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    Download old Brocade Fabric OS Firmware. We have HP branded FC switches including 4 silkworm 200e. View full Brocade SilkWorm 4100. 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.

    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).


    Note - Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials that are available on or through such sites or resources. Sun will not be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.


    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.


    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.


    TABLE 1 Minimum Brocade Fabric OS Requirements

    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

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    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:

    http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/index.html


    Brocade Firmware Version 5.1.0d Release Notes819-7572-10

    Copyright © 2006, Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Printable version

    Brocade® Firmware Updates (June 2017)

    By downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Software License Agreement.
    Note: Some software requires a valid warranty, current Hewlett Packard Enterprise support contract, or a license fee.

    Type:Firmware - Switch
    Version:Jun2017(1 Jan 3000)
    Operating System(s):
    Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64
    Microsoft Windows Server 2012
    Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Foundation
    Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
    Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008 R2
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server (Itanium)
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server (x86)
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server (x86-64)
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server (x86)
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server (x86-64)
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Workstation (x86)
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Workstation (x86-64)
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Server
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Workstation (x86-64)
    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (Itanium)
    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86)
    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (AMD64/EM64T)
    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (Itanium)
    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86)
    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12
    Microsoft Windows Server 2008 W32

    End User License Agreements:
    HPE Software License Agreement v1

    Supported Firmware Versions

    SwitchNumber of PortsSpeed (Gb/s)Firmware Level
    300 8, 16, 24 8 7.4.1e
    200E 8, 16 4 6.2.2f9
    2400 8 1 2.6.2d
    2800 16 1 2.6.2d
    3200 8 2 3.2.1c
    3250 8 2 5.3.2
    3252 8 2 5.3.2
    3800 16 2 3.2.1c
    3850 16 2 5.3.2
    3852 16 2 5.3.2
    3900 32 2 5.3.2
    4100 32 4 6.4.3h
    4900 16, 32, 64 4 6.4.3h
    5000 16, 32, 64 4 6.4.3h
    5100 24, 32, 40 8 7.4.1e
    5300 48, 64, 80 8 7.4.1e
    6510 24, 48 16 8.0.1b
    6520 48, 72, 96 16 8.0.1b
    12000 32, 64, dual 64 2 5.0.5f
    24000 32, 64, 128 2 5.3.2
    48000 32 through 256 4 6.4.3h

    SLES 11 SP4 and later updated the SSH minimum key exchange size to avoid a security vulnerability. Some SSH implementations do not support keys of at least 1536 bytes. To avoid this issue, upgrade Brocade firmware to version 6.4.3h or 7.3.1d or late

    Updated Versions

    The following Brocade firmware images are CXFS certified. Manuals, MIBs, and release notes are contained within the download image.

    • Firmware 8.0.1b
      • Tageted for 32Gb Switches brings compatability for the 16Gb switches.
      • Qualified Java Ver 8 update 77
      • Corrects 7.3.1 hang during bootup serial console reports 'The system is comming up please wait.'
      • SFP on GE port comes up as Laser_Flt
      • Brocade 6505 models with single FAN/PS repoort Warnin or marginal switch
    • Firmware 7.4.1e (updates 7.3.1d)
      • Address hang during bootup serial console reports 'The system is comming up please wait.'
      • parameter 'switch.login.perSwitchMax' not show in configshow output
      • CP firmware update fails to regain HA sync
      • Host may enclouter aborts or frame loss without visible errors
      • Large accumulation on FC8-64 cards in DX switch
      • Switch panic after reaching out of memory(OOM) condition.
    • Firmware 7.3.1d (updates 7.0.3b)
      • Unable to collect supportsave on BR5460 with error message: The switch does not have enough disk space to run full supportSave. Available Free disk space is 27 MB.
      • Switch may be disabled due to internal ports not being online.
      • Some hosts from an edge fabric may fail to discover the LUNs in another edge fabric.
      • Static mapped F-ports do not come back online after reboot, while all the non-static mapped ports come back online after
        the reboot.
      • Bounced ISL links may not come back to full speed setting when port speed is set to AN.
      • Brocade switches HA-reboot due to Out of Memory (OOM) condition.
    • Firmware 7.3.0b
      Note: Latest CXFS 3.x release must be installed for 7.3.x firmware support.
      Note: An earlier version of 7.x firmware is provided as a step to upgrade to 7.3.0b.
      • Addresses ShellShock vulnerability.
      • Ability to assign individual ports of optical ICL to logical switches.
      • FOS v7.0.1 is qualified and supported only with Oracle JRE 1.6.0 update 24.
    • Firmware 6.4.3h (updates to 6.4.3f)
      Note: Last support for Brocade 48000, 4100, 4900, and 5000.
      • Addresses Poodle SSLv3 CVE-2014-3566.
      • Addresses OpenSSL advisory CVE-2015-0286.
      • Addresses OpenSSL advisory CVE-2015-0292.

