Feature licensing fundamentals
Installing a license file
About this task
This procedure is used to install a license file. If the switch is reset to default, the license file
must be reinstalled and the switch reset to reenable licensed features. Resetting a switch to
default removes the license file from its storage area in NVRAM.
Store the license file on a TFTP server accessible by the switch or stack before starting the
installation procedure. For switches equipped with a USB port, you can also use a USB mass
storage device to copy the license file to the switch.
Procedure
1. At the Privileged Executive command prompt, enter the command copy [tftp|
2. Restart the switch.
Result
License installation example using USB
1. Insert a USB mass storage device into a USB port on the front of the switch.
2. To copy a license from a USB mass storage device, use the following command:
Displaying licenses
About this task
Display an installed license file using the command show license {<1-10> | all}
[verbose]. Specify an individual license with the designated number or use the all keyword
to display all installed licenses.
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Fundamentals
usb] license <tftp_ip_address> filename <license_file_name>.
copy usb license 4500_adv.lic
The switch generates the message: License successfully downloaded
Note:
You must reboot the system to activate the license.
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December 2011