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FIGURE5-22 Features License Key Dialog
4. In the Add License Key dialog (FIGURE 5-23), enter the license key in the Key field.
FIGURE5-23 Add License Key Dialog
5. Click the Get Description button. The license key de scription is retrieved and
displayed in the Description area for you to verify that this is the license key you
ordered.
6. Click the Add Key button to upgrade the switch. Allow a minute or two for the
upgrade to complete.
Installing Firmware
Installing firmware involves loading, unpacking, and activating the firmware image
on the switch. Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007 does this in one operation. To provide
consistent performance throughout the fabric, ensure that all switches are running
the same version of firmware.
During a hotreset operation, fabric services will be unavailable for a short period
(30-75 seconds depending on switch model). To ensure that an NDCLA operation is
successful, verify that all administrative changes to the fabric (if any) are complete.