Generate and Install the Activation Package

All customers must generate and install an Activation Package for ExtremeCloud IQ Controller. Regardless of whether you obtain a new license or upgrade to ExtremeCloud IQ Controller, follow these steps to generate and install the Activation Package:

  1. To obtain the controller Locking ID:
    1. Log in to ExtremeCloud IQ Controller.
    2. Go to Administration > License > License Details.
      Note

      Note

      The Locking ID is the controller Serial Number.
  2. Log into the Extreme Networks Support Portal.
  3. Go to Assets > Licenses Home and select the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller Voucher ID line item from the list.
  4. On the Voucher Details page, select Generate Activation Key.
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    Generate Activation Key
  5. Provide the Locking ID for the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller to be activated.
  6. Check the box to accept Terms and Conditions and select Submit.
  7. The Activation Package is generated.
    The Save As dialog displays.

Install the Activation Package

Stage your ExtremeCloud IQ Controller instance. Install the Activation Package to activate ExtremeCloud IQ Controller:
  1. Return to the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller instance from where you obtained the Locking ID.
  2. Go to Administration > License > License Details.
  3. Select the plus sign next to the Activation Package field.
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    Installing New Activation Package
    Controller Licensed Details — New Activation Package
  4. Drag the Activation Package to the Upload License dialog to install the Activation Package.
  5. Refresh the browser after installing the Activation Package.
Note

Note

It is possible to upload another activation package and override an existing license.

Uploading a new activation will reset and override the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller CUID. The licensing attributes for the CUID are updated to the information that is included in the last uploaded file. Synchronize ExtremeCloud IQ Controller with the LEM licensing server after uploading the latest activation package.