Brocade Fabric OS v6.4.3f Release Notes v1.0

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supported on version 12.1.5 or later. With JRE 1.7.0 update 51, users could see some browser
warning messages that can be ignored. WebTools is supported with Google Chrome browser with FOS
v6.4.3f.
 When launching WebTools on a computer without Internet access, it could take upto 5
minutes to complete because the certicate revocation check performed for the WebTools
application takes time to timeout. Users can turn off the certification revocation check on the
Java control panel as a workaround.
 Launching WebTools with Oracle JRE 1.7.0 update 51 through Brocade Network Advisor is
only supported on version 12.1.5 or later. With JRE 1.7.0 update 51, users could see browser
warning messages that the WebTools application requires unrestricted access or the
certificate signing the application is not recognized. These messages can be ignored. In
addition, users must check the “Enable Java content in the browser” box under the Security
tab of Java Control Console to allow launching WebTools from BNA server clients.
SMI Compatibility
 FOS v6.4 is supported with SMI-S agent 120.11.0.
 FOS v6.4 is supported with SMI-S Agent integrated with DCFM 10.4
Fabric OS Compatibility
The following table lists the earliest versions of Brocade software supported in this release, that is, the earliest
supported software versions that interoperate. Brocade recommends using the latest software versions to get
the greatest benefit from the SAN.
To ensure that a configuration is fully supported, always check the appropriate SAN, storage or blade server
product support page to verify support of specific code levels on specific switch platforms prior to installing on
your switch. Use only FOS versions that are supported by the provider.
When using the Virtual Fabrics feature, it is highly recommended that all switches participating in a fabric with
a logical switch use the latest firmware available for those switches. All switches must be operating at
minimum firmware levels noted in the FOS Interoperability table below.
For a list of the effective end-of-life dates for all versions of Fabric OS, visit the following Brocade Web site:
http://www.brocade.com/support/end_of_life.jsp
Supported Products and FOS Interoperability
Brocade 2000-series switches
Not supported, end of support
(December 2007)
Brocade 3200, 3800
Not supported
Brocade 3000
v3.2.1c
1 6 7
Silkworm 3016, 3250, 3850 and Brocade 3900, 4100, 4900,
24000, 7500, 7500E, 5000, 200E, 48000
v5.3.2 (2G and 4G platforms) and
v6.1.0e and later
5
(4G platforms
only)
Silkworm 12000
v5.0.x
7
(Direct E_Port connections are not
supported – must use FCR)
Brocade 4012, 4016, 4018, 4020, 4024, 4424
v5.3.1b, v6.1.0e and later
5
Brocade 5470
v6.3.1 and later
Brocade 5410, 5480, 5424
v6.2.0 and later
Brocade 8000
v6.1.2_CEE1 or later