Licensed Cisco Nx-Os Software Packages - Cisco AJ732A - MDS 9134 Fabric Switch Release Note

Licensed Cisco NX-OS Software Packages

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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)
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