Users Guide

Obtaining a Software License Key
To obtain a software license key, you must log in to the Dell License Management website. If you are a first
time user, you can use the software license certificate ID number to log in and request a new user account. If
you already have a user account, log in to the site with your login credentials.
Once logged in, you are presented with several options:
l Activate a certificate: Activate a new certificate and create the software license key that you will apply to
your controller.
l Transfer a certificate: Transfer a software license certificate ID from one controller to another (for
example, transferring licenses to a spare system).
l Import preloaded certificates: For controllers with licenses pre-installed at the factory, transfer all
software license certificate IDs used on the sales order to this user account.
l List your certificates: View all currently available and active software license certificates for your account.
Creating a Software License Key
To create a software license key, you must log in to the Dell License Management website at:
licensing.dell-pcw.com
If you are a first time user of the licensing site, you can use the software license certificate ID number to log in
and request a new user account. If you already have a user account, log in to the site with your login
credentials.
1. Select Activate a Certificate.
2. Enter the certificate ID number and the system serial number of your controller.
3. Review the license agreement and select Yes to accept the agreement.
4. Click Activate it. A copy of the transaction and the software license key is emailed to you at the email
address entered for your user account
The software license key is valid only for the system serial number for which you activated the certificate.
Applying the Software License Key in the WebUI
To enable the software module and functionality, you must apply the software license key to your controller.
1. Log in to your controller’s WebUI.
2. Navigate to the Configuration > Network > Controller > System Settings page and select the License
tab.
3. Copy the software license key, from your email, and paste it into the Add New License Key field.
4. Click Add.
Applying the Software License Key in the License Wizard
Log in to your controller’s WebUI.
1. Launch the License Wizard from the Configuration tab and click New.
2. The License Wizard helps walk you through the activation process. Click the Help tab within the License
Wizard for additional assistance.
Deleting a License
To remove a license from your system:
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