Chapter 7
FC Bridge

This chapter supports the newest release and the previous release of firmware qualified for use on IBM FC Bridges with the DYNIX/ptx V4.6.x operating systems.


7.1 New Release V1.5.5

The February 2001 release of FC Bridge firmware for DYNIX/ptx V4.6.1 is named V1.5.5.

This section contains the following subsections:


7.1.1 V1.5.5 Compatibility Information

V1.5.5 of the FC Bridge firmware is compatible with:


7.1.2 Changes Since the Previous Release

V1.5.5 is a maintenance release and includes the same functionality as Version V1.5.4, with the addition of improved compatibility in interactions with IBM 2109 and SilkWorm 2000 FC Switches.


7.1.3 V1.5.5 FC Bridge Problem Reports


7.1.3.1 Problems Fixed in V1.5.5

The following problems were fixed in V1.5.5:


7.1.3.2 Open Problem Reports

At this time, no Critical or Serious problems have been reported specifically against the V1.5.5 FC Bridge firmware. See "FC I/O Subsystem-Level Problem Reports," Chapter 2 for possible I/O subsystem-level problems involving FC Bridges.


7.1.4 Install and Download FC Bridge V1.5.5

The FC Bridge V1.5.5 software is installed on the system when the cfwdl-Compatible Firmware Bundle is installed on your host. The cfwdl-Compatible Firmware Bundle contains firmware that is downloaded only with the common firmware downloader, cfwdl. For details on the other software installed by this bundle, refer to the cfwdl-Compatible Firmware Bundle V1.3.1 Release Notes.

The name of the firmware file for FC Bridge V1.5.5 is fcbr_155.sqfw.

Download firmware in any or all FC Bridges by using the procedures provided in the "Download Firmware with cfwdl" chapter of the DYNIX/ptx V4.6.1 and Layered Products Software Installation Release Notes.


7.2 Previous Release V1.5.4

The September 2000 release of FC Bridge firmware for DYNIX/ptx V4.6.0 is named V1.5.4.

This section contains the following subsections:


7.2.1 Compatibility Information

V1.5.4 of the FC Bridge firmware is compatible with:


7.2.2 Changes Since the Previous Release

V1.5.4 is a maintenance release and includes the same functionality as Version V1.5.3, with the addition of improved compatibility in interactions with the IBM 2109 and SilkWorm 2000-family switches.


7.2.3 FC Bridge Problem Reports


7.2.3.1 Problems Fixed in V1.5.4

The following problems were fixed in V1.5.4:


7.2.3.2 Open Problem Reports

At this time, no problems have been reported specifically against the V1.5.4 FC Bridge firmware. See "FC I/O Subsystem-Level Problem Reports," Chapter 2 for possible I/O subsystem-level problems involving FC Bridges.


7.2.4 Install and Download FC Bridge V1.5.4

The FC Bridge V1.5.4 software is installed on the system when the cfwdl-Compatible Firmware Bundle is installed on your host. The cfwdl-Compatible Firmware Bundle contains firmware that is downloaded only with the common firmware downloader, cfwdl. (DYNIX/ptx V4.4.x used fcdl to download FC Host Adapter firmware.) For details on the other software installed by this bundle, refer to the cfwdl-Compatible Firmware Bundle V1.1.x Release Notes.

The name of the firmware file for FC Bridge V1.5.4 is fcbr_154.sqfw.

Procedures for using the cfwdl utility to download firmware in any or all FC Bridges are provided in the "Download Firmware with cfwdl"chapter of the DYNIX/ptx V4.6.0 and Layered Products Software Installation Release Notes.