Brocade Communications Systems 6650 manual Obtaining a PoD license, Configuration task Reference

			PoD licensing configuration tasks	4
TABLE 15		Configuration tasks for Ports on Demand licensing
Configuration task			Reference
1	Order the desired license.		For a list of available licenses and associated license
			SKU numbers, refer to Table 17 on page 84.

2When 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 LID and the software packages installed in the device” on page 91

3	Log in to the Brocade software portal to	“Obtaining a PoD license” on page 75
	generate and obtain the license file.
4	Upload the license file to the Brocade device.	“Enabling ports on the front panel” on page 84
		“Enabling ports on the rear panel” on page 87
5	Verify that the license is installed.	“Displaying general license information for PoD ports”
		on page 92

Obtaining a PoD license

To generate and obtain a PoD license, complete the following steps.

1.Order a PoD license. Refer to Table 17 on page 84 for a list of available licenses and associated license SKU numbers.

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. Refer to “Viewing the LID and the software packages installed in the device” on page 91.” for an example command output.

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 the e-mail message with the 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 PoD license request. If you do not have a login ID and password, request access by following the instructions on the screen. Refer to Figure 1 on page 76.

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