Assume you have the same configuration as the first example, with two Windows 2000 hosts that are directly attached to storage systems, with no Fibre Channel (FC) connections and with a total of
0 FC ports, as shown in the following figure:
Figure 25 An Example of Direct Attached Storage
The software calculates four MAPs (see the figure), since we assume one MAP for each host, even though it has no Fibre Channel ports. The storage systems are counted, since they are supported by the management server. If you include the MAPs from the first example (140 MAPs), it brings the total to 144 MAPs.
If we had a configuration which included a switch, two managed hosts, and several unmanaged hosts, the MAPs would not be used against the unmanaged hosts.
Some switches allow the user to turn off an unused GBIC. (Gigabit Interface Converter). If a GBIC is turned off, the port is not counted. However, if the GBIC is turned on, or if there is no GBIC, the port is counted.
Importing a License FileIf you cannot find the license file you want to import or if you are interested in expanding your license for managing additional elements, follow your organization’s procedures to contact your software or support representative for assistance.
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