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Software licensing configuration tasks
Software licensing configuration tasks
This section describes the configuration tasks for generating and obtaining a software license, and
then installing it on the Brocade device. Perform the tasks in the order listed in Table 35.
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 “Licensed features and part
numbers” on page 202 for a list of valid part numbers and licensed features.
NOTE
To order and obtain a trial license, contact your Brocade representative.
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” on page 227.”
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 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 and complete the
software license request. If you do not have a login ID and password, request access by
following the instructions on the screen.
TABLE 35 Configuration tasks for software licensing
Configuration task Reference...
1 Order the desired license. For a list of available licenses and associated part
numbers, refer to “Licensed features and part
numbers” on page 202.
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.
“Viewing the License ID” on page 227
3 Log in to the Brocade software portal to
generate and obtain the license file.
“Obtaining a license” on page 216
4 Upload the license file to the Brocade device. “Installing a license file” on page 221
5 Verify that the license is installed. “Using a trial license” on page 223
6 For FESX6, FSX 800, FSX 1600, FWS, FCX, ICX
6610, and ICX 6450 devices, upload the
software image to the device.
Refer to the release notes.