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    • 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.
    • Software download link for Brocade FOS requires activation code
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/Software_download_link_for_Brocade_FOS_requires_activation_code
      Applies to Brocade Fibre Channel (FC) switches Issue When using the NetApp support website for NetApp supported Brocade FC switches assist portal for the first time to download FOS requires activation...Applies to Brocade Fibre Channel (FC) switches Issue When using the NetApp support website for NetApp supported Brocade FC switches assist portal for the first time to download FOS requires activation code and verification code both are not received. Successful login to the Brocade support site does not resolve the issue. Checking e-mail history and spam folder no additional code is found. Unable to download Brocade firmware using assist portal.
    • How to capture a TCPdump on a Brocade switch
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/How_to_capture_a_TCPdump_on_a_Brocade_switch
      Applies to All Brocade Fiber Channel switch platforms All Brocade Fabric OS versions Description This procedure describes how to capture a TCPdump on a Brocade switch for analysis.
    • What is a Fabric Performance Impact Notification (FPIN) frame?
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/What_is_a_Fabric_Performance_Impact_Notification_FPIN_frame
      The FPIN (Fabric Performance Impact Notification) frame is a notification frame transmitted by a fabric port that notifies a given end device of a particular condition for another port in its zone. As...The FPIN (Fabric Performance Impact Notification) frame is a notification frame transmitted by a fabric port that notifies a given end device of a particular condition for another port in its zone. As a result, many port issues can be quickly diagnosed to a greater extent than before. A preliminary registration frame sequence is required from the end devices on the fabric, in order to indicate their support for this mechanism.
    • Error upgrading Brocade switch to Fabric OS v8.0.x
      https://kb.netapp.com/Legacy/Brocade_Legacy/Error_upgrading_Brocade_switch_to_Fabric_OS_v8.0.x
      Applies to Brocade 300 Brocade 5100 Brocade 5300 Brocade 5410 Brocade 5430 Brocade 5431 Brocade 5432 Brocade 5450 Brocade 5460 Brocade 5470 Brocade 5480 Brocade 7800 Brocade DCX Brocade DCX-4S Brocade...Applies to Brocade 300 Brocade 5100 Brocade 5300 Brocade 5410 Brocade 5430 Brocade 5431 Brocade 5432 Brocade 5450 Brocade 5460 Brocade 5470 Brocade 5480 Brocade 7800 Brocade DCX Brocade DCX-4S Brocade Encryption Switch Brocade M5424 Brocade NC-5480 Brocade VA-40FC Fabric OS (FOS) v8.0.x or newer When trying to upgrade a Brocade switch to Fabric OS (FOS) v8.0.x or newer, the following error occurs: Cannot download the requested firmware because the firmware doesn't support this platform.
    • How to obtain older versions of Brocade Fabric OS software/firmware not available through the Broadcom Assist Portal
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/How_to_obtain_older_versions_of_Brocade_Fabric_OS_firmware
      Applies to Brocade Fabric OS versions removed from the Brocade Assist Portal Description Fabric OS firmware that is end of support (EOS) is not available for direct download through the NetApp support...Applies to Brocade Fabric OS versions removed from the Brocade Assist Portal Description Fabric OS firmware that is end of support (EOS) is not available for direct download through the NetApp support site. If a switch is running EOS firmware and requires a stepped upgrade, then the procedure below can be used to obtain it.
    • Privilege separation user sshd does not exist on Brocade Switch
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/Privilege_separation_user_sshd_does_not_exist_on_Brocade_Switch
      Applies to Brocade Fabric Operating System (FOS) Issue Event "Privilege separation user sshd does not exist" occurs after applying encryption
    • How to monitor ISL performance of Brocade Switches
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/How_to_monitor_ISL_performance_of_Brocade_Switches
      Applies to Brocade Fabric OS Description The following procedures are used to monitor performance for Inter-Switch Links (ISL) between two Brocade switches.
    • Brocade FC error on boot failed to mount Ext2
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/Brocade_FC_error_on_boot_failed_to_mount_Ext2
      Applies to Brocade G610 Brocade G620 Brocade G630 Brocade fabric switch does not boot to Fabric OS Connecting using a serial console cable, and power-cycling the switch error message After updating SS...Applies to Brocade G610 Brocade G620 Brocade G630 Brocade fabric switch does not boot to Fabric OS Connecting using a serial console cable, and power-cycling the switch error message After updating SSH certificate switch does not boot Failed to mount Ext2 filesystem hda: task_in_intr: error=0x44 { DriveStatusError UncorrectableError }, LBAsect=473188, sector=473188 A fatal CF card failure has been detected. Please contact your service provider for CF card replacement. BUS error, core dumped
    • Brocade Switch Kernel Panic: D-Cache Search Parity Error
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Broadcom-KBs/ocade_Switch_Kernel_Panic__D_Cache_Search_Parity_Error
      Applies to Brocade FC Switch 6505 FOS 8.2.0b Issue FOS Kernel Panic: Software Fault:Kernel Panic causes switch to reboot or not to boot at all. errdump -a displays entries similar to: Example: [HAM-10...Applies to Brocade FC Switch 6505 FOS 8.2.0b Issue FOS Kernel Panic: Software Fault:Kernel Panic causes switch to reboot or not to boot at all. errdump -a displays entries similar to: Example: [HAM-1004], 16860, CHASSIS, INFO, Brocade6505, Processor rebooted - Software Fault:KernelPanic. The following can be observed in pdshow: Machine check in kernel mode. D-Cache Search Parity Error
    • Brocade Switch CPU usage alert from Monitoring and Alerting Policy Suite (MAPS)
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/Brocade_Switch_CPU_usage_alert_from_Monitoring_and_Alerting_Policy_Suite_MAPS
      Applies to Brocade Fiber Channel Switch Fabric OS (FOS) Monitoring and Alerting Policy Suite (MAPS) Issue Brocade MAPS alert of CPU utilization exceeding 80%. 2020/01/01-12:00:00, [MAPS-1003], 109915,...Applies to Brocade Fiber Channel Switch Fabric OS (FOS) Monitoring and Alerting Policy Suite (MAPS) Issue Brocade MAPS alert of CPU utilization exceeding 80%. 2020/01/01-12:00:00, [MAPS-1003], 109915, SLOT 6 | FID 128, WARNING, NetAppSW01, Chassis, Condition=CHASSIS(CPU>=80.00), Current Value:[CPU,100.00 %], RuleName=defCHASSISCPU_80, Dashboard Category=Switch Resource