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IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Switches Release Notes v1.0 October 2, 2009 Document History Document Title Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Switches Release Notes v1.0 Summary of Changes Release 02.7.02a Publication Date October - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 2
other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products or services of their respective owners. the programming source code, please visit http://www.brocade.com/support/oscd. Export of technical data contained in this document may - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 3
Service IronWare R02.7.02a 5 Feature support ...5 Supported features...5 Unsupported features ...10 Software image files for Multi-Service IronWare R02.7.02a 10 Software image files ...10 Images and procedures required 11 Upgrading the Multi-Service upgrade 22 Special instructions for using - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 4
Web Access...34 Email Access...34 Telephone Access ...34 Additional resources 35 Documentation Update 36 Defects ...38 Closed with Code Change Defects in Multi-Service IronWare R02.7.02a 38 IronWare Software Release 02.7.02a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 4 of 46 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 5
RX Series Switch is described in the BigIron RX Series Configuration Guide or the Brocade BigIron RX Series Installation Guide. Feature support Below is a list of all the features supported on the BigIron RX network. CLI Logging Denial of Service (DoS) protection Protection from SYN attacks - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 6
enabled selectively. There are no CLI commands for CPU protection. The BigIron RX forwards unknown unicast, broadcast and multicast packets in hardware; therefore, the Tree Protocol (SSTP) 802.1p Quality of Service (QoS) queue mapping 802.1q see VLANs, below IronWare Software Release 02.7.02a - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 7
-based rate limiting on inbound ports are supported. A Brocade STP enhancement that allows Service Providers (SPs) to use STP in manually configure multiple high-speed load-sharing links between two devices or between a device and a server. IronWare Software Release 02.7.02a for Brocade BigIron RX - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 8
ACL editing BGP routes BGP peers BGP dampening Graceful Restart Foundry Direct Routing IPv4 Routing IPv6 Routing IronWare Software Release 02.7.02a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 8 of 46 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 9
later) RIP routes Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) and VRRP Extended (VRRPE) Extended ACLs RIPng OSPFv3 BGP4+ IronWare Software Release 02.7.02a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 9 of 46 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 10
Unsupported features The following features are not supported in software release 02.7.02 on BigIron RX: AppleTalk Dynamic IP Routing IPX Mirroring across Multi-Service IronWare R02.7.02a The following Software Image Files are available for Multi-Service IronWare R02.7.02a for the BigIron RX - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 11
the following: 1. Determine the versions of the software images currently installed and running on the switch. 2. Upgrade the Device's Multi-Service IronWare Image. 3. Reboot the BigIron RX Series switch. In most cases, this is all that will be required. If you are directed by the release notes to - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 12
flash memory and version information Prior to upgrading the images on a BigIron RX Series switch, it is advisable to check the versions already installed. This display this information. IronWare Software Release 02.7.02a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 12 of 46 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 13
Displaying flash information You can display information concerning the contents of a BigIron RX using the show flash command as shown in the following: BigIron RX# show flash Active Management Module (Right Slot) Code Flash - Type MT28F128J3, Size 32 MB o IronWare Image (Primary) Version 2.7. - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 14
3d71 Compiled on Jun 28 2009 at 01:08:28 labeled as rlb02702a All show flash done IronWare Software Release 02.7.02a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 14 of 46 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 15
location in the management module's code flash. The actual image name depends on the version of software you have running on your BigIron RX. The output displays the following information about the image: Version - "2.2.1Txxy" indicates the image version number. The "Txxy" is used by Brocade for - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 16
the startup configuration was last saved. The model number and size of the management module's boot flash. IronWare Software Release 02.7.02a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 16 of 46 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 17
check sum changes also. Compilation date and time - The date and time that Brocade compiled the image. IronWare Software Release 02.7.02a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 17 of 46 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 18
