We have two Titan 3200 ver. 8.1.2353.06. Currently they are attached to the disk storage through a brocade 48000 FC switch FOS ver. 5.2.2. We plan on retiring the 48000 brocade switch soon and move the Titans to new brocades 6510 FOS vers. 7.0.2. will the Titan be compatible with 6510 and the 7.0 version of the Brocade firmware? where can I get the compatibility matrix for this?
Thank you,
-D
You can get it from the HDS portal.
https://support.hds.com/en_us/user/tech-tips/c/2015/01_052772.html
Here is a screen shot:
Thank you Joel. Question since I am not familiar with the Hitachi systems and their versions. what is the difference between the three columns? So since my new switch is 6510, does that mean the Titans will work fine as long as the brocade is upgraded to 7.2.1a?
Also does the version on the Titans matter? They are on 8.1.2353.06.
Thanks again
-Daniel
The columns show the hardware, the latest GA version, the recommended and the minimum version for the BOS.
Info from the HDS article
Notes: 1. 7800 – It is strongly recommended that you only upgrade to 7.2.1d due to a known issue; see Alert BROCAD_081802. 2. FICON–FOS7.2.1d is approved for FICON ACCELERATION (previous FICON versions of FOS are not). |
GA (Generally Available and higher than RGA) – Generally available firmware that is newer than the RGA version and does not have much field runtime. This code should only be considered for an upgrade or installation if it contains fixes, features or functions that are not in the RGA version that are considered essential for the customers environment (please consult FOS Release Notes). RGA (Recommended Generally Available) – Contains a high number of fixes, features and functions and has been installed in a number of machines without major incidents. We recommend this level for installations and upgrades unless one of the newer GA levels contains a fix, feature or function that is essential for your customer's environment (please consult FOS Release Notes). MGA (Mandatory Generally Available) – This is the minimum firmware level that is supported on this product and was set because of serious problems in lower firmware levels (please refer to alerts). Any machines running firmware lower than this must be upgraded to a higher level, preferably the RGA level or a higher GA level in the "RGA and higher firmware" table above. It is possible for the MGA level to also be the RGA level. When this is the case, then it will be placed in the "RGA and higher firmware" table. |
Brocade technical alerts: May 2015 – BROCAD_082600 Brocade DCX with 1G Compact Flash cannot upgrade to 7.x FOS. April 2015 – BROCAD_082514 Firmware upgrade fails with Feature FICON High Integrity Fabrics. April 2015 – BROCAD_082326 Brocade 6520 I2C BUS issue. November 2014 – BROCAD_081802 Critical Brocade 7800 firmware issues. February 2014 – BROCAD_080375 Memory Leak on 7800 and DCX FCIP blades with 7.2.x firmware. February 2014 – BROCAD_080345 Brocade switches using Virtual Fabrics may cause hosts to lose access to targets with FOS 7.2.x. |
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Number:01_052772r3 Affected product(s): Brocade directors and switches. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Overview: This is a courtesy notification of the latest HDS qualified Brocade FOS firmware levels. HiFIRE should always be referenced for specific firmware levels based on specific configuration information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description: The following are the latest HDS-endorsed firmware levels for Brocade products and are available for immediate download via the MyBrocade Partner site. It is strongly recommended that you upgrade to the latest endorsed firmware levels. Updates are in bold. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fibre Channel – Open Systems:
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Hitachi TrueCopy and Hitachi Universal Replicator (HUR):
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IBM® FICON®:
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Notes: 1. 7800 – It is strongly recommended that you only upgrade to 7.2.1d due to a known issue; see Alert BROCAD_081802. 2. FICON–FOS7.2.1d is approved for FICON ACCELERATION (previous FICON versions of FOS are not). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GA (Generally Available and higher than RGA) – Generally available firmware that is newer than the RGA version and does not have much field runtime. This code should only be considered for an upgrade or installation if it contains fixes, features or functions that are not in the RGA version that are considered essential for the customers environment (please consult FOS Release Notes). RGA (Recommended Generally Available) – Contains a high number of fixes, features and functions and has been installed in a number of machines without major incidents. We recommend this level for installations and upgrades unless one of the newer GA levels contains a fix, feature or function that is essential for your customer's environment (please consult FOS Release Notes). MGA (Mandatory Generally Available) – This is the minimum firmware level that is supported on this product and was set because of serious problems in lower firmware levels (please refer to alerts). Any machines running firmware lower than this must be upgraded to a higher level, preferably the RGA level or a higher GA level in the "RGA and higher firmware" table above. It is possible for the MGA level to also be the RGA level. When this is the case, then it will be placed in the "RGA and higher firmware" table. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brocade technical alerts: May 2015 – BROCAD_082600 Brocade DCX with 1G Compact Flash cannot upgrade to 7.x FOS. April 2015 – BROCAD_082514 Firmware upgrade fails with Feature FICON High Integrity Fabrics. April 2015 – BROCAD_082326 Brocade 6520 I2C BUS issue. November 2014 – BROCAD_081802 Critical Brocade 7800 firmware issues. February 2014 – BROCAD_080375 Memory Leak on 7800 and DCX FCIP blades with 7.2.x firmware. February 2014 – BROCAD_080345 Brocade switches using Virtual Fabrics may cause hosts to lose access to targets with FOS 7.2.x. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Thank you very much. Great information!
