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Transferring a license

A license can be transferred between Brocade devices if both the following conditions are true:

• The device is under an active support contract.

• The license is being transferred between two similar models (for example, from a 24-port

model to another 24-port model or from a 48-port model to another 48-port model).

NOTE

Transferring a license is only available internally for TAC, and externally for designated partners with

specific accounts in the Software Portal. Contact your Brocade representative for more information.

Special replacement instructions for legacy devices

A legacy device refers to a Brocade device that was shipped prior to the introduction of

software-based licensing, has an EEPROM installed, and is running pre-release 07.1.00 software.

For Brocade legacy devices in need of replacement (by way of a Return Merchandise Agreement

[RMA]), the following actions must be taken:

• If the replacement device will be upgraded to a software release that supports software-based

licensing, registration of the replacement device is required after the software is upgraded.

• If the replacement device will be using a software release that does not support

software-based licensing, follow these instructions:

NOTE

This procedure is not supported on FCX and ICX platforms.

1. Prior to shipping the device in need of replacement back to the factory, remove the

EEPROM from the device. To remove the EEPROM, follow the instructions in the

appropriate hardware installation guide or in the instructions that shipped with the

EEPROM.

2. After removing the EEPROM, store it in a safe place.

3. When the replacement device is received from the factory, install the previously removed

EEPROM in the device. To do so, follow the instructions that shipped with the EEPROM.