Seamless transition for legacy devices, License types, Software licensing terminology – Brocade FastIron Ethernet Switch Software Licensing Guide User Manual
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customer’s PC, where the file can then be transferred to a TFTP or SCP server, and then uploaded to
the Brocade device.
Once a license is installed on the Brocade device, it has the following effects:
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For FCX and ICX devices, the license unlocks the licensed feature and it becomes available
immediately. There is no need to reload the software.
•
For FSX devices, the license unlocks the ability to upload the software image (for example,
Premium Layer 3) onto the device. Once the software image is installed and the software is
reloaded, the license unlocks the licensed feature.
When a trial license expires, the commands and CLI related to the feature are disabled, but the feature
itself cannot be disabled until the system reloads.
Seamless transition for legacy devices
The term "legacy device" refers to a Brocade device that was shipped prior to the introduction of
software-based licensing, has an EEPROM installed, and is running a FastIron release prior to
07.1.00.
The transition to software licensing is seamless for legacy devices. When upgraded to a release that
supports software-based licensing, these devices will continue to operate as previously configured.
NOTE
There are special considerations and instructions for FastIron legacy devices in need of replacement
(by way of a Return Merchandise Agreement [RMA]). For details, refer to
instructions for legacy devices
License types
The following license types are supported on FastIron devices:
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Application-related - Enables premium or advanced features on the device, for example advanced
Layer 3 for the FCX, premium and advanced Layer 3 for the ICX 6610, premium Layer 3 for the
ICX 6450, and full Layer 3 for the FSX 800 and FSX 1600.
•
Trial license - Also called a temporary license, this license enables a license-controlled feature to
run on the device on a temporary basis. A trial license enables demonstration and evaluation of a
licensed feature and can be valid for a period of 45 days. For more information about a trial
license, refer to
on page 20.
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Normal license - Also called a permanent license, this license enables a license-controlled feature
to run on the device indefinitely.
Software licensing terminology
The following terms are used in this document:
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Entitlement certificate - The proof-of-purchase certificate (paperpack) issued by Brocade when a
license is purchased. The certificate contains a unique transaction key that is used in conjunction
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