License for Web, Zoning, Fabric.

[MitVongNam]

1)What does it really mean?
2)Followed instructions spelled out in manual but I couldn't get Fabric Watch working. Does it require reinstallation of Fabric watch??
3) Does Fabric Manager require separate license?
Exactly what tool(s) do I currently have to manage my SAN based on license for Web, Zoning, and Fabric. THANKS in advance.

[Uwe Zessin]

The "web" license is for managing the Fibre Channel switch from a web browser. Without this license you can still manager the switch through a command-line session.

The "zoning" license is required if you want to create zones.

The "fabric" licesense is requried if you want to connect this Fibre Channel switch to others to build a "network" of switches. There are different versions of fabric licenses which, for example, limit the size of the fabric.

The use of "fabric watch" requires another license.

All licenses above are used to enable features within a Brocade Fibre Channel switch.


"fabric manager" is a product that runs outside Fibre Channel switches.

[MitVongNam]

Well written reply. Rarely see it..
Very informative. THANKS.