    Older Versions

    • Firmware 6.4.3f
      • Addresses ShellShock vulnerability.
      • Has all other fixes mentioned below which were in previous version:
        • Supports longer port names, up to 128 characters.
        • SFTP support provides users an option to securely transfer files during firmware download.
        • Temporary license support.
        • FOS v6.4 is qualified and supported only with JRE 1.6.0 Update 16.
        • Switch panic after code upgrading and device re-login.
        • Frame drop, SCSI LUN command being trapped to CPU.
    • Firmware 6.3.1a (bug fixes to 6.2.2b)
      Note: 6.3.1a is required for new Brocade switches and provides compatability for existing switches.
      Note: Firmware is not supported by the 200E switch.
      • Provides additional WWN for Brocade switches.
      • Features port beacon.
      • Automatic assignment of slot-based license.
      • Support for extended license fabrics over 10 km.
      • Brocade ISL trunking aggregate multiple physical links into one.
      • Fixes issue that makes user unable to remove Admin domain.
      • Fixes on-blade fault reporting inconsistent between GUI and switch.
      • Fixes Telnet timeout when changing TI zone.
      • switchshow shows same PID after switch reboot.
      • Fixes issue where FabricWatch daemon can crash.
      • CPU failure when 48000 8 GB blade and E port are not on same ASIC.
      • Fixes issue that causes the switch to display incorrect userconfig --show information.
    • Firmware 6.2.2b
      Note: 6.2.2b is required for new Brocade switches.
      • Provides additional WWN for Brocade switches.
      • Available to maintain compatibility for existing switches.
    • Firmware 6.2.2f9
      Note: Firmware is intended as an upgrade for 200E.
      • Addresses ShellShock vulnerability.
      • Provides additional WWN for Brocade switches.
      • Switch panic when repeated pooling of switch with wrong password.
      • Brocade Encryption Switch (BES) goes to fault state after multiple changes.
      • Addresses an issue where an 8 Gb device not seen when port was locked as G port.
    • Firmware 6.2.0c (bug fixes to 6.1.0c)
      • Supports the Brocade DCX-4S series switch.
      • Supports the FC8-16, FC8-32 and FC8-48 fiber channel port blade.
      • Virtual fabric support 5100 and 5300 switch.
      • Provides support for temporary licenses.
      • Provides IPv6 full support.
    • Firmware 6.1.0c (bug fixes to 6.0.0c)
    • Firmware 6.0.0c
      Note: 1 Gb switches and secure fabric will not be supported (Site should use 5.3.x firmware).
      Note: Switches can only be upgraded to 6.0.0c if 5.3.x firmware is currently loaded.
      • Introduces 8 GB ports blades for the Brocade 48000 switch.
      • Provides new security features.
      • Provides new adaptive networking features.
      • Offers traffic isolation zones.
      • M-EOS (McData) native fabric interoperability (48000, 5000, 4900).
    • Firmware 5.3.2
      Note: Last support for Brocade 3250, 3252, 3900, and 24000.
      Note: Sites cannot jump more than two releases when upgrading; for example, you cannot upgrade from 5.0.x to 5.3.x. Please contact SGI support for older images.
      • Corrects panic during write to compact flash.
      • Corrects issue that causes web monitoring to fail.
      • Corrects panic when upgrading from 5.1 to 5.3 code.
      • Corrects drop frames that are seen when interfaced to 4 Gb or 8 Gb switches.
      • Fan speed did not go to high on fault.
    • Firmware 5.0.5f
      Note: Last support for Brocade 12000 and bug fixes to 5.0.5e.
      Note: 1 Gb switches are not be supported.
      • Fabric Watch daemon panics pulling data from temperature sensor.
      • Fabric Shortest Path First daemon (FSPF) causes switch panic.
      • Interop mode zoned died on the standby following cfgclear and cfgsave.
      • Fabric Watch daemon panics with bad memory access and memory leak.
    • Firmware 5.0.5e
      • In 2 Gb platforms, a switch panic could result from a faulty SFP.
      • Port can get stuck in the In_sync state when the probe fails.
      • The performance server daemon can cause the switch to crash with a switch panic for a bad IP adress in syslogd.
    • Firmware 3.2.1c (last support for Brocade 3200 and 3800)
      • Image for 3200 and 3800 switches to maintain compatibility with Brocade 5000.
      • Stack overflow and panic during normal operation.
      • Port drop out when connected to 1 Gb Switch.
      • Plogi not being forwarded to other switches in fabric.
    • Firmware 2.6.2d (last support for Brocade 2400 and 2800)
      • Image for 2400 and 2800 switches to maintain compatibility with Brocade 5000.
      • Devices fail to login after switch reboot.
      • ISL may segment when connected to 48000 Brocade switch. Corrected security policies.