are only displayed from the show version command: 1. MBRIDGE Revision - The version number of the MBRIDGE FPGA installed on the Management module for the BigIron RX-16/8/4 2. MBRIDGE32 Revision - The version number of the MBRIDGE32 FPGA installed on the Management module for the BigIron - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 19
166 MHz bus 512 KB Boot Flash (AM29LV040B), 32 MB Code Flash (MT28F128J3) 512 MB DRAM Standby Management uptime is 2 minutes 27 seconds SL 1: RX-BI-48T 48-port 1 GbE mini-RJ21 Telco Module (Serial #: SA43060392, Part #: 35573-002B) Boot : Version 2.7.2aT155 Copyright (c) 1996-2007 Foundry - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 20
Flash (AM29LV040B), 16 MB Code Flash (MT28F640J3) 512 MB DRAM, 8 KB SRAM, 0 Bytes BRAM LP Slot 1 uptime is 1 minutes 50 seconds SL 2: RX-BI-24HF 24-port 1 GbE Hybrid Module (Serial #: SA46050295, Part #: 31593- 002B) Boot : Version 2.7.2aT155 Copyright (c) 1996-2007 Foundry Networks, Inc - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 21
the new monitor and boot images on a TFTP server to which the BigIron RX system has access or on a PCMCIA flash card inserted in slot 1 or 2. module boot and monitor image from TFTP server 10.10.12.12, enter BigIron RX#copy tftp flash 10.10.12.12 rmb02702a.bin monitor copy-boot 3. Verify that - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 22
the crypto key generate command. Special instructions for using interface modules in a 32-slot chassis The BigIron RX-32 chassis introduced with this release can use interface modules in the BigIron RX series that have older versions of the Multi-Service IronWare software installed on them. There - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 23
with version 02.5.00 and later of the Multi-Service IronWare software, the boot and monitor images no longer version of the boot and monitor image supporting this separation is 02.5.00 Upgrading the images on a TFTP server to which the BigIron RX system has access or on a PCMCIA flash card inserted - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 24
steps: 1. Place the new IronWare image on a TFTP server to which the BigIron RX system has access or on a PCMCIA flash card inserted in slot 1 or 2. management module's Ironware image from TFTP server 10.10.12.12, enter BigIron RX#copy tftp flash 10.10.12.12 rmpr02702a.bin primary 3. Verify that the - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 25
specified interface module (slot-number). For example, to copy the interface module's boot and monitor image from TFTP server 10.10.12.12, enter BigIron RX#copy tftp lp 10.10.12.12 rlb02702a.bin monitor all 3. Verify that the new images were successfully copied to code flash by entering the - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 26
the interface module's IronWare image from TFTP server 10.10.12.12, enter BigIron RX#copy tftp lp 10.10.12.12 rlp02702a.bin primary all NOTE: If you copied by entering the following command at any level of the CLI: BigIron RX# show flash Check for the IronWare image and the date and time at - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 27
02 02.7.02a BigIron RX-16/8/4 21 BigIron RX-32 (mbridge32) 21 BigIron RX-16/8/4 21 BigIron RX-32 (mbridge32) 21 BigIron RX-16/8/4 21 BigIron RX-32 (mbridge32) 21 BigIron RX-16/8/4 21 BigIron RX-32 (mbridge32) 21 BigIron RX-16/8/4 21 BigIron RX-32 (mbridge32) 21 BigIron RX-16/8/4 21 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 28
specified chassis slot. To perform this step, enter one of the following commands at the Privileged EXEC level of the CLI (example: BigIron RX#): • copy tftp mbridge MBRIDGE • copy slot1 | slot2 mbridge MBRIDGE 3. After the MBRIDGE upgrade is complete - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 29
module made a copy of the image and stored it in its code flash under the names lp-primary-0 or lp-secondary-0. By default, the BigIron RX system checks the interface modules' IronWare images, which reside in the code flash of the interface modules and the management module to make sure they - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 30
release 02.5.00b to 02.5.00c for the BigIron RX-32 only. It is supported on all other BigIron RX devices. Using this feature, you can upgrade the Multi-Service IronWare software without a loss of service or disruption in the following supported functions and protocols: All ports and links remain - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 31
: one node at a time. After hitless upgrade, the BigIron RX switch will still have the same running configuration as it does before the upgrade of Multi-Service IronWare software is performed in the following steps. Version 02.3.00 or later of the Multi-Service IronWare software is installed - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 32
switch is now operating on the new Multi-Service IronWare software. The management module that was initially Copy version 02.3.00 or later of the Multi-Service IronWare software to the primary and secondary image on both Loading the Multi-Service IronWare software onto the switch IronWare Software Release - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 33
