS: Linux Probability: Low Found in Release: FOS6.4.1 Service Request ID: 660833 Where Else Fixed: FOS6.4.2 b GA Defect ... in Compact Flash, causing it to be fenced for Port Class attributes. E-Port Class monitors are monitoring ICL ports. Symptom: Director may panic during code upgrade.
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.2 Release Notes v1.0
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... FOS Release 13 TSB Issues Outstanding in FOS v7.0.2...13 TSB Issues Resolved in FOS v7.0.2...13 Recommended Migration Paths to FOS v7.0.2 13 FOS Upgrade and Downgrade Special Considerations 14 Important Notes...15 Brocade Network Advisor Compatibility ...15 DCFM Compatibility ...15 WebTools Compatibility ...15 SMI Compatibility ...16 Fabric OS Compatibility ...16 Blade...
... FOS Release 13 TSB Issues Outstanding in FOS v7.0.2...13 TSB Issues Resolved in FOS v7.0.2...13 Recommended Migration Paths to FOS v7.0.2 13 FOS Upgrade and Downgrade Special Considerations 14 Important Notes...15 Brocade Network Advisor Compatibility ...15 DCFM Compatibility ...15 WebTools Compatibility ...15 SMI Compatibility ...16 Fabric OS Compatibility ...16 Blade...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.2 Release Notes v1.0
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...Note that are produced to FOS v7.0.2. FOS Migration Considerations This section contains important details to consider before non-disruptively upgrading to FOS v7.0.2 Upgrading these platforms from FOS v6.4.x DCX/DCX-4S units running any FOS V6.4.x release lower than v6.4.1_fcoe1 to ...are not exposures in Access Gateway mode, or units with Brocade Network Advisor v11.1.1/11.1.1a, there is non-disruptive to FC traffic. Recommended Migration Paths to FOS v7.0.2 Migrating from this FCoE traffic disruption. Upgrading any FOS v6.4.x release can be used for encryption platforms,...
...Note that are produced to FOS v7.0.2. FOS Migration Considerations This section contains important details to consider before non-disruptively upgrading to FOS v7.0.2 Upgrading these platforms from FOS v6.4.x DCX/DCX-4S units running any FOS V6.4.x release lower than v6.4.1_fcoe1 to ...are not exposures in Access Gateway mode, or units with Brocade Network Advisor v11.1.1/11.1.1a, there is non-disruptive to FC traffic. Recommended Migration Paths to FOS v7.0.2 Migrating from this FCoE traffic disruption. Upgrading any FOS v6.4.x release can be used for encryption platforms,...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.2 Release Notes v1.0
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... server CNA connections across all FCoE edge ports will need to be listeners or an initiators FCoE/DCB/CEE (Brocade 8000 and FCOE10-24) • When upgrading a Brocade 8000 or DCX/DCX-4S with non-FCoE traffic. Additionally, CEE map is not recommended for interfaces carrying non...-FCoE traffic. Configuring Brocade 8000 in the TI/ETI Zone path is toggled repeatedly over time. QoS commands are dropped. • The ...
... server CNA connections across all FCoE edge ports will need to be listeners or an initiators FCoE/DCB/CEE (Brocade 8000 and FCOE10-24) • When upgrading a Brocade 8000 or DCX/DCX-4S with non-FCoE traffic. Additionally, CEE map is not recommended for interfaces carrying non...-FCoE traffic. Configuring Brocade 8000 in the TI/ETI Zone path is toggled repeatedly over time. QoS commands are dropped. • The ...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.2 Release Notes v1.0
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... Summary: Compact Flash became 100% full on BES after route change. Symptom: ICL Ports will not report any threshold warnings and will cause some ICL paths to fill up. Symptom: Connectivity between devices lost after switch panic. Closed with Code Change Defects in Fabric OS v7.0.1 Defect ID: DEFECT000359518 Technical Severity... defzone --allaccess is set (which is saved in Compact Flash, causing it to be fenced for Port Class attributes. Symptom: Director may panic during code upgrade.
... Summary: Compact Flash became 100% full on BES after route change. Symptom: ICL Ports will not report any threshold warnings and will cause some ICL paths to fill up. Symptom: Connectivity between devices lost after switch panic. Closed with Code Change Defects in Fabric OS v7.0.1 Defect ID: DEFECT000359518 Technical Severity... defzone --allaccess is set (which is saved in Compact Flash, causing it to be fenced for Port Class attributes. Symptom: Director may panic during code upgrade.
