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Leverage these informative resources to learn more about Brocade networking solutions, best practices, training, and much more. You can also view technical documents and resources on MyBrocade, the exclusive Web portal for Brocade customers.

About Support for Foundry Products

Brocade offers a wide variety of service and support options for former Foundry products, including proactive support, residency services, and network monitoring and reporting services. For more information, visit Support plans.

Brocade also offers a broad portfolio of professional services. For additional information, visit Brocade Professional Services.

About Self-Service Support

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Brocade offers 24 x 7 online self-help to customers with a valid support contract. A user ID and password are required to access portions of online support. If you have already purchased Brocade products and have an active support contract, visit Mybrocade to download the latest releases and technical documentation. .

For discussion forums, user-contributed scripts, utilities, and more, visit the Brocade Community.

End-user customers: You must first register your Brocade supported products. Once registered, log into MyBrocade (storage networking customers) or kp.foundrynet.com (IP networking customers) to access release downloads, product documentation, and other self-serve resources.

System Integrator, Reseller, Distributor, and Services/Support Provider: Log into the Mybrocade for release downloads. Register now, if you are not already a member.

About Product Disposal & Recycling

Brocade offers the Take-back and Recycle process to allow you to properly dispose of surplus and End-of-Life (EOL) products. In addition,
Brocade aims to fulfill its obligations under the RoHS Directive by eliminating all banned substances from its products in accordance with the deadlines and exemptions in the RoHS Directive.

Learn More about the WEEE Program

Learn More about the RoHS Compliance

About Drivers & Downloads

Locate the products below to determine how to access drivers, software, and firmware downloads and documentation.

Brocade FC HBA Products: 815, 825, 415, and 425
Select an operating system to download corresponding Software Installer, Drivers, ISO, and technical product documentation such as Release Notes and User Guides.
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Access downloads for other Brocade HBA models.
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Classic Brocade and M-Class Products
If you are an end-user customer whose company has purchased a Brocade Support Contract, you are entitled to phone support and additional online access through MyBrocade. For your convenience, product documentation is available on MyBrocade as well. In order to receive these additional access privileges, each employee at a covered company must submit a service activation request.

If you do not have a support contract with Brocade, and are interested in purchasing one, contact Brocade Support for more information.

If you are an OEM, distributor, reseller, systems integrator, professional services provider, support provider, or developer whose company portfolio includes Brocade products and/or offerings, then you are eligible to access downloads through MyBrocade.  If you are eligible to be a Partner Network member, register now.

Classic Foundry Products
If you are an end-user customer whose company has purchased a Brocade Support Contract, you are entitled to phone support and additional online access through Knowledge Portal. For your convenience, product documentation is available on Knowledge Portal as well. In order to receive these additional access privileges, each employee at a covered company must submit a Service Activation Request.

If you do not have a support contract with Brocade, and are interested in purchasing one, contact Brocade Support for more information.

If you are an OEM, distributor, reseller, systems integrator, professional services provider, support provider, or developer whose company portfolio includes Brocade products and/or offerings, then you are eligible to access downloads through MyBrocade. If you are eligible to be a Partner Network member, register now.

File Management Products
If you are an end-user customer whose company has purchased a Brocade Support Contract, you are entitled to phone support and additional online access through MyBrocade. For your convenience, product documentation is available on MyBrocade as well. In order to receive these additional access privileges, each employee at a covered company must submit a service activation request.

If you do not have a support contract with Brocade, and are interested in purchasing one, contact Brocade Support for more information.

If you are an OEM, distributor, reseller, systems integrator, professional services provider, support provider, or developer whose company portfolio includes Brocade products and/or offerings, then you are eligible to access downloads through the Brocade Partner Network. You do not need to have a direct contractual relationship with Brocade to access the Partner Network. If you are eligible to be a Partner Network member, register now.

File Center
Notice: File Center was retired on July 7, 2008. Software downloads and technical documentation for legacy McDATA products are now available for download on Brocade Extranets: MyBrocade (for end-users), and the Brocade Partner Network (for OEM, Channel and Developer Partners).

