Brocade Fabric Operating System Firmware Release Notes
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Brocade Fabric Operating System Firmware Release Notes, 5.2.0a Firmware
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This document contains important information about the Brocade Fabric Operating Systems (Fabric OS) firmware for installation in Sun storage area networks (SANs). This Brocade Fabric OS 5.2.0a firmware revision can be used with the Brocade SilkWorm 3250, 3850, 3900, 4100, 4900, 7500, and 200E switches, and with the 24000 and 48000 directors. Read this document so that you are aware of issues or requirements that can affect the installation and operation of this product.
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This document contains the following sections:
Features in This Release
For a list of the new features introduced in this release, refer to the Brocade document Fabric OS v5.2.0a Release Notes v1.0, available with the Brocade Fabric Operating System 5.2.0a patch 124898-01. For more information see, To Download and Install the Patches.
Note - The Brocade Fabric OS v5.2.0a Release Notes are also available from Brocade online at http://www.brocadeconnect.com/index.jsp.
A login is required, but registration is free with a valid Brocade switch World Wide Name (WWN).
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Supported Software and Hardware
This section contains the following topics:
Supported Host Software
This section lists the latest supported host software.
Basic Operating System Requirements
Solaris
- Minimum: Solaris
8 Operating System (OS) 04/01 with the latest security patches
- Solaris 9 OS Update 1
- Solaris 10 for SPARC
- Solaris 10 for x64/x86
Linux
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 OS (IA32, AMD64)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 OS (IA32, AMD64)
- SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 OS (IA32, AMD64)
- SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 OS (IA32, AMD64)
Microsoft Windows
- Windows Server 2000 (IA32)
- Windows Server 2003 (IA32, AMD64)
SAN Foundation
- Sun StorEdge
SAN Foundation software, minimum 4.4.6 release
Brocade Management Software Requirements
Several options are available for managing the SilkWorm directors. The following is a list of the available options and any operating requirements:
- Advanced WebTool v.5.0.1 - requires Mozilla
1.6
- Java
Plug-in 1.4.2 (minimum version)
- Fabric Manager 5.0 (minimum version)
- Application programming interface (API)
- Telnet and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management access
Supported Hardware
The following is a list of the storage devices, host bus adapters (HBAs), and servers supported by the SilkWorm switches and directors.
Note - If the device you want to connect is not listed in the following section, check the Release Notes for your HBA or storage device, or contact your Sun account representative to see if support for your device has been added.
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Supported Storage Platforms
- Sun StorEdge
3510 and 3511 FC arrays
- Sun StorEdge 6120 and 6130 arrays
- Sun StorEdge T3 array with full fabric
- Sun StorEdge 6320 system
- Sun StorEdge 39X0 switchless systems
- Sun StorEdge Fibre Channel 9840B, 9840C, 9940B, SDLT 600, LTO-2 and LTO-3 FC tape drives
- Sun StorEdge FC420 FC-SCSI Bridge for L25 and L100 tape libraries with the SG-XFCCARD2-C LVD SCSI to Fibre Channel Card or the SG-XFC420CARDMOD Fibre Channel / LVD Internal Bridge
- C4 tape library with the SG-XFCCARD2-C LVD SCSI to Fibre Channel Card
- FC Robots: L180/L700 1G (FL mode), L180, L700 2G (Full Fabric), L500 2G (Full Fabric), L8500 2G (Full Fabric)
Supported Host Bus Adapters
- SG-XPCI2FC-QF2
- SG-XPCI1FC-QF2
- X6757A
- SG-XPCI1FC-QL2
- SG-XPCI1FC-QLC
- SG-XPCI1FC-EM2
- SG-XPCI2FC-EM2
- SG-XPCI1FC-QF4
- SG-XPCI2FC-QF4
- SG-XPCIE1FC-QF4
- SG-XPCIE2FC-QF4
- SG-XPCIE1FC-EM4
- SG-XPCIE2FC-EM4
Supported Server Platforms
x64/x86 Systems
- Sun Fire V20z/V40z
- Sun Fire V60x/V65x
- Sun Fire X2100 and X4100/4200
Work Group Servers
- Sun Enterprise 10000
- Sun Enterprise E220R
- Sun Enterprise E250
- Sun Enterprise E3x00/4x00/5x000/6x00
- Sun Enterprise E420R
- Sun Enterprise E450
- Sun Fire 12k/15k/E20k/E25k
- Sun Fire 280R
- Sun Fire X2100/X4100/X4200 servers
- Sun Fire 2900/4900/6900
- Sun Fire 3800/4800/4810/6800
- Sun Fire T1000/T2000
- Sun Fire V1280/Netra 1280
- Sun Fire V210 and V240
- Sun Fire V250
- Sun Fire V440
- Sun Fire V480
- Sun Fire V490
- Sun Fire V880
- Sun Fire V890
Fabric OS (Switch Firmware) Requirements
TABLE 1 summarizes the versions of the Brocade Fabric OS that are supported in conjunction with this release. Use the current software release versions to optimize the benefits of a SAN
TABLE 1 Minimum Brocade Fabric OS Requirements
Description
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SilkWorm 2000 Series
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SilkWorm 3200 and 3800
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SilkWorm 3250, 3850, 3900, 4100, and 24000
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SilkWorm 4900
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SilkWorm 200E and 48000
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SilkWorm 7500
