3–Managing Switches
Installing Feature License Keys
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Installing Feature License Keys
A feature license key is a password that you can purchase from your switch
distributor or authorized reseller to upgrade your switch. License keys vary
according to the features you purchase. To display the Feature Licenses dialog
box, on the
Switch
menu, click
Features
. The feature license keys available are:
Fabric Security license key—fabric security consists of SSL, SSH, Radius
Server, and fabric security. Security is a licensable feature for the Enterprise
Fabric Suite 2007 application. The Fabric Security license key is required to
enable SSL or SSH support; without it, a secure connection is not possible.
SANdoctor license key—provides for testing and tracing FC connections
consists of utilizing the FC Ping and FC TraceRoute dialog boxes to time
and track frames from specified targets and destinations.
Extended Credit license key—enables the Extended Credit Wizard to
donate port credits.
mPort Technology license key—enables the Move Port feature, which
allows you to move a currently licensed port to another port of the same type
that is currently unlicensed. The mPort Technology license key is included
with the purchase of Enterprise Fabric Suite.
Port Activation license key—allows you to activate the additional ports you
purchase. Switch configurations available for purchase include of 8, 12, 16,
and 20 ports.
To install a license key and upgrade the switch, do the following:
1.
Open the faceplate display for the switch you want to upgrade.
2.
On the Switch Menu click
Features
.
3.
On the Feature Licenses dialog box (
), click
Add
.
NOTE:
To provide consistent performance throughout the fabric, ensure that all
switches are running the same version of firmware.
