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Brocade SilkWorm 3200 and SilkWorm 3800 Switches
Configuration Limitations
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AGE 10 QLOGIC SWITCH INTEROPERABILITY GUIDE
VERSION 1.0, MARCH 2003
Configuration Limitations
The configuration limitations are as follows:
■ The following Brocade software implementations may not be supported in QLogic fabrics.
NOTE: Existing Brocade switches retain all features that are available with Brocade switches
once the IBM eServer BladeCenter Fibre Channel Switch Module is integrated into
a heterogeneous fabric. Brocade features do not generate interswitch traffic. As such,
they can be included in multi-vendor fabrics, but function on Brocade switches only.
❑ Brocade QuickLoop
❑ Brocade QuickLoop Fabric Assist
❑ Brocade Remote Switch
❑ Brocade Extended Fabric
❑ Brocade Trunking
❑ Brocade Advanced Performance Monitor
❑ Brocade Secure Fabric OS
❑ Brocade Fabric Services
❑ Alias Server
❑ Management Server
❑ Platform Support
❑ Virtual Channels
❑ Broadcast Zones
■ When merging Brocade and QLogic fabrics, a maximum of 31 switches can be configured.
Supported Switches and Firmware Versions
The following QLogic switches have been tested in the QLogic environment and comply with the
FC-SW-2 standard. QLogic switches have tested interoperable with the following switches from
Brocade that comply with the FC-SW-2 standard.
ATTENTION!!
When updating Brocade firmware, the switch may default to a proprietary
operating mode. Therefore, after a firmware update, verify that the switch is still
set to Interoperability mode (see “Operating Mode Configuration” on page 37).
QLogic and Brocade Supported Switch and Firmware Versions
Manufacturer Switch Model Firmware Version
QLogic SANbox2-8 Switch 1.3.x and above
SANbox2-16 Switch 1.3.x and above
SANbox2-64 Switch 1.5.x and above
Brocade SilkWorm 3200 Switch 3.0.2g and above
SilkWorm 3800 Switch 3.0.2g and above