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LiveCD
The LiveCD can be used to boot up diskless or OS-less servers. The Brocade Command
Utility (BCU) can then be used to update the boot code.
Agent
The management agent is automatically installed as part of the driver installation process
and can be started manually or automatically. This agent is required to manage Brocade
HBAs through HCM.
Host Connectivity Manager (HCM)
HCM is the Brocade Adapter management tool that has an intuitive and easy-to-use
graphical user interface (GUI). This is a Java based application and can run on standard
servers and workstations or a dedicated management server. HCM is used to install,
configure, and manage local as well as remote adapters from a single interface. In
addition, data center administrators can use the tool for detailed configuration tasks, driver
and firmware upgrades, device level monitoring, and comprehensive diagnostics.
Brocade Command Line Utility (BCU)
Brocade also includes the Brocade BCU, which is a command-line utility used to configure
and manage local HBAs from the console. Many of the GUI configuration options are also
available through the BCU. Run the bcu -help command to obtain more information about
BCU options.
APIs
SNIA HBA API V2.0 is supported. For both Windows and Solaris, the SNIA HBA API
libraries are part of the OS. For Linux and VMware, separate API libraries are provided as
part of the driver package.
Using HCM
The minimum set of requirements to support HCM include:
Brocade FC HBAs (BR-415, BR-425, BR-815, and BR-825)
A single-processor or multiprocessor server or workstation
Pentium® III with 450 MHz (or equivalent) or greater for Windows, Red Hat, Novell, Solaris
x86, and VMware.
Sun Ultra 60 for Solaris SPARC.
At least 256 MB of physical RAM; 512 MB is recommended.
A video card capable of at least 256 colors and a screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels.
At least 150 MB of disk space.
Internet Explorer (5.0 or later), Netscape Communicator (5.0 or later), or Firefox (1.0 or
greater)
TCP/IP protocol stack for communicating with the management agents.
After installing Brocade HCM, you can start it from the Windows Start menu.
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