•Chapter 11, “RMON Commands” describes the Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) commands used to monitor and collect long-term statistics.

•Chapter 12, “QoS Commands” describes the commands used to enable Quality of Service on the device.

•Chapter 13, “Port Authentication Commands” describes the 802.1x port authentication configuration commands.

Supported hardware and software

This document includes updated information specific to Fabric OS 6.4.0. The following hardware platforms are supported in this release:

•Brocade 300

•Brocade 4100

•Brocade 4900

•Brocade 5000

•Brocade 5100

•Brocade 5300

•Brocade 5410

•Brocade 5424

•Brocade 5450

•Brocade 5480

•Brocade 7500

•Brocade 7500E

•Brocade 7600

•Brocade 7800

•Brocade 8000

•Brocade Encryption Switch

•Brocade VA-40FC

•Brocade 48000

•Brocade DCX

•Brocade DCX-4S

Within this manual, any appearance of the term “Brocade FCoE hardware” is referring to:

•Brocade 8000

•Brocade FCOE10-24 port blade

Although many different software and hardware configurations are tested and supported by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. for Fabric OS 6.4.0, documenting all possible configurations and scenarios is beyond the scope of this document.

To obtain information about an OS version other than 6.4.0, refer to the documentation specific to that OS version.

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53-1001762-01 specifications

Brocade Communications Systems 53-1001762-01 is a sophisticated network switch designed primarily for enterprise-level data centers and modern virtualization environments. This device exemplifies the company’s dedication to providing high-performance, reliable, and scalable network solutions.

One of the main features of the Brocade 53-1001762-01 is its exceptional layer 2 and layer 3 switching capabilities. This allows for seamless connectivity across various network layers, optimizing data traffic management and improving overall network efficiency. With its support for multiple protocols, including Ethernet and Fibre Channel, the switch is adaptable to various networking needs.

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