Chapter 4. System License Keys; Obtaining Activation Keys; Installing Activation Keys - Lenovo Flex System Fabric CN4093 Application Manual

Chapter 4. System License Keys

Obtaining Activation Keys

Installing Activation Keys

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License keys determine the number of available ports on the CN4093. Each switch
comes with basic license that provides the use of a limited number of physical
ports. On top of the basic license, optional upgrade licenses can be installed to
expand the number of available ports.
The upgrade licenses can be acquired using the Lenovo System x Features on Demand
(FoD) website:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/fod/
You can also use the website to review and manage licenses, and to obtain
additional help if required.
Note: An IBM ID and password are required to log into the FoD website. If you do
not yet have an IBM ID, you can register at the website.
Activation keys are provided as files that must be uploaded to the CN4093. To
acquire an activation key, use the FoD website to purchase an Authorization Code.
You will need to provide the unique ID (UID) of the specific CN4093 where the key
will be installed. The UID is the last 12 characters of the CN4093 serial number.
This serial number is located on the Part Number (PN) label and is also displayed
during successful login to the device.
When available, download the activation key file from the FoD site.
Once FoD activation key files have been acquired, they must be installed on the
CN4093. The example below depicts use of the CN4093 Command Line Interface
(CLI), but other device interfaces (such as SNMP) may also be used.
The CN4093 must be reset to activate any newly installed licenses.
To install activation keys, complete the following steps:
a. Log in to the CN4093.
b. At the CLI prompt, enter the following commands:
CN4093> enable
CN4093# configure terminal
CN4093(config)# software­key
CN4093(config)# enakey addr <server IP address> keyfile <key filename>
c. Follow the prompts to enter the appropriate parameters, including the file
transfer protocol and server parameters.
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