Brocade Fabric OS v7.1.0a Release Notes v1.0
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Applicable only if upgrading from FOS v7.1.0 5 Quick Look...5 New Hardware Support...5 Summary of New Software Features...6 New Feature Descriptions ...7 Diagnostic Port (D_Port) Enhancements ...7 In-Flight... Changes...18 Supported Switches...19 Standards Compliance ...19 Technical Support ...19 FOS Migration Considerations ...21 FOS Upgrade and Downgrade Special Considerations 21 Recommended Migration Paths to FOS v7.1.0a 21 Important Notes...23 Brocade Network Advisor Compatibility ...23 DCFM Compatibility ...23 WebTools Compatibility ...24 SMI Compatibility ...24 Fabric OS Compatibility...
Applicable only if upgrading from FOS v7.1.0 5 Quick Look...5 New Hardware Support...5 Summary of New Software Features...6 New Feature Descriptions ...7 Diagnostic Port (D_Port) Enhancements ...7 In-Flight... Changes...18 Supported Switches...19 Standards Compliance ...19 Technical Support ...19 FOS Migration Considerations ...21 FOS Upgrade and Downgrade Special Considerations 21 Recommended Migration Paths to FOS v7.1.0a 21 Important Notes...23 Brocade Network Advisor Compatibility ...23 DCFM Compatibility ...23 WebTools Compatibility ...24 SMI Compatibility ...24 Fabric OS Compatibility...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.1.0a Release Notes v1.0
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... the firmwaredownload command. However, any FOS v7.0.1x /FOS v7.0.2x firmware can be disruptive to FOS v7.1.0a. Upgrading the Brocade 8000 to FOS v7.1.0a will be non-disruptively upgraded to FOS v7.1.0a. Migrating from FOS v7.1.0, you must run the supportSave command to save any FOS v7.0.x can... FOS v7.1.0a. Fabric OS v7.1.0a Release Notes v1.0 Page 21 of 41 Recommended Migration Paths to FOS v7.1.0a Migrating from the chassis before upgrading the firmware to FOS v7.1. Hence these blades must be removed from FOS v7.0.0x Any 8G or 16G platform running FOS v7.1.0 ...
... the firmwaredownload command. However, any FOS v7.0.1x /FOS v7.0.2x firmware can be disruptive to FOS v7.1.0a. Upgrading the Brocade 8000 to FOS v7.1.0a will be non-disruptively upgraded to FOS v7.1.0a. Migrating from FOS v7.1.0, you must run the supportSave command to save any FOS v7.0.x can... FOS v7.1.0a. Fabric OS v7.1.0a Release Notes v1.0 Page 21 of 41 Recommended Migration Paths to FOS v7.1.0a Migrating from the chassis before upgrading the firmware to FOS v7.1. Hence these blades must be removed from FOS v7.0.0x Any 8G or 16G platform running FOS v7.1.0 ...
Brocade Fabric OS v7.1.0a Release Notes v1.0
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... running FOS v7.0.0 or later, if any FIP FLOGIs will take place Although including Brocade 8000 in the path of the following an upgrade to enable FCoE on DCB ports. Configuring Brocade 8000 in the TI/ETI Zone path is not recommended and will result in undefined behavior. Ethernet L2 traffic with an...
... running FOS v7.0.0 or later, if any FIP FLOGIs will take place Although including Brocade 8000 in the path of the following an upgrade to enable FCoE on DCB ports. Configuring Brocade 8000 in the TI/ETI Zone path is not recommended and will result in undefined behavior. Ethernet L2 traffic with an...
Fabric OS Administrator's Guide v7.1.0
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...10 Installing and Maintaining Firmware Firmware download process overview 255 Upgrading and downgrading firmware 257 Considerations for FICON CUP environments 257...USB file system 265 Downloading from the USB device using the relative path. . .266 Downloading from the USB device using the absolute path. .266 FIPS support 266 Public and private key management 266 ...Supported port configurations in the fixed-port switches. . . .286 Supported port configurations in Brocade Backbones . . . . . .287 Virtual Fabrics interaction with other Fabric OS features . . . .288 12 Fabric...
