Brocade Fabric OS v7.1.2a Release Notes v1.0

WebTools Compatibility
FOS v7.1.2a is qualified and supported with Oracle JRE 1.7.0 update 25, update 45, and update 51.
Launching WebTools with Oracle JRE 1.7.0 update 51 through Brocade Network Advisor is only supported
on version 12.1.5 or later. With JRE 1.7.0 update 51, users could see some browser warning messages
that can be ignored.
SMI Compatibility
• It is important to note that host SMI-S agents cannot be used to manage switches running FOS v7.1.0
If users want to manage a switch running FOS v7.1.0 using SMI-S interface, they must use Brocade
Network Advisor’s integrated SMI agent.
Fabric OS Compatibility
The following table lists the earliest versions of Brocade software supported in this release, that is, the earliest
supported software versions that interoperate. Brocade recommends using the latest software versions to get
the greatest benefit from the SAN.
To ensure that a configuration is fully supported, always check the appropriate SAN, storage or blade server
product support page to verify support of specific code levels on specific switch platforms prior to installing on
your switch. Use only FOS versions that are supported by the provider.
For a list of the effective end-of-life dates for all versions of Fabric OS, visit the following Brocade Web site:
http://www.brocade.com/support/end_of_life.jsp
Supported Products and FOS Interoperability
Brocade 2000-series switches Not supported, end of support
(December 2007)
Brocade 3200, 3800 Direct E-port connections are not
supported – must use FCR
Brocade 3000 Direct E-port connections are not
supported – must use FCR v3.2.1c
3
Silkworm 3016, 3250, 3850, 3900, 24000 Direct E-port connections are not
supported – must use FCR
4100, 4900, 7500, 7500e, 5000, 200E, 48K
Brocade 4012, 4016, 4018, 4020, 4024, 4424
v6.2.2 or later
6
Silkworm 12000 v5.0.x
3
(Direct E_Port connections are
not supported – must use FCR)
Brocade 5410, 5480, 5424, 5450, 5460, 5470, NC-5480
v6.2.0 or later
6
Brocade DCX, 300, 5100, 5300
v6.1.0e and later
2 6 8
VA-40FC
v6.2.1_vfc
6
, v6.2.2 or later
6
Brocade DCX-4S
v6.2.0 or later
6 8
Brocade DCX with FS8-18 blade(s), Brocade Encryption Switch
v6.1.1_enc or later
6
Brocade 7800, DCX and DCX-4S with FCOE10-24 or FX8-24 blades
V6.3.0 or later
Brocade 8000
V6.1.2_CEE1 or later
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