HP Cisco MDS 9020 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Rele - Page 40

Licensed Cisco NX-OS Software Packages Send documentation comments to [email protected] Licensed Cisco NX-OS Software Packages Most Cisco MDS 9000 family software features are included in the base configuration of the switch: the standard package. However, some features are logically grouped into add-on packages that must be licensed separately, such as the Cisco MDS 9000 Enterprise package, SAN Extension over IP package, Mainframe package, Fabric Manager Server (FMS) package, Storage Services Enabler (SSE) package, Storage Media Encryption package, and Data Mobility Manager package. On-demand ports activation licenses are also available for the Cisco MDS Blade Switch Series, and 4-Gbps Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches. Enterprise Package The standard software package that is bundled at no charge with the Cisco MDS 9000 Family switches includes the base set of features that Cisco believes are required by most customers for building a SAN. The Cisco MDS 9000 family also has a set of advanced features that are recommended for all enterprise SANs. These features are bundled together in the Cisco MDS 9000 Enterprise package. Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Enterprise package fact sheet for more information. SAN Extension over IP Package The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN Extension over IP package allows the customer to use FCIP to extend SANs over wide distances on IP networks using the Cisco MDS 9000 family IP storage services. Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN Extension over IP package fact sheet for more information. Mainframe Package The Cisco MDS 9000 Mainframe package uses the FICON protocol and allows control unit port management for in-band management from IBM S/390 and z/900 processors. FICON VSAN support is provided to help ensure true hardware-based separation of FICON and open systems. Switch cascading, fabric binding, and intermixing also are included in this package. Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Mainframe package fact sheet for more information. Fabric Manager Server Package The standard Cisco Fabric Manager and Device Manager applications bundled at no charge with the Cisco MDS 9000 family provide basic configuration and troubleshooting capabilities. The Cisco MDS 9000 FMS package extends Cisco Fabric Manager by providing historical performance monitoring for network traffic hotspot analysis, centralized management services, and advanced application integration for greater management efficiency. Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 FMS package fact sheet for more information. Cisco MDS 9000 Family Release Notes for Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 4.1(1b) 40 OL-17675-02