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IronWare Software R02.7.03a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Switches Release Notes v1.0 January 14, 2011 Document History Document Title Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03 for Brocade BigIron RX Series Switches Release Notes v1.0 Summary of Changes Release 02.7.03a Publication Date January - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 2
not set forth any warranty, expressed or implied, concerning any equipment, equipment feature, or service offered or to be offered by Brocade. Brocade reserves the right to make changes to this IronWare Software Release 02.7.03a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 2 of 40 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 3
Layer 2 OS Upgrade feature 25 The Hitless OS Layer 2 software process 26 Performing a Hitless Layer 2 OS software upgrade 27 Loading the Multi-Service IronWare software onto the switch 27 IronWare Software Release 02.7.03a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 3 of 40 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 4
access 29 Additional resources 29 Defects ...30 Closed defects with code change in Multi-Service IronWare R02.7.03a 30 Closed defects with code change in Multi-Service IronWare R02.7.03 32 IronWare Software Release 02.7.03a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 4 of 40 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 5
Supported devices for Multi-Service IronWare R02.7.03a This software release applies to the following Brocade products: • BigIron RX-4 Switch • BigIron RX-8 Switch • BigIron RX-16 Switch • BigIron RX-32 Switch Note: The software release described in these release notes can only be used on the - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 6
is a list of all the features supported on the BigIron RX switches. See Unsupported features, for features not supported. Supported features Category Feature description System level Features • Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) • CLI Logging • Denial of Service (DoS) protection • Foundry Discovery - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 7
be enabled selectively. There are no CLI commands for CPU protection. The BigIron RX forwards unknown unicast, broadcast and multicast packets in hardware; therefore, the CPU Protocol (SSTP) • 802.1p Quality of Service (QoS) queue mapping IronWare Software Release 02.7.03a for Brocade BigIron - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 8
ACLbased 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 02.7.03a for Brocade BigIron RX - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 9
Switch Redundancy Protocol (VSRP) VSRP and MRP Signaling Replaces MAC filters Standard, Extended, and Super Inbound ACL logging ACL editing BGP routes BGP peers BGP dampening Graceful Restart Foundry Direct Routing IPv4 Routing IPv6 Routing IronWare Software Release 02.7.03a for Brocade BigIron RX - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 10
(VRRP) and VRRP Extended (VRRPE) IPv6 features • IPv6 ACLs • IPv6 Routing Protocols Extended ACLs RIPng OSPFv3 BGP4+ IronWare Software Release 02.7.03a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 10 of 40 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 11
are available for Multi-Service IronWare R02.7.03 for the BigIron RX Series Switches. Software image files Module Image type Image name Unified Image N/A Management Module Boot and Monitor IronWare BigIron RX-4, BigIron RX-8, and BigIron FPGA RX-16 BigIron RX-32 Interface Module Boot - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 12
include the following: 1. Determine the versions of the software images currently installed and running on the switch. 2. Upgrade the Device's Unified Multi-Service IronWare Image. 3. Reboot the BigIron RX Series switch. 4. In most cases, this is all that will be required. If you are directed by the - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 13
the show version command as shown in the following: BigIron RX Router#show version HW: BigIron RX Router BigIron RX-16 CHASSIS (Serial #: Not Exist, Part #: Not Exist) RX-BI-SFM3 Switch Fabric Module 1 (Serial #: PR23050164, Part #: 31523-100A) FE 1: Type fe200, Version 2 FE 2: Type fe200 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 14
DRAM Standby Management uptime is 12 minutes 0 seconds SL 1: RX-BI-24C 24-port 1 GbE Copper Module (Serial #: SA32090569 MHz Power PC processor 440GP (version 8020/0020) 330 MHz bus 512 KB Boot Flash (AM29LV040B), 16 MB Code Flash (MT28F640J3) 512 MB DRAM, 8 KB SRAM, 0 Bytes BRAM LP Slot 1 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 15
the check sum changes. • Compilation date and time - The date and time that Brocade compiled the image. IronWare Software Release 02.7.03a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 15 of 40 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 16
the Management module for the BigIron RX-16/8/4 • MBRIDGE32 Revision - The version number of the MBRIDGE32 FPGA installed on the Management module for the BigIron RX-32. • SBRIDGE Revision - The version number of the SBRIDGE FPGA installed on the BigIron RX-32 Switch Fabric modules. Backing up the - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 17
the name of the unified software image you want to download to the switch. The lp-boot parameter specifies that you want to download the new interface the BigIron RX to copy the MBRIDGE image. It will now include two MBRIDGES; one for BigIron RX-16/8/4 (mbridge.xsvf) and one for the BigIron RX-32( - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 18
1. Place the new 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. 2. Copy module boot and monitor image from TFTP server 10.10.12.12, enter BigIron RX# copy tftp flash 10.10.12.12 rmb02703a.bin mon copy-boot 3. Verify - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 19
: 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 rmpr02703a.bin primary 3. Verify that the - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 20
image-name> primary | secondary all • copy slot1 | slot2 lp primary | secondary For example, to copy the interface module IronWare image from TFTP server 10.10.12.12, enter BigIron RX# copy tftp lp 10.10.12.12 rlp02703a.bin primary all IronWare Software Release 02 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 21
interface and management modules. If you copy the new IronWare image to a specified chassis slot, the management module does not make a copy of the image or 18 18 18 18 21 21 BigIron RX-16/8/4 (mbridge) BigIron RX-32 (mbridge32) BigIron RX-16/8/4 (mbridge) BigIron RX-32 (mbridge32) MP ( Management - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 22