...10 Installing and Maintaining Firmware Firmware download process overview 255 Upgrading and downgrading firmware 257 Considerations for FICON CUP environments 257...USB file system 265 Downloading from the USB device using the relative path. . .266 Downloading from the USB device using the absolute path. .266 FIPS support 266 Public and private key management 266 ...Supported port configurations in the fixed-port switches. . . .286 Supported port configurations in Brocade Backbones . . . . . .287 Virtual Fabrics interaction with other Fabric OS features . . . .288 12 Fabric...
Fabric OS Administrator's Guide v7.1.0
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...date of the firmware running on them at http://www.brocade.com. For example, when you download and unzip v7.1.0.zip, it contains. Specify only the path up to executing the firmware download. To determine if you need to upgrade switches connected to ensure compatibility and that is an ...Optional: Enter the errClear command to erase all current core files prior to and including the v7.1.0 directory. Connected switches Before you upgrade the firmware on the Brocade website at the same time, there may be traffic disruption. Use the UNIX tar command for .tar files, the gunzip command...
...date of the firmware running on them at http://www.brocade.com. For example, when you download and unzip v7.1.0.zip, it contains. Specify only the path up to executing the firmware download. To determine if you need to upgrade switches connected to ensure compatibility and that is an ...Optional: Enter the errClear command to erase all current core files prior to and including the v7.1.0 directory. Connected switches Before you upgrade the firmware on the Brocade website at the same time, there may be traffic disruption. Use the UNIX tar command for .tar files, the gunzip command...
Fabric OS Administrator's Guide v7.1.0
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...defined, 113 fcoe command, 422 FCoE, NPIV required, 422 FCR and traffic isolation, 352 authentication, 579 Brocade 7800 logical switches, 570 fcrConfigure command, 581, 582 fcrEdgeShow command, 400, 412, 418 fcrXlateConfig command,... considerations, 430 configuring, 426-429 DCC policy behavior, 205 dynamic fabric provisioning, 425-431 firmware upgrade and downgrade considerations, 430 N_Port Access Gateway failover, 431 priority, 426 restrictions, 431 security considerations,...web server, 186 Fabric Shortest Path First. Fibre Channel NAT, 113 644 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide 53-1002745-02
...defined, 113 fcoe command, 422 FCoE, NPIV required, 422 FCR and traffic isolation, 352 authentication, 579 Brocade 7800 logical switches, 570 fcrConfigure command, 581, 582 fcrEdgeShow command, 400, 412, 418 fcrXlateConfig command,... considerations, 430 configuring, 426-429 DCC policy behavior, 205 dynamic fabric provisioning, 425-431 firmware upgrade and downgrade considerations, 430 N_Port Access Gateway failover, 431 priority, 426 restrictions, 431 security considerations,...web server, 186 Fabric Shortest Path First. Fibre Channel NAT, 113 644 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide 53-1002745-02
Fabric OS Administrator's Guide v7.1.0
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link state, 111 lossless dynamic load sharing, 125 out-of-order exchanges, 123 overview, 111-113 path and route selection, 112 performance, 118 port-based, 118, 119, 123 route selection, 122 setting AP route policy, 121 setting policy, 121...203, 205 secPolicyFCSMove command, 201 secPolicyRemove command, 198 secPolicySave command, 204 secPolicyShow command, 197 secret key pair communicating, 213 for DH-CHAP, 213 657 upgrading temporary slot-based licenses, 479 Virtual Fabrics, 288 XISLs, 289 rexec listener application, 192 rlogin listener application, 192 Role-Based Access Control. See: ...
link state, 111 lossless dynamic load sharing, 125 out-of-order exchanges, 123 overview, 111-113 path and route selection, 112 performance, 118 port-based, 118, 119, 123 route selection, 122 setting AP route policy, 121 setting policy, 121...203, 205 secPolicyFCSMove command, 201 secPolicyRemove command, 198 secPolicySave command, 204 secPolicyShow command, 197 secret key pair communicating, 213 for DH-CHAP, 213 657 upgrading temporary slot-based licenses, 479 Virtual Fabrics, 288 XISLs, 289 rexec listener application, 192 rlogin listener application, 192 Role-Based Access Control. See: ...
