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Compatibility
The following tables list the interoperability matrix with Brocade and non-Brocade parts. The tested software
versions on the parts are also provided in the table. For Brocade parts, it is recommended that you use the
latest software versions to get the best benefits.
Latest information on the effective end-of-life dates for all versions of software (NOS or FOS) is available on the
Brocade website at:
http://my.brocade.com
SUPPORTED SWITCH
SOFTWARE RELEASE
BROCADE
BR8000
v7.0.0a
VDX6720-60
V2.1.1
VDX6720-24
V2.1.1
VDX6730-60
V2.1.1
Other Vendor
Cisco Nexus 5000
v4.1(3)N2(1a)
BX900 CHASSIS SUPPORT
Server
Blade Type
OS Type
C.N.A
Emulex BE3-based mezz card
MC-CNA112E
BX924 S2
Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2003 SP1
64-Bit,
VMware ESX 4.1, RedHat EL 6.1 64-bit
BX960 S1
RedHat EL 6.1 64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2
BX920 S3
RedHat EL 6.1 64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2
BX924 S3
Windows Server 2008 R2
Emulex BE2-based mezz card
MC-CNA102E
BX924 S2
Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2003 SP1
64-Bit,
VMware ESX 4.1, RedHat EL 6.1 64-bit
BX960 S1
RedHat EL 6.1 64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2
BX920 S3
RedHat EL 6.1 64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2
BX924 S3
Windows Server 2008 R2
*Intel Niantic-based mezz card
MC-I599
BX924 S2
Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2003 SP1
64-Bit,
VMware ESX 4.1, RedHat EL 6.1 64-bit
BX960 S1
RedHat EL 6.1 64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2