management modules. For instructions for copying these , you must manually fail-over control to it problem, and specific questions Description of any troubleshooting steps already performed and the results Switch Serial Number IronWare Software Release 02.7.02a for Brocade BigIron RX - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 34
you need assistance, or find errors in the manuals, contact Brocade using one of the following options: Web title in the ticket description. Email Access Send an e-mail to [email protected] Telephone Access United States: 1.800.752.8061 United RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 34 of 46 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 35
publications you can reference to find more information on the products supported in this software release. Additional publications Title Contents Brocade BigIron RX Series Installation Guide Product Overview Installation Product Management Hardware Maintenance and Replacement Air - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 36
The system monitoring service (SYSMON) feature was occurs, SYSMON generates Syslog messages, which must be reported to Brocade Technical Support. In the 02.7.02a patch release, the following enhancements were added: 02.7.02a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 36 of 46 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 37
08:59:29:E:System: ALARM:LP3/NP2 packet path diagnostic failure PKT path scan Problems in the packet path from the LP CPU to the TM to the NP then egress buffer was detected and recovered NOTE: Brocade Technical Support may guide you in using SYSMON commands to obtain additional information. - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 38
Service IronWare R02.7.02a. Note that when a workaround to an issue is available, it is provided. NOTE: Reported release indicates the product and release that the defect was first identified. If the problem : IGMP Function: IGMP Reported in Release: BigIron RX R02.7.02 Summary: After a reload or an - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 39
some cases, the system does not correctly calculate the cost of summarized routes. Probability: Medium Feature: OSPF Function: OSPF Reported in Release: BigIron RX R02.7.02 Summary: Configuring the time zone using SNMP would result in the wrong time zone being configured in the running configuration - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 40
duplex setting if the configuration of a fiber SFP is changed to an unsupported setting. Probability: Medium Feature: Optics and SFP Support Function: System Reported in Release: BigIron RX R02.7.01 Summary: A premature flush caused by a group having greater than 122 sources causes PIM to send out - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 41
Summary: Some ISIS sessions may flap under a high volume of route updates. Probability: Medium Feature: ISIS Function: ISIS Reported in Release: BigIron RX R02.7.02 Summary: In rare cases, pasting a large ACL configuration containing many remarked entries to a Telnet or SSH session may result in an - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 42
when a standby management module transitions from "standby (ready state)" to "standby (down)" Probability: Medium Feature: System Function: Syslog Reported in Release: BigIron RX R02.6.00c Summary: The show ipv6 route command give "C" as the type code for directly connected routes in one part of the - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 43
Probability: High Feature: Link Aggregation Function: LACP Reported in Release: BigIron RX R02.7.02 Summary: The ipv6 ospf network point-to-multipoint command can be Feature: IPv6 Routing Function: OSPFv3 Reported in Release: BigIron RX R02.7.01b Summary: A Management Module may reload if a router - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 44
while processing a PIM join/prune message with an invalid source count. Probability: Medium Feature: PIM Function: PIM Snooping Reported in Release: BigIron RX R02.7.02 Summary: All routes are removed and re-installed when an external OSPF route is removed. Probability: High Feature: OSPF Function - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 45
R02.7.01 Summary: Syslog packets sent to syslog server do not contain time stamp. Probability: High Feature: Syslog Function: Syslog Reported in Release: BigIron RX R02.7.02 Summary: The command show ipv6 ospf interface does not show all the IPv6 OSPF interfaces; the last interface is always omitted - Dell PowerConnect B-RX4 | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for Brocade - Page 46
interface neighbor lists infinite loops if 23 or more neighbors are present. Probability: High Feature: OSPF Function: OSPF, CLI Reported in Release: BigIron RX R02.6.00f Summary: LAG ports on which MSTP VLAN is configured may not have hardware program in LAG Group. Probability: Medium Feature: LAG
Multi-Service IronWare Software
R02.7.02a for Brocade BigIron RX
Series Switches
Release Notes v1.0
October 2, 2009
Document History
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Summary of Changes
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Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.02a for
Brocade BigIron RX Series Switches Release
Notes v1.0
Release 02.7.02a
October 2009