Hi Dan,
 
So the licences were never transferable - that will upset some used filer resellers...
 
My reading of an old license agreement back in '99 indicated however that it was perpetual, at least for the original owner. That is, if you were happy to keep running the same version of Ontap once your maintenance ran out, you would remain licensed forever?
 
That is, you need to purchase a software subscription only to receive support and upgrades, not to retain the right to use the software originally purchased?
 
Just curious to find out if this has changed, I know a few customers from when I worked for a NetApp reseller several years ago who still have their old, out of maintenance F7xx and F8xx series filers running in a corner for dev/test and non-critical storage. Apart from the gradual increase in drive failure rate they're so stable some people are happy to leave them running for years even with no support.
 
regards,
 

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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-toasters@mathworks.com [mailto:owner-toasters@mathworks.com] On Behalf Of Warmenhoven, Dan
Sent: Tuesday, 22 April 2008 10:50 AM
To: Roach, Steven; voiperster@gmail.com; toasters@mathworks.com
Cc: ScottUCE@aol.com
Subject: RE: Licensing Question

None of NetApp's software licenses are transferable, and they never have been in my 14 years as CEO. 
 
Dan
 

Dan Warmenhoven
Chairman & CEO

NetApp, Inc.
1-408-822-6600 Direct
dan@netapp.com

www.netapp.com



From: ScottUCE@aol.com [mailto:ScottUCE@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 4:29 PM
To: Roach, Steven; voiperster@gmail.com
Cc: toasters@mathworks.com
Subject: Re: Licensing Question

Peter:
 
Some used NetApp filers DO have transferable ONTAP licenses.  We have been providing them for many years and would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
 
Scott
 
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In a message dated 4/21/2008 9:27:37 AM Central Daylight Time, Steven.Roach@netapp.com writes:
Peter,

If all you wanted was access via FCP that is the only license you would need, a software subscription also would be needed so you can download the Data OnTap.

A hardware subscription would not be a bad idea. Not sure how much the cost is, I would certainly have a conversation with your local NetApp Sales guy or a Channel Sales rep.




On 4/20/08 10:33 PM, "Peter Rosenthal" <voiperster@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks Steven,

Is the FCP license all that is required or is there some sort of base license. Any ballpark figure on the license cost?

Thanks.

2008/4/21 Roach, Steven <Steven.Roach@netapp.com>:
Hey Peter,

Resetting a password is very easy, During the boot hit Control + C to enter in to Special Menu and one of the options there will allow to you to reset the password.

Licenses are a whole other story. Licenses do not transfer with Used equipment. If you buy a used FAS270 will have to buy an "FCP" license to access it over Fibre Channel.

 


From: Peter Rosenthal [mailto:voiperster@gmail.com]
Sent: Sun 4/20/2008 6:36 PM
To: toasters@mathworks.com
Subject: Licensing Question

Hello,

We are considering getting some used netapps equipment. I am mostly concerned with the pitfalls of licensing and would be grateful for any pointers.

Specifically we are currently looking at a FAS270. We want to connect it via fibre channel to a FC switch and then two FC HBAs on different hosts. I do not want to end up with a door stop product and therefore I would like to know if:

Will I have any problems resetting any existing passwords that might exist on the filer?
Is the license required to access the filer via fibre channel optional or will any licensed filer support it?

Thanks.









NetApp
Steve Roach
Mobile (215)237-1660
Support (888)463-8277

 




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