About Licensing

Brocade provides software license activation online for most Brocade and former McDATA products.

To Activate
If you are a Brocade customer activating licenses for Brocade software products or Brocade M-Class products (formerly McDATA products) please login to MyBrocade (registration required) and click on the link “Enter the Licensing Portal” located in the Licensing Tools Module on your MyBrocade Homepage.

Query & Transfer: For Brocade Partners Only
Only select Brocade partners can access the Brocade License Query and Transfer tools. If you are a Brocade Partner, log in to MyBrocade click on the link “Enter the Licensing Portal” located in the Licensing Tools Module on your MyBrocade Homepage. Note,  you must be added to your partner account in the Software Licensing Portal by you partner administrator, in order to access partner tools such as license query and license transfer. Please contact your administrator to get assistance prior to accessing the tool. Not registered for MyBrocade, register now.

For questions regarding license key activation, contact support@brocade.com.

About Open Source Code Downloads

Access source code software files for open source software included in select Brocade products.

Code is organized by product FOS, Xpath OS, EOS, Fabric Manager, EFCM, File Management and SMI Agent; former Eclipse and UltraNet products.

These software files are provided in accordance with the terms of the licenses pertaining to such files. These files are made available to you pursuant to Brocade's obligations under the applicable licenses, and you may download and use these files solely pursuant to the terms and conditions of the licenses under which such code is made generally available, as identified within each source code file or in the license file accompanying such files. We endeavor to provide you with all the information you may want, including each source code package and, when available, the original Web site from which we obtained such package. We cannot, however, guarantee that the Web sites to which we provide links will remain active

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About Returning Products to Brocade or Requesting Replacement Parts

Return products to Brocade by submitting a request through one of the following online forms.

Submit your requests and a representative will contact you regarding its status.

About SAN Health and Net Health Free Audit and Analysis Utility

Quickly gain an accurate view of your Networking environment by downloading one of our Diagnostics Capture utilities, Eiterh SAN Health, or Net Health.

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About Product Documentation

Brocade IP Product manuals are located on Ethernet Switches and Router product pages, and Application Delivery pages along with other technical product documentation.

SAN Product Manuals can be accessed from MyBrocade. Not a member? register now.

Visit the HBA Download area to access documentation for HBAs and CNAs.

Product documentation is also conveniently located within the Knowledge Portal for all customers who have a current support contract for IP Products.

All Available Resources

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This guide provides detailed configuration information for routing protocols, including IP, RIP, IP multicast, OSPF, BGP4, and VRRP.

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This guide provides configuration information for the EdgeIron 24G-A, 24G, 2402CF, 48G and 4802CF switches.

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This document describes how to configure and manage the EdgeIron 4802F and 10GC2F switches.

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This manual contains information on how to configure the IronPoint 200 and IronPoint 250 access points.

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This manual contains information on how to configure the IronPoint 200 and IronPoint 250 access points.

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This guide contains information on how to install this SNMP-based, Web-based application and how to use it to centrally manage devices on your network.

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This guide describes the configurations of administrative features used to manage the ServerIron product family

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Describes the command syntax options for the ServerIronSA SSL Accelerator for software Release 2.0.3.

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IT managers sound off about what they learned from relocating their organization’s data centers

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A longtime provider of networks for high-performance computing systems, Brocade continues to demonstrate its technology leadership by developing scalable, power-efficient solutions that have low latency and high port density.

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At a time when many Silicon Valley companies are tightening their belts and handing out pink slips, Brocade Communications Systems Inc. has plans to more than double its hiring program of new college graduates this year through its University Development Program.

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A Continuity Insights Report

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This document lists CLI commands and syntax information for the AccessIron router.

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This guide is a reference of the CLI commands used to configure the Brocade Mobility RFS6000 and RFS7000 Controllers.

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This guide is a reference of the CLI commands used to configure the IronPoint Mobility Controller.

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Describes the configuration and troubleshooting procedures for the ServerIronSA SSL Accelerator for software Release 2.0.3.

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This document lists CLI commands and syntax information.