(mbridge32) BigIron RX-16/8/4 (mbridge) BigIron RX-32 (mbridge32) 21 MP ( Management Module) 21 21 MP ( Management Module) 21 21 MP ( Management Module) 21 21 MP ( Management Module) 21 21 MP ( Management Module) 21 21 MP ( Management Module) 21 21 MP ( Management Module) 21 Switch Fabric module - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 23
or 2 to all management modules or a management module in a specified chassis slot. To perform this step, enter one of the following commands at the 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 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 24
generate command. Hitless Layer 2 OS Upgrade Hitless OS upgrades are supported for Layer 2 switching and Layer 2 protocols only. See the Upgrading Software Images and Configuration Files chapter in the BigIron RX Installation Guide for additional information. The hitless OS Layer 2 upgrade allows - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 25
. 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 operational • TOS-based QoS • Layer-2 Switching • Layer - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 26
upgraded: 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. process on all interface modules. • The switch is now operating on the new Multi-Service IronWare software. The management module that was - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 27
the console of the active management module. Loading the Multi-Service IronWare software onto the switch Hitless Layer 2 OS upgrade loads from the primary and secondary , you must manually IronWare Software Release 02.7.03a for Brocade BigIron RX Series Swtches Release Notes v 1.0 Page 27 of 40 - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 28
Support contract number, if applicable • Switch model • Switch operating system version • Error numbers and messages received • Detailed description of the problem, including the switch or network behavior immediately following the problem, and specific questions • Description of any troubleshooting - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 29
Power supply • Fans • Software Upgrades • Hardware Specifications • Regulatory Statements BigIron RX Series Configuration Guide Information on how to configure all the features in a BigIron RX Series switch. Ironware MIB Reference Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 30
problem also appeared in other Brocade IP Products, the issue was addressed using the same defect ID. Closed defects with code change in Multi-Service MC IGMP Function: IGMPv1/v2 Protocol Reported In Release: RX 02.7.02 Service Request ID: 259119 Defect ID: DEFECT000318055 Technical Severity: - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 31
Service Request ID: 263334 Defect ID: DEFECT000323122 Technical Severity: Low Summary: When using a line password for telnet authentication, fewer commands than normal are available after leaving enable mode. This problem Table Reported In Release: RX 02.7.02 Service Request ID: 265521 Defect - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 32
Symptom: Clients are unable to get an IP address via DHCP. Probability: Medium Feature: ACL Function: IPv4 Reported In Release: RX 02.6.00 Service Request ID: 223618 Defect ID: DEFECT000271887 Technical Severity: Medium Summary: Line module stopped responding after issuing "show ip lpm count - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 33
returns a value of 0 when interface is in 1000-slave mode. Probability: High Feature: SYSTEM Function: OPTICS Reported In Release: RX 02.7.02 Service Request ID: 237209 Defect ID: DEFECT000273671 Technical Severity: High Summary: When DHCP snooping is enabled and attached hosts with ARP - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 34
02 Service Request ID: 240600 Defect ID: DEFECT000278997 Technical Severity: Critical Summary: IPv6 mld snooping is not supported in RX. Turning ON "ipv6 multicast active" or "ipv6 multicast passive" will cause buffer leakage on LP. The following error message is a symptom of the problem. LP - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 35
a router in AS to a different router in AS . This design is supported on the MLX but is currently not available on the RX. Probability: High Feature: BGP Function: BGPv4 Reported In Release: RX 02.7.02 Service Request ID: 243183 IronWare Software Release 02.7.03a for Brocade BigIron - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 36
. Using CLI command the access list is added without any problem access-list 105 permit esp host 1.1.1.1 host 2.2.2.2 Probability: High Feature: SNMP Management Function: IP Mib Reported In Release: RX 02.7.02 Service Request ID: 241185 Defect ID: DEFECT000286364 Technical Severity: Medium - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 37
from the LAG. The interface could be left in blocking state. Probability: Low Feature: LAG Function: LACP Reported In Release: RX 02.7.02 Service Request ID: 238882 Defect ID: DEFECT000290641 Technical Severity: High Summary: ARP sync may fail during high rate of IPC traffic Symptom - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 38
enter radius-server CLI command every time after reload. Probability: High Feature: AAA Function: RADIUS Authentication Reported In Release: RX 02.7.02 Service Request ID: 247801 Defect ID: DEFECT000303316 Technical Severity: Medium Summary: The router may reload when issuing the "show media - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 39
same chassis some protocols fail. Symptom: LAG across ports from both 16x10 and 4x10 line cards may stop forwarding traffic after some time. Workaround: Don't assign non 16x10 ports to a 16x10 LAG. Probability: Low Feature: LAG Function: Static Reported In Release: RX 02.7.02 Service Request - Dell PowerConnect B-RX | Multi-Service IronWare Software R02.7.03a Release Notes - Page 40
command 'sh stat brief lag' from telnet session. Symptom: Reload Probability: Low Feature: LAG Function: LACP Reported In Release: RX 02.7.02 Service Request ID: 255300 Defect ID: DEFECT000310529 Technical Severity: High Summary: An Interface module may reload when a new L2 multicast stream
Multi-Service IronWare Software
R02.7.03a for Brocade BigIron RX
Series Switches
Release Notes v1.0
January 14, 2011
Document History
Document Title
Summary of Changes
Publication Date
Multi-Service IronWare Software
R02.7.03 for Brocade BigIron RX Series
Switches Release Notes v1.0
Release 02.7.03a
January 2011