Brocade® Fabric OS®（FOS）6.2 version introduces Virtual Fabrics, which divides a physical switch into multiple logical switches. Each logical switch can be independently established or belong to a logical fabric, and implement independent data paths, fabric architecture configuration, and management.
Brocade Virtual Fabrics provides a flexible way to manage shared storage environments by dividing a physical switch into several logical switches, each belonging to its own logical fabric. Logical fabrics can have independent data paths, zoning, QoS, and inter‑operability modes, allowing customers to allocate resources by department, application, or storage tier without interrupting service.
The document describes how Virtual Fabrics works on 8 Gbit/sec platforms such as Brocade DCX Backbone, DCX‑4S Backbone, 5300 and 5100 switches, and explains compatibility with non‑VF devices, management via the Brocade Data Center Fabric Manager (DCFM), and features like XISL links, frame‑based trunking, and dynamic path selection for high availability. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Supported platform speed | 8 Gbit/sec |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware platforms | Brocade DCX Backbone, DCX‑4S Backbone, 5300 switch, 5100 switch |
Brocade recommends using the Brocade Data Center Fabric Manager (DCFM) to create and manage logical switches and fabrics.