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SMI Compatibility
It is important to note that host SMI-S agents cannot be used to manage switches running FOS v7.0.1
If users want to manage a switch running FOS v7.0.1 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
Brocade 2000-series switches
Brocade 3200, 3800
Brocade 3000
Silkworm 3016, 3250, 3850, 3900, 24000
4100, 4900, 7500, 7500e, 5000, 200E, 48K
Brocade 4012, 4016, 4018, 4020, 4024, 4424
Silkworm 12000
Brocade 5410, 5480, 5424, 5450, 5460, 5470, NC-5480
Brocade DCX, 300, 5100, 5300
VA-40FC
Brocade DCX-4S
Brocade DCX with FS8-18 blade(s), Brocade Encryption Switch
Brocade 7800, DCX and DCX-4S with FCOE10-24 or FX8-24 blades
Brocade 8000
Brocade DCX/DCX-4S with FA4-18 blade(s)
Brocade DCX8510-8/DCX8510-4
Brocade 6510
Brocade 6505
48000 with FA4-18 blade(s), Brocade 7600
Fabric OS v7.0.1 Release Notes v1.0
Supported Products and FOS Interoperability
Not supported, end of support
(December 2007)
Direct E-port connections are not
supported – must use FCR
Direct E-port connections are not
supported – must use FCR v3.2.1c
Direct E-port connections are not
supported – must use FCR
v6.2.2 or later
6
v5.0.x
(Direct E_Port connections are
3
not supported – must use FCR)
v6.2.0 or later
6
v6.1.0e and later
2 6
v6.2.1_vfc
, v6.2.2 or later
6
v6.2.0 or later
6
v6.1.1_enc or later
6
V6.3.0 or later
V6.1.2_CEE1 or later
DCX requires v6.0.x or later
requires 6.2.x or later
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FOS v7.0 or later
FOS v7.0 or later
FOS v7.0.1 or later
V6.2.2 or later
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