Activating A License; Verifying License Activation - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 - SAN Switch User Manual

Initial Configuration

Activating a License

1. Log into the Command Line Interface as the Admin user.
2. To activate a license, you must have a valid license key. Use the license key
Example:
switch:admin> licenseadd "key"
Note:
in double quotes.
3. Verify that the license was added by entering the licenseshow command
switch:admin> licenseshow
1A1AaAaaaAAAA1a:
Web license
Zoning license
SES license
Security license
Fabric Watch license
If the licensed feature is listed, the feature is installed and immediately available.
If the license is not listed, repeat step 2 of this procedure.

Verifying License Activation

To verify that the required licenses are activated on the switch, perform the
following steps:
1. Log into the Command Line Interface as the Admin user.
2. Enter the licenseshow command at the command line prompt.
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provided in the licensed Paper Pack.
Activate the license using the licenseadd command, as follows:
The license key is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as given, enclosed
at the command line prompt.
A list displays all of the licenses currently installed on the switch.
Example:
A list displays all of the licenses currently activated on the switch.
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