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Reboot is observed on the Brocade GEN 6 platform when customers are using CLI scripting
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/Reboot_is_observed_on_the_Brocade_GEN_6_platform_when_customers_are_using_CLI_scripting
Silent Reboot is observed on the X6 platform when customers are using CLI scripting Switch Hang is observed on GEN 6 switches when customers are using CLI scripting Symptom is the switch will not be r...Silent Reboot is observed on the X6 platform when customers are using CLI scripting Switch Hang is observed on GEN 6 switches when customers are using CLI scripting Symptom is the switch will not be reachable from SANNAV and will appear to "hang" Trace Corruption failures are observed on GEN 6 switches when customers are using CLI scripting Symptom is the core dump will fail or be incomplete and the stack trace will show a corruption in the tracing module
How do I assign a portname to my Brocade switch ports?
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/How_do_I_assign_a_portname_to_my_Brocade_switch_ports
Applies to Brocade Description Administrators have the option to assign port names to their Brocade ports. Port names can help identify what devices are expected to be connected to any given port. Thi...Applies to Brocade Description Administrators have the option to assign port names to their Brocade ports. Port names can help identify what devices are expected to be connected to any given port. This helps provide port descriptions for switch administration and Maps notification alerts.
High CPU reported on Brocade switch (prior to FabOS 8.2.3)
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/mc/MC-KBs/High_CPU_reported_on_Brocade_switch
Applies to Fabric MetroCluster Brocade switches FabOS releases prior to 8.2.3 Issue MAPS on one or more switches reports errors similar to the below: [MAPS-1003], 4123, FID 128, WARNING, switch1, Chas...Applies to Fabric MetroCluster Brocade switches FabOS releases prior to 8.2.3 Issue MAPS on one or more switches reports errors similar to the below: [MAPS-1003], 4123, FID 128, WARNING, switch1, Chassis, Condition=CHASSIS(CPU>=80.00), Current Value:[CPU, 98.00 %], RuleName=defCHASSISCPU_80, Dashboard Category=Switch Resource.
Brocade switch reboot/hung with no reason listed
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/Brocade_switch_reboot_hung_with_no_reason_listed
2023/02/23-01:41:34:983319, [PLAT-5093], 1443441/0, SLOT 1 | CHASSIS, INFO, switch, Core Blade Power fail Slot 7 pwr_fail 0x30 pwr_fail_msk 0x33 , modular_ctrl.c, line: 3132, comp:emd, ltime:2023/02/2...2023/02/23-01:41:34:983319, [PLAT-5093], 1443441/0, SLOT 1 | CHASSIS, INFO, switch, Core Blade Power fail Slot 7 pwr_fail 0x30 pwr_fail_msk 0x33 , modular_ctrl.c, line: 3132, comp:emd, ltime:2023/02/23-01:41:34:983148 There aren't any core files that points to a software problem or other clues to point at a hardware issue for either unit and these events happened at roughly the same time on both units, which looks like a power event.
Brocade Fabric Operating System flash storage full
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Broadcom-KBs/ocade_Fabric_Operating_System_flash_storage_full
Applies to Brocade Fabric Operating System (FOS) Issue Flash storage usage exceeds 90% but is not yet at 100% Prevents upgrade due to root mount fullness. Can lead to switch panics Example: 2020/11/20...Applies to Brocade Fabric Operating System (FOS) Issue Flash storage usage exceeds 90% but is not yet at 100% Prevents upgrade due to root mount fullness. Can lead to switch panics Example: 2020/11/20-06:56:06, [MAPS-1021], 963, FID 128, WARNING, switch01, RuleName=defCHASSISFLASH_USAGE_90, Condition=CHASSIS(FLASH_USAGE>=90), Obj:Chassis [ FLASH_USAGE,90 %] has contributed to switch status MARGINAL.
Unable to SSH/Telnet to a Brocade switch
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/Unable_to_SSH_Telnet_to_a_Brocade_switch
Unable to SSH or Telnet to a Brocade Switch. ipfilter --show output confirms TCP Port 22 (SSH) and TCP Port 23 (Telnet) traffic are allowed. 1 any tcp 22 permit 2 any tcp 23 permit 3 any tcp 80 permit...Unable to SSH or Telnet to a Brocade Switch. ipfilter --show output confirms TCP Port 22 (SSH) and TCP Port 23 (Telnet) traffic are allowed. 1 any tcp 22 permit 2 any tcp 23 permit 3 any tcp 80 permit 2020/10/18-13:54:23, [SEC-1329], 67993, FID 128, ERROR, switch1, IPFilter enforcement:Failed to enforce ipfilter policy of IPV4 type because of -24. 2020/10/18-13:54:23, [SEC-1329], 67994, FID 128, ERROR, switch1, IPFilter enforcement:Failed to enforce ipfilter policy of IPV6 type because of -24.
How to change SSH ciphers or MAC algorithms on Brocade FOS
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/How_to_change__SSH_ciphers_or_MAC_algorithms_on_Brocade_FOS
Deprecated SSH Cryptographic Settings
How to retrieve lost Brocade license
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/How_to_retrieve_lost_Brocade_license
Upgraded Brocade support portal to Enterprise level which is required to access the License Portal via the Support Portal Go to the Licensing portal to view your license registered to a serial number ...Upgraded Brocade support portal to Enterprise level which is required to access the License Portal via the Support Portal Go to the Licensing portal to view your license registered to a serial number If the transaction key or license key generated for a license purchased through NetApp is lost it can be retrieved via a non-technical case handled by the NetApp Customer Service Representative (CSR) team.
How to obtain Brocade Fabric OS from NetApp
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/How_to_obtain_Brocade_Fabric_OS_from_NetApp
NetApp provides access to Fabric OS firmware for Brocade switches sold through NetApp. This article explains how to download the firmware.
Brocade switch and CVE-2009-3555
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/Brocade_switch_and_CVE-2009-3555
Applies to Brocade FOS Issue Concern over possible vulnerability to CVE-2009-3555
How to download firmware for Broadcom BES switches
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/mc/MC-KBs/How_to_download_firmware_for_Broadcom_BES_switches
Applies to Broadcom BES switches Description This KB describes the process for downloading firmware for Broadcom BES switches. Note: Netapp does not provide firmware for BES switches - it has to be do...Applies to Broadcom BES switches Description This KB describes the process for downloading firmware for Broadcom BES switches. Note: Netapp does not provide firmware for BES switches - it has to be downloaded from Broadcom site as per the steps provided.