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CBR 9.1 issue

I have 26 - DS24M2 and I'm getting the following error when I tried to back them up using CBR.   CBR Results ----------- Retrieving Firmware Version... Firmware version: 09.08.01 Firmware build id: 2...

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how to get all f-ports of gateway through SMIS browser?

I am working on Brocade 200e switch(access gateway). I want to get all the F-ports of gateway through SMIS browser. Could you please guide me for getting all F-ports in the browser? The SMIS browser...

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Change Fabric ID in Fabric with virtual and non-virtual switches

Hi,   We have a SAN fabric consisting of a normal FC-switch (not supporting virtual switches) and one Brocade director DCX-4S. Within the director we are using virtual switches. There is an ISL between...

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After migration from Mcdata to brocade..issues with alias...WWN shows up...

After migration from Mcdata to brocade..issues with alias...WWN shows up along with the alias in a zone.

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CR4s-8

Does anyone know if you can use a CR4s-8 to replace a CR8 in a DCX?

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Loop protection mechanism in fibre channel protocol?

Hi guys,   Is there a loop protection mechanism built into the FC protocol? Meaning, is it possible for an FC frame to loop endlessly between/within switches?   I'm new to fibre channel and am just...

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Invalid Tx work count and Invalid CRC count in HBA

Hi Techies,,, Server team receiving Invalid Tx work count and Invalid CRC count in HBA and at switch SFP all error count shows as zero. We have changed the SFP at switch port and replaced the new...

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Brocade DCX - Port does not support L-port

I cannot change a port to an L port on my DCX - WHY??? Even in the GUI the L port is grayed out. Is this a licenseing thing? Something enabled? Disabled?

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Password Expiration Settings

Hello All,   In my organization we have a mandatory password expiration setting of 60 days.  I have set this using the passwdcfg command - however, there are accounts which I would like to have never...

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Multi Protocol Router configuration for multi site??

anyone can help me for setting up Multi Protocol Router (MPR) for multi site. current condition now 1. 2 sites connected FCIPtunnel 16 (site A - site B) shack hand using WWN switch, status UP   new...

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Best practice for attaching another SAN switch

Hello All,   We have two  Brocade 5100 — 40 Port 8-Gbit/sec. we are left with only 3 ports in each switch. we have 4 brocade 300 with us( all the ports are enabled).   could any one suggest how we can...

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Compare latency on 16 Gb ISL and Virtual router connection

Can you compare latency on 16 Gb ISL and 16 Gb and connection via FC-FC Virtual router with 16 Gb link on both side. Virtual router is configure on DCX-8510-8 witch FC16-48 Port Blade. For connection...

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Password Distribution Between SAN's and To Access Gateway?

Hello All,   I am curious if it is possible to distribute the account/password database and/or IPFilter Policies across redundant SAN's or, more importantly, to devices configured as access gateways....

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E Ports on Brocade 20-Port 4Gb SAN Module

Guys, I have a simple question, Does the Brocade 20-Port 4Gb SAN Switch Module for IBM blade chassis support E ports to setup an ISL? or does it require a special licenses? Cheers, Kisanka

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DCX + FCoE + ICL - is it possible to configure?

Hi,   my question is simple: is it possible to configure Brocade DCX director with FCoE10-24 blade to carry out the traffic beeetween two DCX directors over the Inter Connection Links or should I use...

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Brocade Silkworm EOL/EOS notification

Good morning.  Is there a centralized location either on Brocade Connect or the Brocade.com website where all End of Life and End of Support notifications for Brocade switches can be found?   Thank you...

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ISL and Principal switch selection.

Hello, I have a Brocade 200E (24 port switch) in the production. I have to connect one "EMC DS-300B" switch to the production switch without any I/O interruption to the devices connected to the...

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Firmware upgrade order

Hi   I have this SAN Design - 1 switch SAN768b connected to an extension B7800. I'm planning to upgrade their firmware release; However, is there any order to start? I'm thinking start upgrading the...

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BR825 Error : Adapter 1/0 boot adapter failed /

We have following HBA installed in one of the server getting the below given errors. Request your help in fixing the same(if you have any workaround or information why we are getting these errors”...

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Error message when booting a 12000 switch

Hi, I get an error message when booting a 12000 switch. Any recommendations?   Geir

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