vdx 6710 VLAN
Hi there, I am not able to create any VLAN on VDX 6710. Secondly how to convert the VDX to standalone mode so that it can work as a layer 2 switch. Regards, farz
View ArticleNeed to clear ARP everytime when switching to backup server ON VDX 6720
Hi , Am using VDX 6720 it connecting with VM runing windows cluster if active sever fail not able to reach backup server. After clearing ARP on VDX 6720 able to reach backup server. Need your...
View ArticleLink Init Fails - Only in BIOS
Hi, We have a few machines with 1020 CNAs in them running 3.1 firmware. Trying to setup Boot From SAN, althought he systems are already working on the fabric just fine (just booting locally. When...
View ArticleVDX6730 - in-band management (newbe)
Given: HW: VDX 6730 in VCS mode. NOS: show sys | incl NOS NOS Version : 3.0.1 Task: Configure in-band management on VLAN ID 1 for a VDX
View ArticleFCoE initialization issues on 1020 CNA & Nexus 7k
Hi, We recently started using FCoE SANs in our environment. Servers are IBM Server X with the Dual Port 1020 CNA installed. SAN implementation on a Cisco Nexus 7k with an F1-32 port module installed....
View ArticleCan't change management port gateway-address on VDX
First off, I appreciate any help you can give me. I'm new to Brocade but have a Cisco background. I have some new VDX 6720s running NOS 3.0.1. When I set up the management port initially, it was...
View ArticleNOS 4.0 availability
Hello Community, According to my SE, NOS4.0 was set for GA on 7/26. I can't see it under Download section of MyBrocade Portal... Can someone confirm it's there ? Thanks.
View ArticleBrocade VDX 6710 ISL to Brocade 8000
From Release Notes: 1 The VDX 6730 is the only VDX platform that supports the FC ports necessary to form an IFL connection to an FC SAN. Other VDX platforms may participate in the VCS fabric, but...
View ArticleChange VCS ID in an ethernet fabric
Hello, We have a running ethernet fabric (2 VDX6730-76) running NOS3.0.1. We would like to change the VCS ID for another one ? Are there any forseeable impacts ? Will we loose some configuration...
View ArticleVDX 6730-32 IP Helper Address NOS 3.0.1
I have been looking for this for a while now. How do I set up an IP helper address on the VDX cluster ? I know this has been asked before here How to configure "ip helper-address" on VDX NOS 3.0x ?...
View ArticleSummary of new features and enhancements added in NOS v4.0.0
Brocade Network Operating System (NOS) v4.0.0 is a new release to support new platforms, new features, and improved scalability on all VDX platforms. Brocade VCS Fabric Technology provides a new level...
View ArticleOTP and GTC - Multi-factor Authentication
Does the Brocade VDX Switches support other methods of authentication for a user (for example, MSCHAPv2, LEAP, generic token card (GTC), or one-time password (OTP) and use the corresponding...
View ArticleDual-Mode command for VLAN not present in Fabric OS on Converged Switch
Does anyone know if configuring an external 10Gb interface trunk switchport as dual-mode (to allow tagged and untagged packets) is supported on a Brocade 10Gb converged switch? I'm using FOS CEE 6.3...
View ArticleMigrating BNA from 12.0.x to 12.1
Hello Community, Except from downloading 12.1 installation package and clicking next, is there something special to know ? I launched the executable file but it seems like to me it's starting a new...
View Article8000 Factory Reset / Password Reset
Trying to get my pair of new demo 8000 units from brocade up and working with on IP for managment. Serial TTY: swd77 console login: admin Password: 2010/05/24-17:12:01, [SEC-1192], 17, FID 128,...
View ArticleReserved VLANs on VDX-6730 (NOS 4)
Hi We just failed to create VLAN 4001 on our VDX-6730. After some searching I found the reserved-vlan documentation. It states: "For a Brocade VDX 6720 switch, the default reserved space is 128...
View ArticleUnable to configure fcoe on Brocade VDX 6720
Hi, I am new to brocade switches and I am unable to find exact steps to configure and manage FCoE on Brocade VDX 6720 switches. Please let me know if is any KB or documentation that explains FCoE...
View ArticleOracle VM 3 driver for Brocade FC 1860 Adapter
Hi guys, Does anyone know where I can download Oracle VM 3 driver for FC 1860 Adapter? Thanks in advance, Fernando
View ArticleUnable to configure fcoe on Brocade VDX 6720
I am new to brocade switches and need exact steps to configure fcoe on VDX 6720. I am unable to find any KB or community discussions related to this subject. Please help
View ArticlePolicy-based routing possible with VDX 8770?
I've been using PBRs on both an old BI-RX16 and newer MLXe-8 to rewrite the next hop on traffic coming from private subnets of HPC clusters to multiple dedicated NAT hosts with success. Essentially...
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