Detailed System Requirements
Abstract
Switch support with IBM Spectrum Control 5.4.0 and higher.
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Firmware and SMI Agent levels newer than what is listed here are considered untested but are expected to work similarly and can be used. Newer levels are often recommended to pick up the latest fixes and functionality. If issues arise while using the newer levels, open a Case and IBM Support will investigate the problem and attempt to resolve it, but resolution is not guaranteed. Any issues will be documented as they are identified. Minor version variations, such as letter designations, for the firmware levels may not be listed, but they are supported unless explicitly excluded.
More detailed information about support for firmware or SMI Agents with particular switch models is available from each of the switch vendors and should be referenced. The information in this table is provided for guidance with IBM Spectrum Control deployment.
Brocade
Last updated: 2020-Aug-19
IBM Spectrum Control can monitor Brocade switches and fabrics by connecting directly to the switches, or by using the SMI agent that is integrated with Brocade Network Advisor (BNA).
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Model |
IBM OEM Model |
Supported Firmware |
Connection Method |
X6-8
X6-4 G630 G620 G610 8510-8 8510-4 7840 7810 7800 6520 6510 6505 300 |
8961-F08 (SAN512B-6)
8961-F04 (SAN256B-6) 8960-R18 (SAN18B-6) 8960-F96, N96 (SAN128B-6) 8960-F64, N64 (SAN64B-6) 8960-F24 (SAN24B-6) 2499-816 (SAN768B-2) 2499-416 (SAN384B-2) 2498-R42 (SAN42B-R) 2498-R06 (SAN06B-R) 2498-F96, N96 (SAN96B-5) 2498-F48 (SAN48B-5) 2498-F24, X24 (SAN24B-5) 2498-B24 |
8.2.x
8.1.x
8.0.x 7.4.x |
Direct connection to the switch via the REST API.
Requires FOS 8.2.1 or higher.
Network Advisor with Integrated
SMI Agent
Recommended: 14.4.1 or higher 14.4.2 preferred
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Brocade switch notes, limitations, and considerations: | |||
Additional information:
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Cisco
Last updated: 2020-Aug-19
IBM Spectrum Control uses Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) data sources to manage Cisco switches and fabrics.
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Model |
IBM OEM Model |
Firmware |
MDS 9148S
MDS 9250i
MDS 9396S MDS 9506 MDS 9513 MDS 9706 MDS 9710 |
2053-434 2061-020 2061-040 2062-D01 2062-D04/T04 2062-D07/T07 2062-D1A 2062-D1H 2417-C48 |
6.2(x)
5.2(x) 5.0(x) 4.2(x) 4.1(x) 3.3(x) 3.2(x) |
Nexus 5000
Nexus 5672UP
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Performance monitoring data cannot be collected for Cisco Nexus switches running NX-OS 7.x | |
Cisco switch notes, limitations, and considerations: | ||
Additional information:
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