Product Licensing Overview; License Keys; Feature Keys - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User Manual

Product Licensing Overview

License and feature keys are unique strings of alphanumeric characters that verify
ownership of software and additional software modules and features that you can
purchase.

License Keys

License keys verify ownership of the license to use software application and
optional features and modules. The use of license keys is new for this release.
Depending on your upgrade situation, you may be prompted to enter the license
key and software serial number the first time that you initialize the application to
verify your software license. As you purchase additional software modules, you
must enter license keys into the License Key dialog box (Help menu, License
option). For details on acquiring license keys, see
If you order additional software modules after your initial purchase of the
application, you will need to enter your original serial number, as well as a license
key into the License Key dialog box (Help menu, License option). The software
license key allows you to access the application and all optional software features
or modules that you have purchased. Your ship kit documents provide a new
software entitlement request certificate for HAFM, based on the number of ports.
To obtain a license key, follow instructions provided with your ship kit to access
the HP licensing web site through your internet browser, enter the serial number
and registration number, and obtain a license key.

Feature Keys

Feature keys verify ownership of the Element Manager and optional features that
can be purchased for the Element Manager. The feature key, which is encoded
with a switch or director's serial number, can only be configured on the switch or
director to which it is assigned.
When you purchase additional Element Manager features, you receive a feature
key. The feature keys that you are currently using are included in this key.
Here are some important notes about the Element Manager feature key introduced
with this release:
HA-Fabric Manager User Guide
All edge switches and directors that were purchased prior to the release of
firmware 06.00.00 will automatically have the Element Manager feature
enabled when their firmware is upgraded to version 06.00.00 or later.
However, the feature key for the Element Manager will not be added or
incorporated into the existing feature key.
Introduction and General Information
"Managing Users" on page 57.
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