!new! Download Brocade Network Advisor

Brocade Network Advisor (BNA) is now End-of-Life (EOL) and has been replaced by Brocade SANnav Management Portal. Most official downloads for legacy BNA versions now require a valid support contract or specific OEM credentials from partners like Broadcom, HPE, or NetApp. Where to Download

If you are a direct customer, follow these steps to locate the software: download brocade network advisor

After downloading Brocade Network Advisor, follow these steps: Brocade Network Advisor (BNA) is now End-of-Life (EOL)

While the software is no longer actively supported or updated, legacy versions are still available through specific vendor support portals for users with existing entitlements: Disable UAC temporarily to avoid permission errors

Installation Steps

  1. Disable UAC temporarily to avoid permission errors.
  2. Run the installer as Administrator.
  3. Choose "Server and Client" installation for an all-in-one setup.
  4. When prompted for the database, create a new SQL instance or connect to remote DB.
  5. After installation, launch the BNA Management Console.
  6. Import your license file (.xml or .lic).
  7. Add your switches using their IP addresses and SNMP credentials (public/private strings).

Because the product is at its end-of-life, general public downloads are restricted. Access is typically granted through these channels: Broadcom Support Portal

  1. Locate the menu bar (usually top right or via a hamburger menu).
  2. Click on "Download Center" (sometimes labeled "Downloads").

Please note: Broadcom has officially discontinued Brocade Network Advisor as a standalone software product as part of the transition to Brocade SANnav and Fabric Vision technologies. While the software is no longer sold for new perpetual licenses, existing customers with active support contracts can still access it, and legacy versions remain available for lab/legacy equipment management.