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This guide provides configuration information for routing protocols including IP, RIP, IP multicast, OSPF, BGP4, and VRRP. This guide also describes the AccessIron firewall and VPN functionality.

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This guide describes the software features supported on the BigIron RX Series Switch and the CLI commands used to configure them.

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This guide contains setup and advanced configuration instructions for the Brocade Mobility 5181 access point.

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This guide contains setup and advanced configuration instructions for the Brocade Mobility 7131 Series access point.

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This guide describes the configurations of administrative features used to manage the Brocade Mobility RFS6000 and RFS7000 Controllers.

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This document provides Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community, Operation Using 5 GHz Channels in the European Community, Transmit Power Control for 5GHz Operation and Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community.

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This guide provides configuration information for features for the FastIron running software release 07.1.00.

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This guide describes how to configure and manage the FastIron CX switches using the Web management interface. Screen displays and step-by-step procedures are included.

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This guide explains how to configure the features available on the IronPoint-FastIron Edge Switch.

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This guide contains information on how to configure the IronPoint Mobility Manager.

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This guide explains how to configure the IronPoint Mobility Controller.

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This guide contains software installation and configuration procedures for the IronPoint Wireless Location Manager.

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This guide provides configuration information for IS-IS and MPLS on the NetIron 400, NetIron 800, NetIron 1500, and NetIron 40G.

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This guide describes the software features and the CLI commands used to configure the NetIron MLX, NetIron XMR, NetIron CES, and NetIron CER.

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This guide describes the NetIron IMR 640. It provides procedures for installing modules and connecting DC power sources to the NetIron IMR chassis, cabling the Ethernet interface ports, and performing a basic configuration of the software. This guide explains how to perform basic tasks using the CLI.

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This guide provides configuration information for IS-IS and MPLS on the NetIron IMR 640.

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This guide describes how to configure and manage the M2404C and M2404F switches.

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This guide describes the debug commands for the NetIron MLX and NetIron XMR.

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This guide discusses Advanced Server Load Balancing concepts for the ServerIron product family. It covers features such as SIP Server Load Balancing, Transparent Cache Switching, IDS Server Load Balancing, HTTP Compression, and Total Content Analysis

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This guide describes the configurations of administrative features used to manage the ServerIron ADX.

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This guide discusses Advanced Server Load Balancing concepts for the ServerIron ADX. It covers features such as SIP Server Load Balancing, Transparent Cache Switching, IDS Server Load Balancing, HTTP Compression, and Total Content Analysis

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This document provides configuration information for Firewall Load Balancing.

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This guide explains how to achieve site level redundancy and data center site failure protection using the Global Server Load Balancing feature for ServerIron ADX.

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This book provides details on the graphical user interface for ServerIron ADX.

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This guide describes Security features of ServerIron ADX such as Access Control List and Network Address Translation

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This guide describes basic Server Load Balancing configurations for the ServerIron ADX. It covers basic SLB features such as Server Load Balancing, Stateless Server Load Balancing, Health Checks, Layer 7 Content Switching, and High Availability

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This guide describes switching and routing configurations for the ServerIron ADX.

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This document provides configuration information for Firewall Load Balancing.

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This guide explains how to achieve site level redundancy and data center site failure protection using the Global Server Load Balancing feature for ServerIron

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This guide describes Security features of ServerIron product family such as Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Acceleration, Web Application Firewall, Deep Packet Scan, Access Control List, and Network Address Translation

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This guide describes basic Server Load Balancing configurations for the ServerIron product family. It covers basic SLB features such as Server Load Balancing, Stateless Server Load Balancing, Health Checks, Layer 7 Content Switching, and High Availability

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This guide describes switching and routing configurations for the ServerIron product family

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This book provides details on the graphical user interface for ServerIron products.

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This guide describes the hardware features of the ServerIron® XL switches. It provides physical characteristics, power consumption, and performance capabilities, and explains how to set up and install these devices.

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This guide describes the Layer 4-7 feature technologies supported for the XL devices (not chassis devices) in the ServerIron product line.

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This guide describes diagnostic and debugging commands in the IronCore and JetCore devices.

