Configuration Tasks; Obtaining A License - Dell PowerConnect B-FCXs Configuration Manual

Configuration tasks

This section describes the configuration tasks for generating and obtaining a software license,
then installing it on the Dell PowerConnect device. Perform the tasks in the order listed in
TABLE 17
Configuration task
1
2
3
4
5

Obtaining a license

The procedures in this section show how to generate and obtain a software license.
1. Order a license for the desired licensed feature. Refer to
2. When you receive the paper-pack transaction key, retrieve the LID of your Dell PowerConnect
3. Log in to the brocade software portal at http://swportal.brocade.com and complete the
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Configuration tasks for software licensing
Order the desired license.
When you receive the transaction key, retrieve
the LID of the Dell PowerConnect device.
If you received the transaction key via
paper-pack, record the LID on the entitlement
certificate in the space provided.
Log in to the Brocade software portal to
generate and obtain the license file.
Upload the license file to the Dell PowerConnect
device.
Verify that the license is installed.
numbers and licensed features.
device by entering the show version command on the device. Example command output is
shown in "Viewing the License ID (LID)"
If you received a paper-pack transaction key, write the LID in the space provided on the
entitlement certificate.
NOTE
Do not discard the entitlement certificate with electronic key. Keep it in a safe place in case it
is needed for technical support or product replacement (RMAs).
software license request. If you do not have a login ID and password, request access by
following the instructions on the screen.
Configuration tasks
See...
For a list of available licenses and associated part
numbers, see "Licensed features and part numbers"
on page 81.
"Viewing the License ID (LID)"
"Obtaining a license" on page 83
"Installing a license file"
"Verifying the license file installation"
Table 16
on page 91."
4
Table 17.
on page 91
on page 88
on page 88
for a list of valid part
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