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Brocade 5300 Switch Hardware Release Notes |
Read this document so that you are aware of issues or requirements that can affect the installation and operation of the Brocade 5300 switch in a Sun storage area network (SAN).
This document contains the following sections:
The Brocade 5300 switch is an enterprise-class switch ideal for configurations that require high port density for port aggregation. The Brocade 5300 switch has the following features:
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You can install the Brocade 5300 switch in a Brocade or McDATA SAN.
Installing the Switch in a Brocade SAN
Installing the Switch in a McDATA SAN
Brocade Fabric Operating System (FOS) v6.1.0 is the minimum firmware revision and is delivered as patch ID 138148-xx. The -xx suffix indicates the latest patch revision number. Separate firmware is not required for McDATA interoperability.
For a list of the new features introduced in each Brocade FOS release, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS v6.1.0 Release Notes delivered with the patch.
For further information, see Downloading and Installing Patches.
This section provides OS software and hardware support information for the Brocade 5300 switch.
The following operating systems running on hosts in the SAN are compatible with Brocade FOS versions.
The following storage platforms are compatible with the Brocade 5300 switch.
2540 array
6120, 6130, and 6320 arrays
The following HBAs are compatible with the Brocade 5300 switch.
The following server platforms are compatible with the Brocade 5300 switch.
V40z
6000 Modular System
The Brocade 5300 switch is delivered with Brocade FOS v6.1.0 (minimum). Brocade FOS v6.1.0 is required for installation in a Brocade SAN. For further information, see Firmware Requirements.
TABLE 1 summarizes the versions of the Brocade FOS that are supported in conjunction with this release. Use the current firmware version to optimize the benefits of a SAN. Brocade FOS releases are available as patches on SunSolve.
The following switches are compatible with the Brocade 5300 switch when operating in a Brocade SAN.
Several options are available for managing Brocade switches and directors. The following is a list of the available options and any operating requirements.
Plug-in 1.6.0 (minimum)
At this time, the Brocade 5300 switch does not support FICON connectivity to classic McDATA fabrics. FICON support in classic McDATA fabrics is currently in qualification.
Brocade FOS v6.1.0 enables the Brocade 5300 switch to support both McDATA Fabric Mode "interopmode 2" and McDATA Open Fabric Mode "interopmode 3".
Interopmode 1 has been replaced by Interopmode 3 and is no longer supported.
TABLE 2 lists the McDATA switches and McDATA Enterprise OS (E-OS) minimum firmware versions supported by Brocade FOS v6.1.0. Use the current firmware version to optimize the benefits of a SAN.
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Fabric OS Interoperability with Brocade Switches and Firmware |
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Direct e-port attachment is only supported on the Intrepid directors and the Sphereon or M-type switches listed above.
Interoperability with M-type bladed switches is not supported and these switches should not be included in the fabric.
The following switches and directors are compatible with the Brocade 5300 switch when operating in a McDATA SAN. The switches must run M-EOS(c,n) revision 9.6.2 (minimum).
Several options are available for managing Brocade switches and directors. The following is a list of the available options and any operating requirements.
FICON is not supported with Brocade FOS v6.1.0 in McDATA fabrics.
The following tasks provide instructions for downloading and installing patches for the Brocade 5300 switch. See Firmware Requirements for the required or recommended firmware versions and associated patch IDs.
1. Access the SunSolveSM web site at:
2. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the License Agreement.
3. From the Support category, select Patches and Updates.
4. Under PatchFinder, type the patch ID and click Find Patch.
Do not type the -xx revision number. PatchFinder automatically finds the latest patch.
5. Verify that you have retrieved the correct patch.
Printing this page also prints the patch README file, which contains the installation instructions, special instructions, special guidelines, and notes.
7. Download the patch by clicking on either HTTP or FTP as shown in the following line:
Download Patch (nn,nnn,nnn bytes) HTTP FTP.
8. Click PatchFinder and repeat the process from Step 4 for each patch.
When you are finished downloading all the patches, install the patches by following the instructions in each patch README file.
Brocade FOS v6.1.0 contains one known issue applicable to the Brocade 5300 switch that will be addressed in future Brocade FOS releases.
Bug 6684077 (Brocade DEFECT000215612) - The enabling of zoning configuration changes fails with errors.
Workaround - This occurs when Brocade 3800 switches are present in the fabric and the administrator runs cfgenable immediately after running cfgsave. The workaround is to either skip the cfgsave step, as it is unnecessary, or wait one or two minutes after running cfgsave before running cfgenable.
For more information on the Brocade 5300 switch, refer to the following documents:
A login is required, but registration is free with a valid Brocade switch World Wide Name (WWN). Only customers that purchase a service plan from Brocade are able to download firmware from Brocade Connect.
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.xml
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