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This guide provides configuration information for enterprise routing protocols including IP, RIP, IP multicast, OSPF, BGP, VRRP and VRRPE.

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This guide provides configuration guidelines on how to configure the Layer 2 features supported on the following devices:

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This guide describes IPv6 IronWare software and features in IronCore, JetCore, BigIron MG8, NetIron 40G, and FastIron Edge Switch. It provides conceptual information about IPv6 addressing and explains how to configure basic IPv6 connectivity and the IPv6 routing protocols. The software procedures are performed using the CLI.

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This guide provides procedures for securing management access to devices and for protecting them against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. It also describes how to secure communications and manage the devices.

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Describes how to convert a FastIron Edge Switch to an IronPoint - FastIron Edge Switch.

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Addendum to the Brocade FastIron SuperX Family Data Sheet: additional RFC Support

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The Brocade 804 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for HP BladeSystem c-Class is a new class of Fibre Channel mezzanine card designed to help IT organizations deploy and manage end-to-end Storage Area Network (SAN) services across next-generation data centers.

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What happens when a $2 billion provider of extraordinary networking solutions creates a strategic relationship with a $60 billion software titan? Thousands of satisfied customers are able to run their business applications on a reliable networking infrastructure.

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DCFM centralizes management of Brocade multiprotocol fabrics within and across data centers, including support for FCoE and CEE as they become available. Supports data center virtualization, including visualizing and setting QoS levels for applications running on virtual machines and support for Virtual Fabrics.

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Before implementing a “green” IT strategy, organizations must first understand the environmental issues of their current IT infrastructures. The Brocade Energy Efficiency Review service can help these organizations analyze their data center environments—identifying ways to improve energy efficiency and reduce power/cooling costs as part of a strategic next-generation data center.

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Brocade Host Bus Adapter Technology Leadership

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Brocade offers Data Center Virtualization Services to help optimize application and fabric performance, improve data protection, and unify management across entire virtual data center environments.

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As the industry’s leading data center networking solutions provider and experts in VMware, Brocade® offers Data Center Virtualization Services to help optimize application and fabric performance, improve data protection, and unify management across entire virtual data center environments.

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A unified CEE/FCoE solution for server I/O consolidation: server CNAs, top-of-rack FCoE switches, end-of-row FCoE blades, and management software

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As customers require access to their data not only in the enterprise space but also from cloud services and mobile devices, new demands are being placed on database performance. This paper examines the server I/O requirements to support Microsoft SQL Server deployments effectively.

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Brocade Server Application Optimization (SAO) works in conjunction with Brocade adapters to enhance overall application performance and Virtual Machine (VM) scalability by extending Brocade data center fabric technologies, such as Quality of Service, to the application level.

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Describes scenarios that demonstrate how to leverage the Brocade DCX Backbone with other Brocade products to meet three challenges of virtual server environments: scalability, performance, and manageability.

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End of Availability for Brocade Egde M3000 Storage Router

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End of Availability of select parts for Brocade UltraNet™ Storage Director - eXtended (USD-X) and Brocade Edge M3000 was announced September 15, 2008

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End of Availability (EOA) Notice for Brocade Data Migration Manager (DMM) v1.x , v2.x

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End of Availability Notification for Brocade Partners

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End of Availability Notification for Brocade Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager (EFCM) and the M-Series Software Bundles

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End of Availability for Fabric Manager 2.x and 3.x was announced March 27, 2004

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End of Availability for Fabric Manager 4.0, 4.1, 4.1.1 and 4.2 was announced June 24, 2005

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End of Availability for Fabric Manager 4.4 was announced June 20, 2006

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End of Availability for Fabric Manager 5.X was announced February 3, 2009

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End of Availability for Fabric OS v2.4 was announced August 30, 2002

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End of Availability for Fabric OS v2.6.0x v3.0.2x and v4.0.2x was announced February 17, 2004 - updated March 04, 2004

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End of Availability for Fabric OS v2.6.1x and earlier, v3.1.2x and earlier, v4.2.0x and earlier was announced February 28, 2005

