Connectrix: How to Check DCNM Compatibility

Summary: How to determine what version of Data Center Network Manager or Fabric Manager (DCNM or FM) to use with your switch hardware, firmware, and software server.

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Instructions

Do you need to discover what version of Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) your environment is compatible with? 

Follow this guide to determine what DCNM release works with your switches and server (physical or VM). You must cross-reference the following three things to find which version of DCNM is a match for your setup. 

  • Check DCNM Server Minimum Requirements:
Search for "requirements" and go to the necessary section.
 
  • Check Switch Firmware Compatibility:
DCNM NX-OS Compatibility MatricesThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies. 
Search for your switch NX-OS version.
 
  • Check Switch Hardware Compatibility:
Search for "Supported Hardware"and go to the necessary section.
 


Or if you prefer, you can get to all the above information through this Primary article: 
Data Center Network Manager Support SeriesThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies.

Affected Products

Connectrix MDS-Series Data Center Network Manager

Products

Connectrix MDS-Series Data Center Network Manager
Article Properties
Article Number: 000022540
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 03 Oct 2025
Version:  4
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