Vcs allows for the creation of a network fabric thats capable of converging storage and data traffic via standardsbased datacenter bridging. Browse to the location you want to save the file and run extract on the. Viewing software license information from the management. Oct 22, 2016 with the latest enhancements to vsan in version 6. By installing a software license, organizations can upgrade their 24port switch to the maximum 36port switch. Login to the brocade portal, go to software licensing and enter the transaction key. How software licensing works a permanent license for select features on specific units can be ordered preinstalled in a brocade. Wifi 6e unlocks the full potential of wifi in the 6 ghz driving the next evolution of wireless communications and networking. To find out which open source software is included in brocade products, view the licensing terms applicable to. Vdx switches are 1u and 2u in height and have flexible port on demand pod up to 24 or 60 ports on the latest vdx6730 models. On the next page youll be prompted for an email address and the license id. Software, vcs and fcoe license for brocade vdx 6740 and 6740t.
Vcs fabrics can only be deployed on brocades vdx switches, many of which have been end of lifed. If youd like to speak to someone immediately, call us 8667251025. The brocade vdx 6740, 6740t, and 6740t1g are all ethernet fabric topofrack tor switches that support a demanding data center environment. Brocade vdx 6740, 6740t, and 6740t1g switches data sheet. Brocade vdx 6470 t cant remove interface from licenses. Ethernet fabrics built on brocade vcs fabric technology provide unmatched vm awareness and automation compared to traditional network architectures and competitive. One of the value propositions that the vdx provides for is the ability to support native fibre channel. The license key is printed between the xml start and end tags in the license file. Vdx family external faq faq brocade vdx data center. Brocade vcs and fcoe license 1 switch for vdx 6740. Figure 2 brocade network os license generation window 5. It is designed to improve network utilization, maximize application availability, increase scalability, and simplify the network architecture in virtualized data centers. The product described by this document ma y contain open source software covered by the gnu general public license or other open source license agreements.
This license is only required on select embedded switch models and brocade 300, and does not apply to other fixedport switches or chassisbased platforms. Once generated, youll receive a xml file with the long string between lickey tags. Brocade vdx 6730 switch datasheet used cisco network. Ethernet fabrics built on brocade vcs fabric technology provide unmatched vm awareness and automation compared to traditional network architectures and competitive fabric offerings. How to add a license to a brocade vdx6740t1g switch. The brocade vdx 6730 can be easily deployed in vcs fabric mode with an addon software license. An asterisk next to a field indicates that the information is required. Brocade vdx 6740 brvdx674024f data sheet page 10 of.
Ip data center advanced management sw license for up to one vcs fabric regardless of the number of individual vdx members and advanced capabilities. Brocade vcs fabric is the winner of the november searchnetworking network innovation award. To install a license key, enter the license add licstr command followed by the license key. To find out which open source software is included in brocade products, view the licensing terms applicable to the open source software, and obtain a copy of the programming source. Organizations can use brocade network advisor to manage a vcs fabric as a single entity or to drill down to individual brocade vdx switches for fault, inventory, or performance managementand to manage multiple vcs fabrics in parallel. Oct 11, 2012 a brief introduction to fabric concepts, brocade s vcs fabric technology and the new vdx 8770 chassis. Brocade vcs technology is a revolutionary layer 2 ethernet capability that improves network. Software license to enable vcs on vdx672024 or vdx672016. The brocade fastiron sx series of layer23 switches provide a superior scalable foundation for improved operational efficiency and faster response to business opportunities today and into the future, extending control from the network edge to the backbone with intelligent network. The brocade vdx 6710 runs a common image with the brocade vdx 6720 and brocade vdx 6730 switches, and has aligned features. The network fabric technology enables engineers to configure and manage multiple switches as one body, and introduces a flat network design for multipathing and automation in the data center lan. Brocade claims the first shipping fabric solutions in the market, vcs technology which ships on vdx switches. Brocade vcs technology is a revolutionary layer 2 ethernet capability that improves network utilization, maximizes application availability, increases scalability, and dramatically simplifies the network architecture in nextgeneration virtualized data centers.
Viewing software license information from the brocade software portal note you can generate more than one license at a time. Review the brocade end user license agreement information and click i accept in the brocade end user license agreement page. Brocade vcs fabric license 1 switch for vdx 6740, 6740t, 6740t1g brocade vcs fabric technology helps organizations create efficient data center networks that just work. Brocade network os software licensing guide version 7. Associated certifications ecs data center vdx vcs fabric configuration and implementation course duration 5 days delivery method traditional instructorled virtual instructorled who should attend this course is designed for network administrators, system administrators, network architects, systems engineers, and technical support engineers involved with installation. Only brocade vcs technology, backed by a heritage of proven fabric innovations, delivers it agility and assures reliability, with a. Brocade vcs and fcoe license 1 switch for vdx 6740, 6740t, 6740t1g. To find out which open source software is included in brocade products, view the licensing terms applicable to the open source software, and.
