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If the part number is DL-4424-0002, then the SAN I/O Module is configured to run exclusively in Access Gateway mode. To operate in Full Fabric Switch mode, you must have a Switch license.

You may also use the CLI licenseshow command to determine whether the module is Dual Function (Switch/Access Gateway), or single-function Access Gateway. This command displays current license keys, along with a list of licensed products enabled by these keys. A Dual Function (Switch/Access Gateway) module should have a “Fabric license” in the command output.

Features

Features available on the SAN I/O Module depend on whether the module is configured in Access Gateway or Standard Full Fabric Switch mode.

Full Fabric Switch mode

The SAN I/O Module has the following features:

Up to 8 external autosensing (1, 2, and 4 Gbit/sec) Fibre Channel ports. These are universal and self-configuring ports are capable of becoming one of the following port types:

-F_Port (fabric enabled)

-FL_Port (fabric loop enabled)

-E_Port (expansion port)

These ports are capable of Brocade ISL Trunking with appropriate licensing.

Up to 16 internal backplane F_Ports. Each port is capable of automatic negotiation to the highest common speed of all connected devices at 4 Gbit/sec.

Dynamic ports on demand, which allows any port to be activated as needed based on available licenses.

Frame filtering that augments the hardware zoning capabilities of the Brocade ASIC, which implements hardware zoning at the port level of the SAN I/O Module.

Brocade ASIC expanded capabilities, including World Wide Name (WWN) and device-level zoning.

Hardware zoning, implemented by means of a firmware-accessible table per output port.

Extensive diagnostics and monitoring capabilities.

Unicast and broadcast data traffic support.

Up to eight SWL small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers.

NOTE

The SAN I/O Module ships with four 4 Gbit/sec SFPs. If you purchase a POD license, you will receive an additional four SFPs.

One serial console port on the front panel (RJ45 connector).

The following light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for each external port.

-One green/amber LED to indicate status for each port.

-One green/amber LED to indicate link speed for each port.

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