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Installing Product Feature Enablement keys
A PFE key is a password that you can purchase from your switch distributor or authorized reseller that enables particular features in your switch. The following PFE keys are available:
•SANtegrity Enhanced PFE key enables device security on the switch. This includes support for the following:
•RADIUS servers. See ”Configuring RADIUS servers” on page 54.
•Device security. See ”Device security” on page 23.
•Switch binding. See ”Switch binding” on page 78.
•Element Manager PFE key enables the use of the Element Manager through HAFM.
NOTE: To obtain the McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch serial number and PFE key, follow the
To install a PFE key:
1.Add a fabric with the IP address of the switch on which you want to install the PFE key.
2.Open the faceplate display of the switch on which you want to install the PFE key.
3.Select Switch > Features to display the Feature Licenses dialog shown in Figure 36.
Figure 36 Features Licenses dialog
4.Click Add to open the Add License Key dialog shown in Figure 37.
Figure 37 Add License Key dialog
5.Enter the license key in the Key field.
6.Click Get Description to display the PFE key description.
7.Click Add Key. Allow a minute or two to complete.
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