16N Fabric OS V4.2.X Release Notes

Important Notes

11SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N Fabric OS 4.2.x Release Notes

Limitations Using Mixed OS Versions

Table 2 lists possible limitations when running different OS versions.

Table 2: Limitations Using Mixed OS Versions

Launch Switch Environment Issue and Workaround

Firmware: Earlier than Fabric OS v2.6.2,

v3.1.2, or v4.2.x

Operating System: any supported

operating system (with supported

browser)

Browser: any supported browser (on a

supported operating system)

When trying to access a switch running Fabric OS

v2.6.2, 3.1.2, or 4.2.x from the launch switch, Switch

Explorer displays a null pointer exception, and the

SwitchInfo applet does not display. Switch

Explorer does not work properly with switches

running the latest firmware.

Workaround: Use a launch switch running Fabric OS

v2.6.2, v3.1.2, or v4.2.x or later to access the switch.

Firmware: Earlier than Fabric OS v2.6.2,

v3.1.2, or v4.2.x

Operating System: Any supported

operating system (with supported

browser)

Browser: Any supported browser (on a

supported operating system)

When trying to perform end-to-end monitoring (using

the Advanced Performance Monitoring option) on a

SAN Switch 2/8V, the SAN Switch 2/8V is displayed

as a 16-port switch.

Firmware: Prior to Fabric OS v2.6.2,

3.1.2, or 4.2.x

Operating System: Any supported

operating system (with supported

browser)

Browser: Any supported browser (on a

supported operating system)

When trying to perform Zoning on a SAN Switch

2/8V, the switch is displayed as a 16-port switch.

Workaround: If you are running Secure Fabric OS,

select a switch running Fabric OS v2.6.2, v3.1.2, or

v4.2.x or later as the primary FCS switch. If you are

not running Secure Fabric OS, use a launch switch

running Fabric OS v2.6.2, v3.1.2, or v4.2.x or later

to perform Zoning on the switch.