Performing FC switch maintenance and replacement
If necessary, you can non-disruptively replace the FC switches or upgrade their firmware in the MetroCluster configuration.
- Upgrading or downgrading the firmware on a Brocade FC switch
To upgrade or downgrade the firmware on a Brocade FC switch, you must use the Brocade-specific commands to disable the switch, perform and verify the firmware change, and reboot and reenable the switch. - Upgrading or downgrading the firmware on a Cisco FC switch
To upgrade or downgrade the firmware on a Cisco FC switch you must use the Cisco-specific commands to disable the switch, perform and verify the upgrade, and reboot and reenable the switch. - Upgrading to new Brocade FC switches
If you are upgrading to new Brocade FC switches, you must replace the switches in the first fabric, verify that the MetroCluster configuration is fully operational, and then replace the switches in the second fabric. - Replacing a Brocade FC switch
You must use this Brocade-specific procedure to replace a failed switch. - Renaming a Brocade FC switch
You might need to rename a Brocade FC switch to ensure consistent naming throughout your configuration. - Changing ISL properties, ISL ports, or the IOD/OOD configuration on a Brocade switch
You might need to add ISLs to a switch if you are adding or upgrading hardware such as additional or faster controllers or switches. - Replacing a Cisco FC switch
You must use Cisco-specific steps to replace a failed Cisco FC switch. - Changing speed of ISL ports on a Cisco FC switch
You might need to change the speed of ISL ports on a switch to improve the quality of the ISL. ISLs traveling greater distances might need their speed lowered to improve quality. - Adding lSLs to a Cisco switch
You might need to add ISLs to a switch if you are adding or upgrading hardware such as additional or faster controllers or faster switches.
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