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IBM SAN b-type Firmware Version 8.x Qualification

Troubleshooting


Problem

This page lists FOS 8 versions qualified by IBM. Release notes are available on the download assist page where you can download FOS firmware, which you reach through IBM Fix Central, following instructions provided here.

Resolving The Problem

FOS 8.2.3d**
FOS 8.2.3c1*
FOS 8.2.3b*
FOS 8.2.3a *
FOS 8.2.3 *
FOS 8.2.2d4
FOS 8.2.2d
FOS 8.2.2c6 *
FOS 8.2.2c *
FOS 8.2.2b
FOS 8.2.2a *

FOS 8.2.1e
FOS 8.2.1d
FOS 8.2.1c
FOS 8.2.1b
FOS 8.2.1a
FOS 8.2.0b
FOS 8.2.0a *

FOS 8.1.2k2
FOS 8.1.2k
FOS 8.1.2j
FOS 8.1.2h
FOS 8.1.2g
FOS 8.1.2f
FOS 8.1.2d
FOS 8.1.2b
FOS 8.1.2a *
FOS 8.1.1a
FOS 8.1.0c *

FOS 8.0.2f1
FOS 8.0.2f
FOS 8.0.2e
FOS 8.0.2d
FOS 8.0.2c
FOS 8.0.2b *
FOS 8.0.1b *

¶ Version released with a new SNMP support module, to resolve a 3rd party licensing issue. Available via Fix Central.
† Version without SNMP support, due to a 3rd party licensing issue. Provided solely for interim use when required as an upgrade step to reach a more current recommended version. Will not be made available via Fix Central. You must open a support case with IBM to request it.

* FICON qualified release. See https://www-304.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink/lib03020.nsf/pages/switchesAndDirectorsQualifiedForIbmSystemZRFiconRAndFcpChannels?OpenDocument.


The recommended version for open systems 8.2.3b, which is identified as target path by Broadcom and is available and supported for Gen 5 platforms only.

**FOS 8.2.3b is FICON qualified for Brocade 7840 only.

The recommended version for FICON environments is 8.2.3c1.


Product Support Cross Reference

IBM Model
8961- F08
F04
8960-
F96
N96
8960-
F64
N64
8960-F24 8960-R18
2499- 816 416
2498- F24 X24
F48
F96
N96
2498- R42
Brocade Model
X6-8
X6-4
G630
G620
G610 7810
8510 8514
6505
6510
6520
7840
v8.0.x
X
X
X
X
X
v8.1.x
X
X
X
X
X
X
v8.2.x X X X X X X X X

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Document Information

Modified date:
27 November 2023

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