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Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) Supported Brocade File Operating System (FOS) Levels
Number:01_052772r3
Affected product(s):
Brocade directors and switches.
Overview:
This is a courtesy notification of the latest HDS qualified Brocade FOS firmware levels. HiFIRE should always be referenced for specific firmware levels based on specific configuration information.
Description:
The following are the latest HDS-endorsed firmware levels for Brocade products and are available for immediate download via the MyBrocade Partner site. It is strongly recommended that you upgrade to the latest endorsed firmware levels.
Updates are in bold.
Fibre Channel – Open Systems:
Product
HDS Latest GA Firmware
RGA - HDS Recommend Firmware
MGA - HDS Minimum Recommend Firmware
(release date)
8510-8 / 8510-4 / 6500
7.2.1e / 7.3.1b / 7.4.0a
7.2.1d
7.2.1a (29 April 2014)
DCX / DCX-4S
7.2.1e / 7.3.1b / 7.4.0a
7.2.1d
7.2.1a (29 April 2014)
300 / 5300 / 5100 / 7800
7.2.1e / 7.3.1a / 7.4.0a
7.2.1d
7.2.1a (29 April 2014)
48000
6.4.3g
6.4.3g
6.4.3a (2 August 2012)
7500 / 7500e
6.4.3g
6.4.3g
6.4.3a (2 August 2012)
Hitachi TrueCopy and Hitachi Universal Replicator (HUR):
Product
HDS Latest GA Firmware
RGA - HDS Recommended Firmware
MGA - HDS Minimum Recommend Firmware
(release date)
8510-8 / 8510-4 / 6500
7.2.1e / 7.3.1b / 7.4.0a
7.2.1d
7.2.1a (29 April 2014)
DCX / DCX-4S
7.2.1e / 7.3.1b / 7.4.0a
7.2.1d
7.2.1a (29 April 2014)
300 / 5300 / 5100 / 7800*
7.2.1e / 7.3.1b / 7.4.0a
7.2.1d
7.2.1a (29 April 2014)
48000
6.4.3g
6.4.3f
6.4.3a (2 August 2012)
7500 / 7500e
6.4.3g
6.4.3f
6.4.3a (2 August 2012)
7840
7.3.0c
7.3.0c
7.3.0a (8 August 2014)
IBM® FICON®:
Product
HDS Latest GA Firmware
RGA - HDS Recommended Firmware
MGA - HDS Minimum Recommend Firmware
(release date)
7500 / 48000
6.4.2a
6.4.2a
6.4.2a (19 August 2011)
5300 / 5100 / 7800
7.1.0c / 7.2.1d / 7.3.0b (Note 1)
7.2.1d
7.2.0d (29 April 2014)
DCX / DCX4S
7.1.0c / 7.2.1d / 7.3.0b (Note 1)
7.2.1d
7.2.0d (29 April 2014)
8510-8 / 8510-4 / 6500
7.1.0c / 7.2.1d / 7.3.0b (Note 1)
7.2.1d
7.2.0d (29 April 2014)
Notes:
1. 7800 – It is strongly recommended that you only upgrade to 7.2.1d due to a known issue; see Alert BROCAD_081802.
2. FICON–FOS7.2.1d is approved for FICON ACCELERATION (previous FICON versions of FOS are not).
GA (Generally Available and higher than RGA) – Generally available firmware that is newer than the RGA version and does not have much field runtime. This code should only be considered for an upgrade or installation if it contains fixes, features or functions that are not in the RGA version that are considered essential for the customers environment (please consult FOS Release Notes).
RGA (Recommended Generally Available) – Contains a high number of fixes, features and functions and has been installed in a number of machines without major incidents. We recommend this level for installations and upgrades unless one of the newer GA levels contains a fix, feature or function that is essential for your customer's environment (please consult FOS Release Notes).
MGA (Mandatory Generally Available) – This is the minimum firmware level that is supported on this product and was set because of serious problems in lower firmware levels (please refer to alerts). Any machines running firmware lower than this must be upgraded to a higher level, preferably the RGA level or a higher GA level in the "RGA and higher firmware" table above. It is possible for the MGA level to also be the RGA level. When this is the case, then it will be placed in the "RGA and higher firmware" table.
Brocade technical alerts:
May 2015 – BROCAD_082600 Brocade DCX with 1G Compact Flash cannot upgrade to 7.x FOS.
April 2015 – BROCAD_082514 Firmware upgrade fails with Feature FICON High Integrity Fabrics.
April 2015 – BROCAD_082326 Brocade 6520 I2C BUS issue.
November 2014 – BROCAD_081802 Critical Brocade 7800 firmware issues.
February 2014 – BROCAD_080375 Memory Leak on 7800 and DCX FCIP blades with 7.2.x firmware.
February 2014 – BROCAD_080345 Brocade switches using Virtual Fabrics may cause hosts to lose access to targets with FOS 7.2.x.