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Installing PFE keys
A PFE key is a password that you can purchase from your switch distributor or authorized reseller to enable
particular features in your switch. The following features are available with a PFE key:
•
SANtegrity Enhanced: Enables device security on the switch.
•
Element Manager: Enables the McDATA Element Manager switch management application through
HAFM.
NOTE:
To obtain the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch serial number and PFE key, follow the step-by-step
instructions on the "firmware feature entitlement request certificate" for the PFE key. One of the license key
retrieval options is via the web: www.webkey.external.hp.com.
To install a PFE key, perform the following procedure:
1.
Open the faceplate display of the switch on which you want to install the PFE key.
2.
Select Switch > Features to open the Feature Licenses dialog shown in
Figure 10
Features Licenses dialog
3.
Click Add in the Feature Licenses dialog to open the Add License Key dialog shown in
Figure 11
Add License Key dialog
4.
Enter the license key in the Key field in the Add License Key dialog.
5.
Click Get Description to display the PFE key description in the Description field.
6.
Click Add Key. Allow a minute or two to complete.
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