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SilkWorm 12000
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Brocade Fabric Manager
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General compatibility
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2.6.1
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3.2.1a
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5.0.1
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5.1.0a
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5.0.1a
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5.1.0d
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5.0.1
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5.2.0a
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With secure fabric enabled
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2.6.1
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3.2.1a
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5.0.1
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5.1.0a
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5.0.1a
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5.1.0d
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5.0.1
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5.2.0a
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Recommended software versions
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2.6.2d
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3.2.1a
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5.2.0a
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5.2.0a
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5.2.0a
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5.2.0a
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5.0.5b
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5.2.0a
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Note - Fabric OS v2.6.x can interoperate with Fabric OS v5.2.0 through the FC routing capability of the Brocade AP7420 or Silkworm 7500. Customers who want to have Fabric OS v2.6.x and v5.2.0 mixed in the same fabric should consult their equipment provider for a detailed list of limitations. New fabric-wide features introduced in Fabric OS v5.2.0 will not be compatible with Fabric OS v2.6.x.
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Note - SilkWorm 3250, 3850, and 24000 are supported by Fabric OS v4.2.0 or later.
SilkWorm 3250, 3850, and 24000 are supported by Fabric Manager 4.1.1 or later.
SilkWorm 3900 is supported by Fabric OS v4.1.0 or later.
SilkWorm 4100 is supported by Fabric Manager 4.4.0 or later.
SilkWorm 4900 is supported by Fabric OS v5.1.0a or later.
SilkWorm 4900 is supported by Fabric Manager 5.1 or later.
SilkWorm 200E and 48000 are supported by Fabric Manager 5.0 or later.
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Downloading and Installing Patches
This section provides instructions for downloading and installing patches for the SilkWorm directors.When downloading the Brocade Fabric OS 5.2.0a, used with the Brocade SilkWorm 3250, 3850, 3900, 4100, 4900, 7500, and 200E switches, and with the 24000 and 48000 directors, use patch 124898-01.
To Download and Install the Patches
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Use the following procedure to retrieve the patches for your OS and the patch for the 5.2.0a firmware.
1. Access the SunSolve web site at:
http://sunsolve.sun.com
2. Accept the terms and conditions of the License Agreement.
3. Click Patches and Updates under the Support category.
4. For each patch that you want to download, following these steps:
a. Under PatchFinder, type the patch ID and click Find Patch.
Do not type the -xx revision number. PatchFinder automatically finds the latest patch.
b. Verify that you have retrieved the correct patch.
c. Print the page.
Note - Printing this page also prints the patch README file, which contains the installation instructions, special instructions, special guidelines, and notes.
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d. Download the patch by clicking on either HTTP or FTP in the following line:
Download Patch (nn,nnn,nnn bytes) HTTP FTP
e. When you have finished downloading all the patches, install the patches by following the instructions in each patch README file.
Known Issues and Bugs
No known issues.
Resolved Issues and Bugs
The following bug has been resolved since the last firmware release.
- Bug 6395973: When you change the subnet mask using the ipaddrset command, the configuration is now correctly saved after running configupload.
Related Documentation
The Brocade Fabric OS v5.2.0a Release Notes are available with the Brocade Fabric Operating System 5.2.0a patch, 124898-01. For more information see, To Download and Install the Patches.
Note - The Brocade Fabric OS v5.2.0a Release Notes are also available from Brocade online at: http://www.brocadeconnect.com/index.jsp.
A login is required, but registration is free with a valid Brocade switch WWN.
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Service Contact Information
If you need help installing or using this product in the United States, call
1-800-USA-4SUN, or go to:
http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/index.html
Brocade Fabric Operating System Firmware Release Notes
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