Preface About this guide These installation instructions provide information to help you: • Install the flexport upgrade kit for the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24. • Obtain and configure a required feature key. • Contact technical support for additional assistance. Intended audience This guide is intended for system administrators familiar with: •...
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Unpack the shipping container and inspect each item for damage. Ensure that all items listed on the enclosed bill of materials are included in the container. If any items are damaged or missing, contact a Hewlett-Packard authorized service provider or reseller.
Complete the information requested on the HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel switches entitlement certificate for firmware features. This certificate is included in the flexport upgrade kit. Provide the information on the certificate to the Hewlett-Packard Authorization Center using one of the following methods described in Table...
The Hewlett-Packard Authorization Center will deliver the unique feature key to you by the same method you use to send your information to the Authorization Center. For example, if you send your information by e-mail, the Authorization Center will send the feature key to you by e-mail.
Figure 2 Maintenance Feature Installation tab Enter the feature key in the Feature Key box, and then click Update. A confirmation page contains a warning that this action will override the current set of features on the switch. Click OK to activate the new feature key. The switch performs an IPL when the key is activated and the feature key is installed.
Figure 3 Configure Feature Key dialog box Click New. The New Feature Key dialog box is displayed (Figure Figure 4 New Feature Key dialog box Enter the feature key and click OK. The Enable Feature Key dialog box is displayed (Figure Figure 5 Enable Feature Key dialog box The Enable Feature Key dialog box contains a warning that this action will override the current...
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When the feature key is enabled, the switch performs an initial program load (IPL), during which the Ethernet connection between the HAFM appliance and switch is momentarily interrupted. If your firmware is 04.01.02 or later, proceed to step If your firmware is earlier than 04.01.02, select Maintenance > Set Online State to set the switch online.