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Cisco MDS 9000 Family Fabric Manager Configuration Guide
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Chapter 9 Obtaining and Installing Licenses
Options to Install a License
Options to Install a License
Licenses are installed on the switch using TFTP. If you have purchased a new switch through either your
reseller or through Cisco Systems, you can:
•Obtain a factory-installed license (only applies to new switch orders).
•Perform a manual license Installation (applies to existing switches).
Obtaining a Factory-Installed License
You can obtain factory-installed licenses for a new switch.
To obtain a factory-installed license for a new Cisco MDS switch, follow these steps.
Step 1 Contact your reseller or Cisco representative and request this service.
Note If you purchased Cisco support through a Cisco reseller, contact the reseller directly. If you
purchased support directly from Cisco Systems, contact Cisco Technical Support at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml
Your switch is shipped with the required licenses installed in the system. The proof of purchase
document is sent along with the switch.
Step 2 Obtain the host ID from the proof of purchase for future use.
Step 3 Start to use the switch and the licensed features.
Performing a Manual Installation
If you have existing switches or if you wish to install the licenses on your own, you must first obtain the
license key file and then install that file in the switch (see Figure 9-1).