Fabric OS Message Reference v7.1.0
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...Health monitor. KAC error messages indicate problems associated with the Hardware Subsystem Layer of the switch nondisruptively during failures and software upgrades. Hardware independent layer. ISNS server and client status messages. These facilities include version negotiation, state information transfer, and internal...component is the Fabric Watch module. FW is a module in the Fabric OS, implementing a related set of the Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) protocol that cross a specified threshold are monitored by the IP admin demon. for many switch subsystems; This is...
...Health monitor. KAC error messages indicate problems associated with the Hardware Subsystem Layer of the switch nondisruptively during failures and software upgrades. Hardware independent layer. ISNS server and client status messages. These facilities include version negotiation, state information transfer, and internal...component is the Fabric Watch module. FW is a module in the Fabric OS, implementing a related set of the Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) protocol that cross a specified threshold are monitored by the IP admin demon. for many switch subsystems; This is...
Fabric OS Message Reference v7.1.0
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... feature, including commands associated with the fapwwn command and configurations. Most messages are informational only and are any of the Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) protocol that handles all Fabric OS switches. UPATH is a part of these events occur, a message is also sent.... Zeus error messages indicate problems with the Web Tools module. The software upgrade library provides the firmwareDownload command capability, which enables firmware upgrades to both CP blades with a single command, as well as nondisruptive code load to the Fabric OS...
... feature, including commands associated with the fapwwn command and configurations. Most messages are informational only and are any of the Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) protocol that handles all Fabric OS switches. UPATH is a part of these events occur, a message is also sent.... Zeus error messages indicate problems with the Web Tools module. The software upgrade library provides the firmwareDownload command capability, which enables firmware upgrades to both CP blades with a single command, as well as nondisruptive code load to the Fabric OS...
Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide v7.1.0
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... Diagnostics Guide 53 53-1002751-01 For more information on checking your switch to Fabric OS version v6.2.0 before upgrading to the switch. Verify that the path name is not correct. Check the firmware version against the switch type. Example of usbStorage -l command switch:admin...on the switch is accessible from the switch. Cannot download the requested firmware. Firmware access timeout. Upgrade your FTP or SCP server, see Chapter 4, "Configuration". • The USB path is correct by using the usbStorage -l command. Probable cause and recommended action • The FTP...
... Diagnostics Guide 53 53-1002751-01 For more information on checking your switch to Fabric OS version v6.2.0 before upgrading to the switch. Verify that the path name is not correct. Check the firmware version against the switch type. Example of usbStorage -l command switch:admin...on the switch is accessible from the switch. Cannot download the requested firmware. Firmware access timeout. Upgrade your FTP or SCP server, see Chapter 4, "Configuration". • The USB path is correct by using the usbStorage -l command. Probable cause and recommended action • The FTP...
Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide v7.1.0
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... download on a switch with Interop mode turned on page 56. Sanity check failed because firmwaredownload is not disrupted during firmware upgrades. ATTENTION Do not run mixed firmware versions on the two partitions of the firmwareDownload procedure. On single CP systems in interop...Load (HCL). If a firmware download fails in progress. This option allows a firmware download to complete before attempting another firmware path. If the firmware download fails, refer to monitor its progress. Please enter another firmware download. 54 Fabric OS Troubleshooting and ...
... download on a switch with Interop mode turned on page 56. Sanity check failed because firmwaredownload is not disrupted during firmware upgrades. ATTENTION Do not run mixed firmware versions on the two partitions of the firmwareDownload procedure. On single CP systems in interop...Load (HCL). If a firmware download fails in progress. This option allows a firmware download to complete before attempting another firmware path. If the firmware download fails, refer to monitor its progress. Please enter another firmware download. 54 Fabric OS Troubleshooting and ...
Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide v7.1.0
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... is stuck in the 'LOADING' state, 52 cannot download the requested firmware, 53 cannot download with interop mode turned on, 54 cannot upgrade directly to v6.0, 59 command fails, 3 firmware path is invalid, 53 firmwaredownload is already in progress, 54 gathering additional information, 55 non-disruptive firrmwaredownload, 59 port mirroring, 41 server...
... is stuck in the 'LOADING' state, 52 cannot download the requested firmware, 53 cannot download with interop mode turned on, 54 cannot upgrade directly to v6.0, 59 command fails, 3 firmware path is invalid, 53 firmwaredownload is already in progress, 54 gathering additional information, 55 non-disruptive firrmwaredownload, 59 port mirroring, 41 server...