    Updating Firmware

    Firmware v6.0 introduced one-step upgrades/downgrades; you cannot jump releases.
    For example, you cannot jump from 5.3.X to 6.1; you must first step to 6.0. Additionally, you must upgrade to 6.4.3 in order to make jump to 7.0.

    HPE Service persons: For more information, refer to PV's 1062717, 1068392, 1068959

    Type:Firmware - Switch
    Version:Jun2017(1 Jan 3000)
    Operating System(s):
    Microsoft Windows Server 2008 W32
    Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64
    Microsoft Windows Server 2012
    Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Foundation
    Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
    Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008 R2
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server (Itanium)
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server (x86)
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server (x86-64)
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server (x86)
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server (x86-64)
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Workstation (x86)
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Workstation (x86-64)
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Server
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Workstation (x86-64)
    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (Itanium)
    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86)
    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (AMD64/EM64T)
    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (Itanium)
    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86)
    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12

    Description

    Release Notes

    End User License Agreements:
    HPE Software License Agreement v1

    Supported Firmware Versions

    SwitchNumber of PortsSpeed (Gb/s)Firmware Level
    300 8, 16, 24 8 7.4.1e
    200E 8, 16 4 6.2.2f9
    2400 8 1 2.6.2d
    2800 16 1 2.6.2d
    3200 8 2 3.2.1c
    3250 8 2 5.3.2
    3252 8 2 5.3.2
    3800 16 2 3.2.1c
    3850 16 2 5.3.2
    3852 16 2 5.3.2
    3900 32 2 5.3.2
    4100 32 4 6.4.3h
    4900 16, 32, 64 4 6.4.3h
    5000 16, 32, 64 4 6.4.3h
    5100 24, 32, 40 8 7.4.1e
    5300 48, 64, 80 8 7.4.1e
    6510 24, 48 16 8.0.1b
    6520 48, 72, 96 16 8.0.1b
    12000 32, 64, dual 64 2 5.0.5f
    24000 32, 64, 128 2 5.3.2
    48000 32 through 256 4 6.4.3h

    SLES 11 SP4 and later updated the SSH minimum key exchange size to avoid a security vulnerability. Some SSH implementations do not support keys of at least 1536 bytes. To avoid this issue, upgrade Brocade firmware to version 6.4.3h or 7.3.1d or late

    Updated Versions

    The following Brocade firmware images are CXFS certified. Manuals, MIBs, and release notes are contained within the download image.

