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Read this document so that you are aware of issues or requirements that can affect the installation and operation of the Brocade 300 switch in a Sun storage area network (SAN).
This document contains the following sections:
Product Features
The Brocade 300 switch is an entry-level switch that is suited for small SAN deployments. The Brocade 300 switch can be purchased with or without Expansion port (E_port) capability enabled. All Brocade 300 switches have the following features:
When the Brocade 300 switch is purchased with E_port capability enabled (or with the purchase of a Fabric license), the switch can be installed in a Brocade or McDATA SAN.
Firmware Requirements
The Brocade 300 switch requires Brocade Fabric Operating System (FOS) 6.1.0 (minimum). Brocade FOS 6.1.0c is recommended, which is available as patch ID 138148-xx. The -xx suffix indicates the latest patch revision number. Separate firmware is not required for McDATA interoperability.
For a list of new features introduced in each Brocade FOS release, refer to the Brocade FOS release notesdelivered with the patch. For further information, see Downloading and Installing Patches.
Supported OS Software and Hardware
This section provides OS software and hardware support information for the Brocade 300 switch.
Operating System Requirements
The following operating systems running on hosts in the SAN are compatible with Brocade FOS versions.
Solaris
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Other
Supported Storage Platforms
The following storage platforms are compatible with the Brocade 300 switch.
Supported HBAs
The following HBAs are compatible with the Brocade 300 switch.
Supported Server Platforms
The following server platforms are compatible with the Brocade 300 switch.
Sun Fire x64 Servers
Sun Fire SPARC Servers
Installing the Switch in a Brocade SAN
Brocade FOS 6.1.0 is the minimum version required for installation in a Brocade SAN. For further information, see Firmware Requirements.
TABLE 1 summarizes the versions of the Brocade FOS that are supported in conjunction with this release. Use the current firmware version to optimize the benefits of a SAN. Brocade FOS releases are available as patches on SunSolve.
Supported Switches in a Brocade SAN
The following switches are compatible with the Brocade 300 switch when operating in a Brocade SAN.
Software Used in a Brocade SAN
Several options are available for managing Brocade switches and directors. The following is a list of the available options and any operating requirements.
Supported Protocol
The Brocade 300 switch supports the following protocols:
Installing the Switch in a McDATA SAN
Brocade FOS v6.1.0c enables the Brocade 300 switch to support both McDATA Fabric Mode 'interopmode 2' and McDATA Open Fabric Mode 'interopmode 3'.
Interopmode 1 has been replaced by Interopmode 3 and is no longer supported.
TABLE 2 lists the McDATA switches and McDATA Enterprise OS (E-OS) minimum firmware versions supported by Brocade FOS v6.1.0c. Use the current firmware version to optimize the benefits of a SAN.
Direct E_port attachment is only supported on the Intrepid directors and the Sphereon or M-type switches listed above.
Interoperability with M-type bladed switches is not supported and these switches should not be included in the fabric.
Supported Switches in a McDATA SAN
The following switches and directors are compatible with the Brocade 300 switch when operating in a McDATA SAN. The switches must run M-EOS(c,n) revision 9.6.2 (minimum).
Software Used in a McDATA SAN
Several options are available for managing Brocade switches and directors. The following is a list of the available options and any operating requirements.
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The Brocade 300 switch supports the following protocols:
Downloading and Installing Patches
The following tasks provide instructions for downloading and installing patches for the Brocade 300 switch. See Firmware Requirements for the required or recommended firmware versions and associated patch IDs.
Downloading Patches
1. Access the SunSolveSM web site at:
http://sunsolve.sun.com
2. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the License Agreement.
3. From the Support category, select Patches and Updates.
4. Under PatchFinder, type the patch ID 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 page.
Printing this page also prints the patch README file, which contains the installation instructions, special instructions, special guidelines, and notes.
7. Download the patch by clicking on either HTTP or FTP as shown in the following line:
Download Patch (nn,nnn,nnn bytes) HTTP FTP.
8. Click PatchFinder and repeat the process from Step 4 for each patch.
Installing Patches
When you are finished downloading all the patches, install the patches by following the instructions in each patch README file.
Related Documentation
Brocade documenation is available at Brocade Connect:
http://www.brocadeconnect.com/index.jsp
A login is required, but registration is free with a valid Brocade switch World Wide Name (WWN). The following Brocade documents are related to the Brocade 300 switch:
Sun documentation, including the Brocade SilkWorm Switch and SilkWorm Director Sun Rackmounting Guide, part number 817-0066-18, is available at:
http://www.sun.com/documentation
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.xml
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