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Brocade Firmware Version 5.1.0d Release Notes |
This document contains important information about the Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d, which is used with the following:
- 3250, 3850, 3900, 4100, and 4900 switches
- 200E switch
- 7500 SAN router and switch
- 24000 and 48000 directors
Read this document so that you are aware of issues or requirements that can affect the installation and operation of Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d in a Sunstorage area network (SAN).
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This document contains the following sections:
Features in This Release
For a list of the new features introduced in this firmware patch, refer to the Brocade document Brocade Fabric OS v5.1.0d Release Notes v1.0, available with patch
122185-02. For instructions on downloading this firmware patch, see To Download and Install Brocade Firmware Version 5.1.0d.
122185-02. For instructions on downloading this firmware patch, see To Download and Install Brocade Firmware Version 5.1.0d.
Note - The Brocade Fabric OS v5.1.0d 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). |
Supported Hardware and Software
This section lists the storage platforms, host operating systems, management software, and fabric operating systems supported by Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d.
Supported Storage Platforms
- Sun StorEdge 3510 and 3511 FC arrays
- Sun StorEdge 6120 and 6130 arrays
- Sun StorageTek 6140 and 6540 arrays
- Sun StorEdge T3 array with full fabric
- Sun StorEdge 6320 system
- Sun StorEdge 6920 system
- Sun StorEdge 9900 series system
- Sun StorageTek FlexLine 380 array
- 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-XFC420CARD-MOD 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)
Host Operating Systems
The following operating systems running on hosts on the SAN are compatible with Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d:
Solaris
- Solaris 8 Operating System (OS) 04/01 with the latest security patches
- Solaris 9 OS
- 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 StorageTek SAN Foundation software, minimum 4.4.9 release
Brocade Management Software
The following management software is compatible with Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d:
- Advanced WebTool v.5.1.0 - requires Mozilla 1.6
- Java Plug-in 1.4.2 (minimum version)
- Fabric Manager v.5.1
- Application programming interface (API)
- Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH), and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management access
Brocade Fabric OS Support
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.
Description | SilkWorm 2000 Series | SilkWorm 3200 and 3800 | SilkWorm 3250, 3850, 3900 and 24000 | SilkWorm 4100 | SilkWorm 200E, 4900 and 48000 | SilkWorm 7500 | SilkWorm 12000 | Brocade Fabric Manager |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General compatibility | 2.6.1 | 3.2.1a | 4.1.0 | 4.4.0b | 5.0.1a | 5.1.0d | 4.1.0 | 5.1 |
With secure fabric enabled | 2.6.1 | 3.2.1a | 4.1.0 | 4.4.0b | 5.0.1a | 5.1.0d | 4.1.0 | 5.1 |
Recommended software versions | 2.6.2d | 3.2.1a | 5.1.0d | 5.1.0d | 5.1.0d | 5.1.0d | 5.0.4a | 5.1 |
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. |
Downloading and Installing the Firmware
This section provides instructions for downloading and installing Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d.
To Download and Install Brocade Firmware Version 5.1.0d |
Use the following procedure to retrieve Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d.
1. Access the SunSolve web site at:
2. Accept the terms and conditions of the license agreement.
3. Click Patches and Updates under the Support category.
4. Under PatchFinder, type the patch ID 122185, 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.
6. Print the README file that contains installation instructions and any special guidelines by doing one of the following:
- Print the page as it is displayed.
- Click Printer Friendly Page, and then print the page.
7. Download the patch by clicking on either HTTP or FTP in the following line:
Download Patch (nn,nnn,nnn bytes) HTTP FTP
8. When you have finished downloading the patch, install the patch by following the instructions in the patch README file.
Related Documentation
For other information regarding the Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d, refer to the following files:
- The Sun release notes Brocade 7500 Switch Hardware Release Notes, part number 819-7570-10, available at http://docs.sun.com
- The Brocade Fabric OS v5.1.0d Release Notes, available with patch 122185-02. For more information, see To Download and Install Brocade Firmware Version 5.1.0d.
Note - The Brocade Fabric OS v5.1.0d 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). |
Service Contact Information
If you need help installing or using this product in the United States, call
1-800-USA-4SUN, or go to:
1-800-USA-4SUN, or go to:
http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/index.html
Brocade Firmware Version 5.1.0d Release Notes | 819-7572-10 |
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