    • Firmware 8.0.1b
      • Tageted for 32Gb Switches brings compatability for the 16Gb switches.
      • Qualified Java Ver 8 update 77
      • Corrects 7.3.1 hang during bootup serial console reports 'The system is comming up please wait.'
      • SFP on GE port comes up as Laser_Flt
      • Brocade 6505 models with single FAN/PS repoort Warnin or marginal switch
    • Firmware 7.4.1e (updates 7.3.1d)
      • Address hang during bootup serial console reports 'The system is comming up please wait.'
      • parameter 'switch.login.perSwitchMax' not show in configshow output
      • CP firmware update fails to regain HA sync
      • Host may enclouter aborts or frame loss without visible errors
      • Large accumulation on FC8-64 cards in DX switch
      • Switch panic after reaching out of memory(OOM) condition.
    • Firmware 7.3.1d (updates 7.0.3b)
      • Unable to collect supportsave on BR5460 with error message: The switch does not have enough disk space to run full supportSave. Available Free disk space is 27 MB.
      • Switch may be disabled due to internal ports not being online.
      • Some hosts from an edge fabric may fail to discover the LUNs in another edge fabric.
      • Static mapped F-ports do not come back online after reboot, while all the non-static mapped ports come back online after
        the reboot.
      • Bounced ISL links may not come back to full speed setting when port speed is set to AN.
      • Brocade switches HA-reboot due to Out of Memory (OOM) condition.
    • Firmware 7.3.0b
      Note: Latest CXFS 3.x release must be installed for 7.3.x firmware support.
      Note: An earlier version of 7.x firmware is provided as a step to upgrade to 7.3.0b.
      • Addresses ShellShock vulnerability.
      • Ability to assign individual ports of optical ICL to logical switches.
      • FOS v7.0.1 is qualified and supported only with Oracle JRE 1.6.0 update 24.
    • Firmware 6.4.3h (updates to 6.4.3f)
      Note: Last support for Brocade 48000, 4100, 4900, and 5000.
      • Addresses Poodle SSLv3 CVE-2014-3566.
      • Addresses OpenSSL advisory CVE-2015-0286.
      • Addresses OpenSSL advisory CVE-2015-0292.

