Brocade FastIron Ethernet Switch Software Licensing Guide - Manual (Page 24)

For Brocade legacy devices in need of replacement (by way of a Return Merchandise Agreement
[RMA]), the following actions must be taken:
• If the replacement device will be upgraded to a software release that supports software licensing,
registration of the replacement device is required after the software is upgraded.
• If the replacement device will be using a software release that does not support software
licensing, follow these instructions:
NOTE
This procedure is not supported on FCX and ICX platforms.
1. Prior to shipping the device in need of replacement back to the factory, remove the EEPROM
from the device. To remove the EEPROM, follow the instructions in the appropriate hardware
installation guide or in the instructions that shipped with the EEPROM.
2. After removing the EEPROM, store it in a safe place.
3. When the replacement device is received from the factory, install the previously removed
EEPROM in the device. To do so, follow the instructions that shipped with the EEPROM.
Syslog messages and trap information
The following table lists the syslog messages and traps that are supported for software licensing.
Syslog messages TABLE 2
Message
level Message Explanation
Informational License: Package
package_name with LID
LID_number is added The license package has been added.
Informational
License: Package
package_name with LID
LID_number is removed
The license package has been deleted.
Warning License: Package
package_name with LID
LID_number expires in
number days The trial license is about to expire. This message will begin to
display three days before the expiration date, and every two hours
on the last day that the license will expire.
Notification License: Package
package_name with LID
LID_number has expired The trial license has expired.
Syslog messages
Message License: Package package_name with LID LID_number
is added
Syslog messages and trap information
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