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Updated March 31, 2005

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End of Availability for Fabric OS v2.6.2 was announced December 19, 2007

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End of Availability for Fabric OS v3.0.0x and v4.0.0x was announced August 29, 2003

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End of Availability for Fabric OS v3.1x, v4.4x was announced May 31, 2006

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End of Availability for Fabric OS v3.X was announced November 1, 2007

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End of Availability for FAL API 3.2.2, 3.0.2, 3.2.0 and 3.2.1 was announced July 21, 2005 -Updated January 20, 2006. Note: Brocade encourages customers to migrate to SMI-Agent available from Brocade Communications. Storage Management Initiative (SMI) is a Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) standard for storage interface.

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End of Availability for File Lifecycle Manager (FLM) v2.0 and 2.1 was announced February 19, 2008

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End of Support Notification

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End of Availability Notice for StorageX v4.0, v5.0, v5.5

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End of Availability for StorageX v5.6

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End of Availability for Brocade UNCUpdate was announced June 27, 2008

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End of Availability for all releases of XPATH OS v7.4x and SAS v2.2x (and earlier) was announced June 17, 2008, End of Availability for XPath OS v7.3.x was announced May 31, 2006

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Starting with the Brocade® Multi-Service IronWare® OS 5.0 release for the Brocade NetIron® Series, a new key-based license activation mechanism will be available to enable advanced features and software functionality upgrades to complement the EEPROM-based licensing mechanism currently in place.

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Compares Brocade HBA test results with QLogic and Emulex HBA test results.

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Compares Brocade HBA test results with QLogic and Emulex HBA test results.

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Compares Brocade HBA test results with QLogic and Emulex HBA test results.

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This guide provides procedures for installing the AccessIron hardware, and software configuration procedures including drop and insert, switching and routing as well as code upgrade. This guide also includes AccessIron specifications and troubleshooting information.

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This guide provides procedures for installing the AccessIron hardware, cabling, and initial software configuration.

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This guide provides procedures for installing the AccessIron AR1208, AR1216, AR3201 and AR3202 hardware, and configuration, including drop and insert, switching and routing, and software code upgrade. This guide also includes AccessIron specifications and troubleshooting information.

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This guide provides procedures for installing the AccessIron AR1208, AR1216, AR3201 and AR3202 hardware, cabling, and initial software configuration.

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This guide describes the BigIron MG8 Layer 3 Switch. It provides procedures for installing modules and AC power supplies in the BigIron MG8 chassis, cabling the 10 Gigabit Ethernet interface ports, and performing a basic configuration of the software. The guide explains how to perform tasks using the CLI.

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This guide describes the BigIron RX Series Switch. It provides procedures for installing the interface modules, power supplies, and other components of the switch.

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This guide describes how to install the external Brocade Mobility 300 antenna.

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This guide describes how to install the internal Brocade Mobility 300 antenna.

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This guide describes how to install the Brocade Mobility 5181 access point.

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This guide describes how to install the power tap used by the Brocade Mobility 5181 access point.

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This guide describes how to install the Brocade Mobility 7131 access point.

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This guide describes how to install the dependent mode version of the Brocade Mobility 7131 access point.

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This guide describes how to install the Brocade Mobility RFS6000 Controller.

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This guide describes how to install the Brocade Mobility RFS7000 Controller.

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Use this guide to install the EdgeIron 24G Switch only.

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This document provides a feature overview and installation instructions for the EdgeIron 4802F and 10GC2F switches.

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This guide provides installation guidelines for the EdgeIron 2402CF, 4802CF, 24G-A, 48G, 24GS, 48GS, 8X10G, and RPS products. It also describes how to configure login parameters for an EdgeIron switch.

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This guide provides hardware installation procedures for the FastIron compact switches. It includes hardware installation procedures for the following models: * FastIron Edge Switch * FastIron Edge Switch X Series (FESX)

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This guide describes the FastIron CX Series stackable switches. It contains procedures for installing the hardware and configuring essential, basic parameters such as permanent passwords and IP addresses. This guide includes hardware specifications and information about managing and maintaining the FCX hardware.