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Brocade 6545 Gen5 16-Gbps FC Switch Module Hardware Reference Manual
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Licenses
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Enterprise model Includes all licenses. Refer to
Table 2
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Licenses
The Switch Module supports the following optional software which is activated with the purchase of
the corresponding license key. Applicable options depend on whether the Switch Module operates
in Fabric OS native mode or Access Gateway mode.
NOTE
A bundle license is also supported which includes ISL, FV, and EXF.
TABLE 2
Licenses
Software feature
Description
Mode
Ports on Demand (POD)
Enables users to instantly scale the fabric by provisioning
additional ports using license key upgrade for the base
(14-port) version only.
Native (switch) mode
Access Gateway mode
Fabric Vision (FV)
Continuously monitors SAN fabrics for potential faults
based on thresholds set for a variety of SAN fabric
elements and events—automatically alerting
administrators to potential problems before they become
costly failures.
Native (switch) mode
Inter-Switch Link (ISL)
Trunking
Optimizes the performance and availability of SAN fabrics
while simplifying ISL management. For example, multiple
16 Gbps Brocade switches can automatically group up to
eight ISLs into a single logical “trunk,” with a total
throughput of up to 128 Gbps.
Native (switch) mode
Access Gateway mode
Extended Fabrics (EXF)
Extends the reach of storage environments across longer
distances by supporting up to 500 Km between the hosts
and storage devices, depending on the connectivity
bandwidth. 4, 8, and 16 GBps links are available.
Native (switch) mode
Enhanced Group
Management (EGM)
Enables centralized management of Brocade Switches.
Drives consistency across the fabric and minimizes
downtime. It simplifies and automates configuration and
administrative tasks.
Native (switch) mode
Access Gateway mode