Alright, but were can i get this firmware to be possible to upgrade the switches? Brocade/EMC Silkworm 200E isn't working properly. Antonio Bongiorno. Posted 04:26 AM-So i guess i need a contract then? This plattform is EOL, and you cannot longer purchase Maintenance Contact, apart of that you wrote.

Read this document so that you are aware of issues or requirements that can affect the installation and operation of the Brocade 5100 switch in a Sun storage area network (SAN).

This document contains the following sections:

Product Features

The Brocade 5100 switch is a mid-range switch that can be used in a variety of configurations. It can function as the primary SAN switch for a workgroup or as part of a larger SAN configuration. The Brocade 5100 switch has the following features:

• Supports 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity
• Provides 24, 32, or 40 auto-sensing ports in a 1U switch
• 24 ports are enabled by default. Additional ports can be enabled in groups of 8 (requires corresponding Ports On Demand (POD) license). There are two Brocade 5100 switch part numbers - one for 24 ports and one for 40 ports.
• Two hot-swappable, redundant power supplies (each with two integrated fans for redundant cooling)
• Support for Fibre Channel Routing (requires Integrated Routing license)
• Support for inter-switch link (ISL) trunking, allowing configuration of up to 8 ports as a single ISL (requires Trunking license). This offers up to 64 Gbps bandwidth for switch-to-switch communication
• Up to 42 Brocade 5100 switches can be mounted in a 42U EIA rack for a total of 1,680 Fibre Channel ports

You can install the Brocade 5100 switch in a Brocade or McDATA SAN.

• For Brocade SAN information, use this section:

• For McDATA SAN information, use this section:

Firmware Requirements

Brocade Fabric Operating System (FOS) v6.1.0 is the minimum firmware revision and is delivered 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 the new features introduced in each Brocade FOS release, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS v6.1.0 Release Notes delivered 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 5100 switch.

Operating System Requirements

The following operating systems running on hosts in the SAN are compatible with Brocade FOS versions.

Solaris

• Solaris 9 U1 (SPARC only) (minimum)
• Solaris 10 (SPARC and x64)

Linux

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and 5 (IA32/AMD64)
• SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 and 10 (IA32/AMD64)

Microsoft Windows

• Windows Server 2003 (IA32/AMD64)

Other

• HP/UX
• IBM AIX
• IBM z/OS

Supported Storage Platforms

The following storage platforms are compatible with the Brocade 5100 switch.

• Sun StorageTek 2540 array
• Sun StorageTek Flex 380
• Sun StorageTek 3510 and 3511 FC arrays
• Sun StorageTek 6140 and 6540 arrays
• Sun StorageTek Fibre Channel tape drives 9840B, 9840C, 9940B, LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, DLT S4, T10K, SDLT600
• Sun StorageTek FC Libraries: L180, L700, L1400, SL500, C4, SL3000, SL8500
• Sun StorEdge 6120, 6130, and 6320 arrays
• Sun StorEdge 9970, 9980, 9985, 9990, 9910/60, 9900V, 9985V systems (all pending completion of testing)

Supported HBAs

The following HBAs are compatible with the Brocade 5100 switch.

• SG-XPCI2FC-QF2/SG-XPCI2FC-QF2-Z
• SQLG-XPCI1FC-QL2
• SG-XPCI1FC-EM2
• SG-XPCI2FC-EM2
• SG-XPCI1FC-QF4
• SG-XPCI2FC-QF4
• SG-XPCI1FC-EM4-Z
• SG-XPCI2FC-EM4-Z
• SG-XPCIE2FC-QB4-Z
• SG-XPCIE1FC-QF4
• SG-XPCIE2FC-QF4
• SG-XPCIE1FC-EM4
• SG-XPCIE2FC-EM4
• A6795A
• H6826A
• AB378A
• IBM Feature Code 6239
• IBM Feature Code 5758/9

Supported Server Platforms

The following server platforms are compatible with the Brocade 5100 switch.

