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- Fabric OS v6.4.0
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Brocade Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
This document provides step-by-step instructions for administrators to configure and manage Brocade switches running Fabric OS v6.4.0. It covers core features like Fibre Channel services, routing, user accounts, and hardware management. The guide includes detailed procedures for setting up network interfaces, managing ports and blades, configuring routing policies, and securing access via role-based controls. It also details supported hardware platforms and software features for Brocade switches from 200E to DCX Backbone.
Read onlineBrocade Fabric OS v6.4.0 specifications
| Supported Software Version | Fabric OS v6.4.0 |
|---|---|
| Document Publication Date | 13 September 2010 |
| Document Publication Number | 53-1001764-02 |
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Disassembly, diagnostics and part numbers, for repair.
Instruction set, parameters and examples for configuring or programming the device.
Questions answered in these manuals
Which hardware platforms does this guide support?
This guide supports the Brocade DCX Backbone, FC8-16, FC8-32, FC8-48, Brocade 5300, 5100, 300, and the Brocade VA-40FC hardware.
What new hardware platform was added in the March 2010 update?
The March 2010 update added support for the Brocade VA-40FC hardware.
Which hardware platforms support FCIP as described in this manual?
The supported platforms include Brocade DCX and DCX-4S with FX8-24 blades, the 7800 Switch, Brocade DCX/DCX-4S or 48000 with FR4-18i blades, the 7500 Switch, and the 7500E Switch.
What new features are included in this manual?
This manual applies to FCIP support in Fabric OS version 6.4.0 and later releases, featuring support for IPSec, VLAN and DSCP tagging, and VEX ports on the FX8-24 blade.
What is the purpose of this document?
This document describes troubleshooting procedures for Fabric OS v6.4.0.
From: Brocade Fabric OS v6.4.0 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide
Which specific features are supported in this version?
This edition adds support for the Rolling Reboot Detection feature and the Superping tool.
From: Brocade Fabric OS v6.4.0 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide
