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Configuration tasks
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Configuration tasks
This section describes the configuration tasks for generating and obtaining a software license,
then installing it on the Brocade device. Perform the tasks in the order listed in Table 18.
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 Table 15 and Table 17 for a list of
valid part numbers and licensed features.
NOTE
To order and obtain a trial license, contact Brocade Technical Support.
2. When you receive the paper-pack or electronic transaction key, retrieve the LID of your Brocade
device by entering the show version command on the device. Example command output is
shown in “Viewing the License ID (LID)” on page 174.”
If you received a paper-pack transaction key, write the LID in the space provided on the
entitlement certificate for your records.
NOTE
Do not discard the entitlement certificate or e-mail with electronic key. Keep it in a safe place in
case it is needed for technical support or product replacement (RMAs).
3. Log in to the Brocade software portal at http://swportal.brocade.com/wps/myportal and
complete the software license request.
NOTE
If you do not have a login ID and password, complete the self registration process before
proceeding to log in.
TABLE 18 Configuration tasks for software licensing
Configuration task See...
1 Order the desired license. For a list of available licenses and associated part
numbers, see “Licensed features and SKU numbers”
on page 159.
2 When you receive the transaction key, retrieve
the LID of the Brocade device.
If you received the transaction key by way of
paper-pack, record the LID on the entitlement
certificate in the space provided for your records.
“Viewing the License ID (LID)” on page 174
3 Log in to the Brocade software portal to
generate and obtain the license file.
“Obtaining a license” on page 165
4 Upload the license file to the Brocade device. “Installing a license file” on page 169
5 Verify that the license is installed. “Verifying the license file installation” on page 170
6 For Premium upgrades, upload the Layer-3
routing software image to the device.
Refer to the release notes