Brocade fastiron sx series switches brocade fastiron sx series switches. Brocade vcs fabric technology delivers unmatched automation. Brocade license price brocade price list 2020 it price. Introduces highportdensity switch, new software for sdn, cloud orchestration and devops. Brocade vdx switch portfolio brocade vdx switches with vcs fabric provide. This product contains software that is licensed under written license agreements. Brocade vdx 6730 switch datasheet andover consulting group. One of the value propositions that the vdx provides. The additional two 40 gbe ports can be upgraded via the ports on demand pod software license. The product described by this document may contain open source software covered by the gnu general public license or other open source license agreements. Brocade vcs is rated 0, while cisco fabricpath is rated 8.
Our engineering team has years of experience with brocade vdx and other brocade switch products. Virtual cluster switching vcs fabric technology is a layer 2 proprietary ethernet technology from brocade communications systems, later acquired by extreme networks. Brocade vdx 6740 brvdx674024f data sheet page 10 of 12. To find out which open source software is included in brocade products, view the licensing terms. For additional information on fabrics, visit tech field days brocade virtual fabric symposium. Brocade vdx 6740, 6740t, 6740t1g switches, in conjunction with brocade vcs fabric technology, streamline configuration and management, maximize efficiency, and create a more automated and reliable network, especially in highly virtualized data centers. The brocade vdx 6730 connects to fibre channel storage area networks sans in addition to fibre channel over ethernet fcoe, iscsi, and nas storage, providing unified ethernet storage connectivity options. Brocade vcs fabric technology helps organizations create efficient data center networks that just work. Introduction to network os and brocade vcs fabric technology. The 24port model offers a lower entry point for organizations that want to start small and grow their networks over time. To find out which open source software is included in brocade products, view the licensing.
Enter the requested information in the required fields. Brocade software advanced software for brocade device. To findout which open source software is included in brocade products, view the licensing terms applicable to the open source software, and. A brief introduction to fabric concepts, brocades vcs fabric technology and the new vdx 8770 chassis. Brocade license price from brocade price list 2020. Software, vcs license for brocade vdx 6740 and 6740t. Software license to enable fcoe on vdx672016 or vdx672024. Server and storage virtualization automation support brocade vcs fabric technology offers unique features to support virtualized server and. Brocade vcs fabrics equip nextgeneration data centers with the automation, resiliency, and scalability that is required to support virtualized environments and the transition to cloud computing. Assurance, brocade net health, brocade one, cloudplex, mlx, vcs, vdx, and when the mission is critical.
Adaptive networking with qosadaptive networking provides a rich framework of capability allowing a user to. The design used was a 5 rack vsan hyperconverged infrastructure, showcasing the value of failure domains at scale, and integration of vmware vcenter with the vcs fabric for automatic network provisioning. Brocade vdx 6940 switch the brocade vdx 694036q switch is a fixed ethernet 40 gbe optimized switch in a 1ru form factor. May 23, 2012 virtual cluster switching vcs is brocade s brand of datacenter ethernet switching. Each time a new rack of servers is deployed to host vms, each. Vcs license question hi there, i bought a vdx 672060 from ebay, and it only came with one software activation package, does that mean i can only use 10 ports. Network operating system software network operating system version.
How to form a vcs data center fabric with brocade vdx6740s. Brocade network os software defined networking sdn configuration guide version 7. Organizations seeking to reap the benefits of brocade vcs fabric technology can enable it with an addon vcs software license. Wifi 6e will dramatically improve the wireless experience. Brocade vcs technology brocade vcs technology offers unmatched vm awareness and automation versus traditional architectures and competitive fabric solutions, and supports storage over a unified fabric. Brocade vdx 6740 switch datasheet brocade switches.
The vcs fabric architecture is built with small building blocks. This gives you the support you need to efficiently build your brocade network. Brocade dcxbrocade dcx4s brocade dcx 8510 backbone family. Brocade vdx 6710 supports existing 1 gigabit ethernetgbe data center server connectivity maximizes performance through 48 wirespeed 1 gbe ports with 600. The vcs fabric license is enabled on all vdx platforms by default starting with network os 4.
Ezswitchsetup software installation guide for brocade g620. Associated certifications ecs data center vdx vcs fabric configuration and implementation course duration 5 days delivery method traditional instructorled virtual instructorled who should attend this course is designed for network administrators, system administrators, network architects, systems engineers, and technical support engineers involved with installation, configuration. Ezswitchsetup software installation guide for brocade g620 53. Brocade vcs fabrics integrated with brocade vdx switches. Vcs fabric license does not need to be installed to enable vcs fabric functionality. Inservice software upgrades the brocade vdx 6740 family of switches delivers a highly efficient tor inservice software upgrade issu by leveraging a software model that uses a dualos infrastructure on a multicore cpu. Brocade vcs fabric technology all brocade vdx switches feature brocade vcs fabric technology. Software, fcoe license for brocade vdx 6740 and 6740t. Two 40 gbe ports are enabled as part of the base license. Why brocade vdx in the data center datacenter over cisco nexus vs better how to configure setup vcs cluster formation network fun a securitynetwork engineers blog. Brocade vdx 694036q is available with 24 ports or 36 ports.
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