Can different Brocade switch platforms and FOS be cascaded through ISL?
Applies to
- Brocade Fron-end SAN data switches
- Fabric OS(FOS)
Answer
- According to Fabric OS Release note, refer to Fabric OS Compatibility section to check fabric OS Interoperability
Example: Fabric OS 9.0.1b Release Notes


- This is an interoperability matrix given by Broadcom and this can be checked in specific version release notes.
- If the FOS is in line with the matrix, the switches with the designated versions from the above screenshot can cascade with other switches.