BigIron RX Series Configuration Guide xli53-1001986-01About This DocumentAudienceThis document is designed for system administrators with a working knowledge of Layer 2 andLayer 3 switching and routing.If you are using a Brocade Layer 3 Switch, you should be familiar with the following protocols ifapplicable to your network – IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, ISIS, IGMP, PIM, DVMRP, and VRRP.Supported hardware and softwareAlthough many different software and hardware configurations are tested and supported byBrocade Communications Systems, Inc., documenting all possible configurations and scenarios isbeyond the scope of this document.The following hardware platforms are supported by this release of this guide:• Software release version 02.7.03List of supported featuresFeatures or options not listed in the Supported features table or documented in this guide are notsupported.TABLE 1 Supported featuresCategory Feature descriptionSystem level featuresCisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) Allows you to configure a Brocade device to intercept and display thecontents of CDP packets. This feature is useful for learning deviceand interface information for Cisco devices in the network.CLI LoggingDenial of Service (DoS) protection Protection from SYN attacksProtection from Smurf attacksFoundry Discovery Protocol (FDP) Enables Brocade devices to advertise themselves to other Brocadedevices on the network.High Availability OS Layer 2 Hitless Software Upgrade