Sun Fire x64 Servers

• Sun Fire V40z
• Sun Fire X2100
• Sun Fire X2200 (M2)
• Sun Fire X4140/4240/4440
• Sun Fire X4150/4450
• Sun Fire X4100/4200 (M2)
• Sun Fire X4600 (M2)
• Sun Blade 6000 Modular System
• Sun Blade 8000 Modular System

Sun Fire SPARC Servers

• Sun Fire 4900/6900
• Sun Fire V210/240/250
• Sun Fire Netra 240
• Sun Fire V125
• Sun Fire V440
• Sun Fire V445
• Sun Fire V215/245
• Sun Fire V480/490
• Sun Fire V880/890
• Sun Fire V1280
• Sun Fire Netra 1280
• Sun Fire 2900
• Sun Fire 4800/4810
• Sun Fire 6800
• Sun Fire T5120/5520
• Sun Fire T5140/5240
• Sun Fire E20K/E25K
• Sun Fire T1000/T2000
• Sun SPARC Enterprise M4000/5000/8000/9000 servers

Installing the Switch in a Brocade SAN

The Brocade 5100 switch is delivered with Brocade FOS v6.1.0 (minimum). Brocade FOS v6.1.0 is 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 5100 switch when operating in a Brocade SAN.

• Silkworm 3200 and 3800
• Silkworm 3250, 3850, 3900, 24000
• Brocade 4100
• Brocade 4900
• Brocade 200E
• Brocade 48000
• Brocade 5000
• Brocade 7500
• Silkworm 12000
• Brocade DCX Backbone

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.

• Application programming interface (API)
• Brocade Fabric Manager v5.5.0
• Java Plug-in 1.6.0 (minimum)
• Telnet and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management access
• Web Tools 6.1.0 - requires Mozilla Firefox 2.0

Supported Protocol

At this time, the Brocade 5100 switch does not support FICON connectivity to classic McDATA fabrics. FICON support in classic McDATA fabrics is currently in qualification.

Installing the Switch in a McDATA SAN

Brocade FOS v6.1.0 enables the Brocade 5100 switch to support both McDATA Fabric Mode 'interopmode 2' and McDATA Open Fabric Mode 'interopmode 3'.

• Interopmode 2 allows connectivity to Brocade Enterprise OS (M-EOS) fabrics running in McDATA Fabric Mode. M-EOS fabrics must be operating with M-EOS v9.6.2 (minimum).
• Interopmode 3 allows connectivity to M-EOS fabrics running in Open Fabric Mode. M-EOS fabrics must be operating with M-EOS v9.6.2 (minimum).

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 v6.1.0. 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 5100 switch when operating in a McDATA SAN. The switches must run M-EOS(c,n) revision 9.6.2 (minimum).

• Intrepid 6140 and 10000
• Sphereon or M type 4300, 4400, 4500 and 4700

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.

• Application programming interface (API)
• Brocade EFCM 9.6.1 (minimum) and Brocade FOS v6.1.0 for managing Brocade 5100 switches in McDATA environments
• Brocade Fabric Manager v5.5.0
• Telnet and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management access

Supported Protocol

FICON is not supported with Brocade FOS v6.1.0 in McDATA fabrics.

Downloading and Installing Patches

The following tasks provide instructions for downloading and installing patches for the Brocade 5100 switch. See Firmware Requirements for the required or recommended firmware versions and associated patch IDs.

Downloading Patches

1. Access the SunSolve^SM 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.

Known Issues

Brocade FOS v6.1.0 contains two known issues that will be addressed in future Brocade FOS releases.

Temperature Warnings

Bug 6682988 (Brocade DEFECT000211900) - Warnings of excessive high temperature could be seen on some 5100 switches.

Workaround - Ensure that the Brocade 5100 switch is properly rackmounted and not resting on a flat surface.

Zoning Configuration Errors

Bug 6684077 (Brocade DEFECT000215612) - The enabling of zoning configuration changes fails with errors.

Workaround - This occurs when Brocade 3800 switches are present in the fabric and the administrator runs cfgenable immediately after running cfgsave. The workaround is to either skip the cfgsave step, as it is unnecessary, or wait one or two minutes after running cfgsave before running cfgenable.

Related Documentation

For more information on the Brocade 5100 switch, refer to the following documents:

• The Brocade 5100 QuickStart Guide (Brocade P/N 53-1000891-01) for an overview to help experienced installers unpack, install, and configure a Brocade 5100 switch quickly.
• The Brocade 5100 Hardware Reference Manual (Brocade P/N 53-1000854-01) for a complete set of Brocade 5100 switch installation procedures and an overview of the switch hardware.
• The Brocade 5100 Power Supply and Fan Assembly Replacement Procedure (Brocade P/N 53-1000856-01)
• The Slide Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure (Brocade P/N 53-0001625-14)
• The Mid-Mount Rack Kit (Brocade P/N 53-0001607-06)
• The Fixed Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure (Brocade P/N 53-0000244-11)
• The Brocade FOS release notes available with the patch or from Brocade online at:
  http://www.brocadeconnect.com/index.jsp.

