Performing A Manual Installation; Obtaining The License Key File; Installing The License Key File - Cisco AP775A - Nexus Converged Network Switch 5010 Configuration Manual

Performing a Manual Installation

Performing a Manual Installation
All Cisco Nexus 5000 Series licenses are factory-installed. Manual installation is not required.

Obtaining the License Key File

To obtain new or updated license key files, perform this task:
Procedure
Step 1 Use the show license host-id command to obtain the serial number for your switch. The host ID is also referred
to as the switch serial number.
switch# show license host-id
License hostid: VDH=FOX064317SQ
Tip
Step 2 Obtain either your claim certificate or your proof of purchase document. This document accompanies every
Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch.
Step 3 Get the product authorization key (PAK) from either the claim certificate or the proof of purchase document.
Step 4 Locate the website URL from either the claim certificate or the proof of purchase document.
Step 5
Access the specified URL that applies to your switch and enter the switch serial number and the PAK.
The license key file is sent to you by e-mail. The license key file is digitally signed to only authorize use on
the requested switch. The requested features are also enabled once the Cisco NX-OS software on the specified
switch accesses the license key file.
Caution
A license is either permanent or it expires on a fixed date. If you do not have a license, the grace period for
using that feature starts from the first time you start using a feature offered by that license.
Step 6 Use the copy licenses command in EXEC mode to save your license file to one of two locations; either the
bootflash or the volatile directory.
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Installing the License Key File

To install a license key file in any switch, perform this task:
Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch CLI Software Configuration Guide
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Use the entire ID that appears after the equals sign (=) sign. In this example, the host ID is
FOX064317SQ.
Install the license key file in the specified Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch without making any
modifications.
Backing Up License Files, page 57
Grace Period Alerts, page 60
Obtaining the License Key File
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