    Older Versions

    • Firmware 6.4.3f
      • Addresses ShellShock vulnerability.
      • Has all other fixes mentioned below which were in previous version:
        • Supports longer port names, up to 128 characters.
        • SFTP support provides users an option to securely transfer files during firmware download.
        • Temporary license support.
        • FOS v6.4 is qualified and supported only with JRE 1.6.0 Update 16.
        • Switch panic after code upgrading and device re-login.
        • Frame drop, SCSI LUN command being trapped to CPU.
    • Firmware 6.3.1a (bug fixes to 6.2.2b)
      Note: 6.3.1a is required for new Brocade switches and provides compatability for existing switches.
      Note: Firmware is not supported by the 200E switch.
      • Provides additional WWN for Brocade switches.
      • Features port beacon.
      • Automatic assignment of slot-based license.
      • Support for extended license fabrics over 10 km.
      • Brocade ISL trunking aggregate multiple physical links into one.
      • Fixes issue that makes user unable to remove Admin domain.
      • Fixes on-blade fault reporting inconsistent between GUI and switch.
      • Fixes Telnet timeout when changing TI zone.
      • switchshow shows same PID after switch reboot.
      • Fixes issue where FabricWatch daemon can crash.
      • CPU failure when 48000 8 GB blade and E port are not on same ASIC.
      • Fixes issue that causes the switch to display incorrect userconfig --show information.
    • Firmware 6.2.2b
      Note: 6.2.2b is required for new Brocade switches.
      • Provides additional WWN for Brocade switches.
      • Available to maintain compatibility for existing switches.
    • Firmware 6.2.2f9
      Note: Firmware is intended as an upgrade for 200E.
      • Addresses ShellShock vulnerability.
      • Provides additional WWN for Brocade switches.
      • Switch panic when repeated pooling of switch with wrong password.
      • Brocade Encryption Switch (BES) goes to fault state after multiple changes.
      • Addresses an issue where an 8 Gb device not seen when port was locked as G port.
    • Firmware 6.2.0c (bug fixes to 6.1.0c)
      • Supports the Brocade DCX-4S series switch.
      • Supports the FC8-16, FC8-32 and FC8-48 fiber channel port blade.
      • Virtual fabric support 5100 and 5300 switch.
      • Provides support for temporary licenses.
      • Provides IPv6 full support.
    • Firmware 6.1.0c (bug fixes to 6.0.0c)
    • Firmware 6.0.0c
      Note: 1 Gb switches and secure fabric will not be supported (Site should use 5.3.x firmware).
      Note: Switches can only be upgraded to 6.0.0c if 5.3.x firmware is currently loaded.
      • Introduces 8 GB ports blades for the Brocade 48000 switch.
      • Provides new security features.
      • Provides new adaptive networking features.
      • Offers traffic isolation zones.
      • M-EOS (McData) native fabric interoperability (48000, 5000, 4900).
    • Firmware 5.3.2
      Note: Last support for Brocade 3250, 3252, 3900, and 24000.
      Note: Sites cannot jump more than two releases when upgrading; for example, you cannot upgrade from 5.0.x to 5.3.x. Please contact SGI support for older images.
      • Corrects panic during write to compact flash.
      • Corrects issue that causes web monitoring to fail.
      • Corrects panic when upgrading from 5.1 to 5.3 code.
      • Corrects drop frames that are seen when interfaced to 4 Gb or 8 Gb switches.
      • Fan speed did not go to high on fault.
    • Firmware 5.0.5f
      Note: Last support for Brocade 12000 and bug fixes to 5.0.5e.
      Note: 1 Gb switches are not be supported.
      • Fabric Watch daemon panics pulling data from temperature sensor.
      • Fabric Shortest Path First daemon (FSPF) causes switch panic.
      • Interop mode zoned died on the standby following cfgclear and cfgsave.
      • Fabric Watch daemon panics with bad memory access and memory leak.
    • Firmware 5.0.5e
      • In 2 Gb platforms, a switch panic could result from a faulty SFP.
      • Port can get stuck in the In_sync state when the probe fails.
      • The performance server daemon can cause the switch to crash with a switch panic for a bad IP adress in syslogd.
    • Firmware 3.2.1c (last support for Brocade 3200 and 3800)
      • Image for 3200 and 3800 switches to maintain compatibility with Brocade 5000.
      • Stack overflow and panic during normal operation.
      • Port drop out when connected to 1 Gb Switch.
      • Plogi not being forwarded to other switches in fabric.
    • Firmware 2.6.2d (last support for Brocade 2400 and 2800)
      • Image for 2400 and 2800 switches to maintain compatibility with Brocade 5000.
      • Devices fail to login after switch reboot.
      • ISL may segment when connected to 48000 Brocade switch. Corrected security policies.

    Updating Firmware

    Firmware v6.0 introduced one-step upgrades/downgrades; you cannot jump releases.
    For example, you cannot jump from 5.3.X to 6.1; you must first step to 6.0. Additionally, you must upgrade to 6.4.3 in order to make jump to 7.0.

    HPE Service persons: For more information, refer to PV's 1062717, 1068392, 1068959

    Revision History

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