Brocade Fabric OS v7.0.2e Release Notes v1.0

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WebTools Compatibility
FOS v7.0.2e is qualified and supported with Oracle JRE 1.7.0 update 25, update 45, update 51, and
update 55. Launching WebTools with Oracle JRE 1.7.0 update 51 and update 55 through Brocade
Network Advisor is only supported on version 12.1.5 or later. With JRE 1.7.0 update 51 to update 55,
users could see some browser warning messages that can be ignored. WebTools is supported with Google
Chrome browser with FOS v7.0.2e.
• 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 and update 55 through Brocade Network
Advisor is only supported on version 12.1.5 or later. With JRE 1.7.0 update 51 and update 55,
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
• It is important to note that host SMI-S agents cannot be used to manage switches running FOS v7.0.2
• If users want to manage a switch running FOS v7.0.2 using SMI-S interface, they must use Brocade
Network Advisor’s integrated SMI agent.
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.
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 Direct E-port connections are not
supported – must use FCR
Brocade 3000 Direct E-port connections are not
supported – must use FCR v3.2.1c
3
Silkworm 3016, 3250, 3850, 3900, 24000 Direct E-port connections are not
supported – must use FCR
4100, 4900, 7500, 7500e, 5000, 200E, 48K
Brocade 4012, 4016, 4018, 4020, 4024, 4424
v6.2.2 or later
6
Silkworm 12000 v5.0.x
3
(Direct E_Port connections are
not supported – must use FCR)