A login is required, but registration is free with a valid Brocade switch World Wide Name (WWN). Only customers that purchase a service plan from Brocade are able to download firmware from Brocade Connect.

• The Sun document Brocade SilkWorm Switch and SilkWorm Director Sun Rackmounting Guide, part number 817-0066-18, available at: http://docs.sun.com.

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This document contains important information about the Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d, which is used with the following:

• 3250, 3850, 3900, 4100, and 4900 switches
• 200E switch
• 7500 SAN router and switch
• 24000 and 48000 directors

Read this document so that you are aware of issues or requirements that can affect the installation and operation of Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d in a Sunstorage area network (SAN).

This document contains the following sections:

Features in This Release

For a list of the new features introduced in this firmware patch, refer to the Brocade document Brocade Fabric OS v5.1.0d Release Notes v1.0, available with patch
122185-02. For instructions on downloading this firmware patch, see To Download and Install Brocade Firmware Version 5.1.0d.

Supported Hardware and Software

This section lists the storage platforms, host operating systems, management software, and fabric operating systems supported by Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d.

Supported Storage Platforms

• Sun StorEdge 3510 and 3511 FC arrays
• Sun StorEdge 6120 and 6130 arrays
• Sun StorageTek 6140 and 6540 arrays
• Sun StorEdge T3 array with full fabric
• Sun StorEdge 6320 system
• Sun StorEdge 6920 system
• Sun StorEdge 9900 series system
• Sun StorageTek FlexLine 380 array
• Sun StorEdge Fibre Channel 9840B, 9840C, 9940B, SDLT 600, LTO-2 and LTO-3 FC tape drives
• Sun StorEdge FC420 FC-SCSI Bridge for L25 and L100 tape libraries with the SG-XFCCARD2-C LVD SCSI to Fibre Channel Card or the SG-XFC420CARD-MOD Fibre Channel / LVD Internal Bridge
• C4 tape library with the SG-XFCCARD2-C LVD SCSI to Fibre Channel Card
• FC Robots: L180/L700 1G (FL mode), L180, L700 2G (Full Fabric), L500 2G (Full Fabric), L8500 2G (Full Fabric)

Host Operating Systems

The following operating systems running on hosts on the SAN are compatible with Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d:

Solaris

• Solaris 8 Operating System (OS) 04/01 with the latest security patches
• Solaris 9 OS
• Solaris 10 for SPARC
• Solaris 10 for x64/x86

Linux

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 OS (IA32, AMD64)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 OS (IA32, AMD64)
• SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 OS (IA32, AMD64)
• SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 OS (IA32, AMD64)

Microsoft Windows

• Windows Server 2000 (IA32)
• Windows Server 2003 (IA32, AMD64)

SAN Foundation

• Sun StorageTek SAN Foundation software, minimum 4.4.9 release

Brocade Management Software

The following management software is compatible with Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d:

• Advanced WebTool v.5.1.0 - requires Mozilla 1.6
• Java Plug-in 1.4.2 (minimum version)
• Fabric Manager v.5.1
• Application programming interface (API)
• Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH), and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management access

Brocade Fabric OS Support

TABLE 1 summarizes the versions of the Brocade Fabric OS that are supported in conjunction with this release. Use the current software release versions to optimize the benefits of a SAN.

Downloading and Installing the Firmware

This section provides instructions for downloading and installing Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d.

Use the following procedure to retrieve Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d.

1. Access the SunSolve web site at:

2. Accept the terms and conditions of the license agreement.

3. Click Patches and Updates under the Support category.

4. Under PatchFinder, type the patch ID 122185, 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 README file that contains installation instructions and any special guidelines by doing one of the following:

• Print the page as it is displayed.
• Click Printer Friendly Page, and then print the page.

7. Download the patch by clicking on either HTTP or FTP in the following line:

Download Patch (nn,nnn,nnn bytes) HTTP FTP

8. When you have finished downloading the patch, install the patch by following the instructions in the patch README file.

Related Documentation

For other information regarding the Brocade firmware version 5.1.0d, refer to the following files:

• The Sun release notes Brocade 7500 Switch Hardware Release Notes, part number 819-7570-10, available at http://docs.sun.com
• The Brocade Fabric OS v5.1.0d Release Notes, available with patch 122185-02. For more information, see To Download and Install Brocade Firmware Version 5.1.0d.

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