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Brocade ServerIron ADX Software Licensing Guide 3

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Obtaining a license

The Brocade ServerIron ADX Application Delivery Switches come in two categories, the fixed form

appliance and the modular chassis system. The Brocade ADX 1000 Series is part of the first

category of appliance system, while the Brocade ADX 4000 Series and the 10000 Series are part

of the modular chassis system. These systems respectively can be upgraded on-demand to match

the changing customer needs, by selecting from the collection of software licenses and/or modular

hardware options. For further information, refer to Appendix A, “Licensed features and part

numbers”.

Identifying the correct license for a desired feature

To help you determine how to best meet your current and anticipated future requirements, the

licensed features for the different Brocade ADX series are described below. The fixed form

appliance and the modular chassis systems are discussed separately. The latter systems offer

more flexibility and higher performance levels than the fixed form series.

Brocade ADX 1000 Series (fixed form appliance)

The Brocade ADX 1000 Series of Application Delivery Switches come in standard configuration that

includes the basic application delivery controller (ADC) features. In addition, you have the ability to

add more advanced features, performance, and ports by upgrading them through a corresponding

software license.

Application Processor – The Brocade ADX 1000 series application switch is equipped with

4 application processors. The minimum configuration enables 1 application processor and

configurations are available that enable 1, 2 or 4 application processors. Systems with 1 or

2 application processors can be upgraded to enable 2 or 4.

1 Gbps copper ports –The Brocade ADX 1000 series application switch is equipped with

sixteen 1 Gbps copper ports. The minimum configuration enables 8 of these ports. A system

with an 8 port license can be upgraded to support 16 ports.

Hardware-based SSL offload – The Brocade ADX 1000 series application switch is equipped

with an embedded SSL hardware module. You can enable this module only with a license.

10 Gbps ports – The Brocade ADX 1000 series application switch is equipped with two

10 Gbps ports. You can upgrade a system to enable 2 ports.

Premium software – Configurations are available that enable Layer-3 and Global Load

Balancing features for the Brocade ADX router image.

Multitenancy - When configured with a PREM license, Brocade ADX 1000 series application

switches support multitenancy for up to four tenants.

Brocade ADX 4000 and 10000 Series (modular chassis systems)

The Brocade ADX 4000 and 10000 Series of Application Delivery Switches come in standard

configuration that includes the basic application delivery controller (ADC) features. You have the

ability to add more performance, advanced features, and ports by adding the respective hardware

module and software license.

Premium software – Enables Layer-3 and Global Load Balancing features for the Brocade ADX

router image.

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