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Brocade DCFM Enterprise

Brocade DCFM Enterprise is a comprehensive network management solution for Brocade Fibre Channel SAN products, including Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). It is designed for large enterprise environments with multi-fabric or multi-site storage networks. It features enterprise-class Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS), as well as proactive monitoring. As a result, it helps optimize storage resources, maximize performance and enhance the security of storage network infrastructures.

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SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
  • Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, XP, Vista, and 2008 Server
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4, AS 4, 5, and 5 Advanced Platform
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
  • VMware ESX Server 3 and 3.5 (Guest OS supported: same as those listed above)
  • Sun Solaris 10
CPU, MEMORY, AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Operating SystemInstallation Type1 to 2000 Ports
(1 to 20 Domains)		2001 to 5000 Ports
(21 to 60 Domains)		5001 to 9000 Ports
(61 to 120 Domains)
Windows, LinuxServer/ClientIntel Core2 Duo 2 GHz
or equivalent CPU

3 GB RAM
7 GB HDD 		Dual Intel Core2
Duo 2.4 GHz
or equivalent CPU

4 GB RAM
7 GB HDD 		Dual Intel Core2
Duo 2.4 GHz
or equivalent CPU

4 GB RAM
40 GB HDD
 ClientIntel Core2 Duo 2 GHz
or equivalent CPU

1 GB RAM
500 MB HDD 		Intel Core2 Duo 2 GHz or equivalent CPU

2 GB RAM
1 GB HDD 		Intel Core2 Duo 2 GHz or equivalent CPU

2 GB RAM
2 GB HDD
SolarisServer4 Core 1.2 GHz UltraSPARC T2
or T2 Plus or equivalent CPU

3 GB RAM
7 GB HDD 		4/6/8 Core 1.4 GHz UltraSPARC T2
or T2 Plus or equivalent CPU

4 GB RAM
7 GB HDD 		4/6/8 Core 1.4 GHz UltraSPARC T2
or T2 Plus or equivalent CPU

4 GB RAM
40 GB HDD
 Client4 Core 1.0 GHz UltraSPARC T1
or equivalent CPU

1 GB RAM
500 MB HDD 		4 Core 1.0 GHz UltraSPARC T1
or equivalent CPU

2 GB RAM
1 GB HDD 		4 Core 1.0 GHz UltraSPARC T1
or equivalent CPU

2 GB RAM
2 GB HDD
VMware*Server/Client
or Client		Requirements same as Guest OS listed aboveRequirements same as Guest OS listed aboveRequirements same as Guest OS listed above
* Modem-based Call Home is not supported under VMware. All other Call Home mechanisms are supported
NOTE: Additional disk space is required to use Brocade DCFM as a firmware repository or trace dump destination for managed switches, or to perform periodic support data collections.
QUALIFIED BROCADE FIRMWARE VERSIONS
  • Fabrics exclusively composed of FOS require version 5.0 or higher.
  • Fabrics exclusively composed of M-EOS require version 9.6 or higher (M-EOS 9.9.2 recommended).
  • Fabrics composed of both FOS and M-EOS require FOS version 6.0 or higher and M-EOS version 9.6 or higher.
REQUIRED FABRIC OS FEATURES
Some Brocade DCFM Enterprise features might require specific FOS-licensed features:
  • Fabric Watch for port fencing and performance thresholds
  • Advanced Performance Monitoring for end-to-end monitors and Top Talkers
  • Adaptive Networking for QoS zones
  • Integrated Routing (on available platforms) for Fibre Channel Routing management and LSAN zones
  • FCIP (on available platforms) for FCIP tunnel management
  • FICON CUP for PDCM Matrix and other FICON-related features

DCFM Resources

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Brocade enables a regional medical center to deliver quality patient care while meeting growing data storage needs and compliance requirements

Abstract:

The Call Home event notification capability allows a user to configure DCFM to automatically send an e-mail or dial into a Brocade or OEM support center to report system problems.

Abstract:

Describes how to migrate from Brocade EFCM to Brocade DCFM including planning, installation and deployment, and post-deployment configuration.

Abstract:

Describes the process of migrating from Brocade Fabric Manager to Brocade DCFM including planning, topology maps, installation and deployment, and post-deployment configuration.

Abstract:

This paper explores how key capabilities within Brocade Data Center Fabric Manager (DCFM) help simplify infrastructure management.