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FabricIT
FabricIT EFM is a software based management system that can be run with either a command
line interface or with a
WebUI
interface. Chassis management comes with the switch system. An
optional license is required for full use of FabricIT cluster management. See the FabricIT EFM
User Manual for instructions and commands available to manage the chassis, switches, and fab-
ric.
Downloading FabricIT Software and Documents
To download FabricIT software and documentation, please visit the following Web page:
FabricIT
http://www.mellanox.com/content/pages.php?pg=fabric_it_login
.
Note that you will need to enter the License Entitlement number and the Switch S/N to obtain the
software and documentation, and also to generate an EFM license that enables extended FabricIT
management and inspection features on your switch system.
Installing Licenses
Two licenses are offered with FabricIT EFM software:
1.License for extended FabricIT management and inspection features
2.License for enabling additional ports on a switch system
Getting the License Key
FabricIT Enterprise Fabric Manager (EFM) license can be purchased from your Mellanox repre-
sentative at any time. A License Enablement Number will be supplied at the time of purchase. To
generate the License Key enter the License Enablement Number and the Switch Serial Number
into the Mellanox online license tool at
http://license.mellanox.com
. The Switch Serial Number
can be found on the pull-out tab or the box labeling.
Figure 12: License Key Entitlement Number
