Installing Product Feature Enablement keys
A PFE key is a password that you can purchase from your switch distributor or authorized reseller that
enables particular features in your switch. The following PFE keys are available:
•
SANtegrity Enhanced PFE key enables device security on the switch. This includes support for the
following:
• RADIUS servers. See
• Device security. See
• Switch binding. See
•
Element Manager PFE key enables the use of the Element Manager through HAFM.
NOTE:
To obtain the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch serial number and PFE key, follow the step-by-step
instructions on the firmware feature entitlement request certificate for the PFE key. You can obtain a PFE key
from the web at: www.webkey.external.hp.com.
To install a PFE key:
1.
Add a fabric with the IP address of the switch on which you want to install the PFE key.
2.
Open the faceplate display of the switch on which you want to install the PFE key.
3.
Select Switch > Features to display the Feature Licenses dialog shown in
Figure 36
Features Licenses dialog
4.
Click Add to open the Add License Key dialog shown in
Figure 37
Add License Key dialog
5.
Enter the license key in the Key field.
6.
Click Get Description to display the PFE key description.
7.
Click Add Key. Allow a minute or two to complete.
82
"Configuring RADIUS
servers" on page 54.
"Device
security" on page 23.
"Switch
binding" on page 78.
Figure
36.
Figure
37.