Install a license file on the switch to enable licensed features.
Before you begin
You must store
the license file on a file server.
Ensure that
you have the correct license file with the base MAC address of the
switch on which you need to install the license. Otherwise, the system
does not unblock the licensed features.
About this task
IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are supported.
For additional information about the tabs referenced in this procedure, see the
following sections:
Procedure
-
In the navigation pane, expand
.
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Select File
System.
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Select the Copy File
tab.
- In the Source box, type the IP address of the file server where the license file
is located and the name of the license file.
- In the Destination box, type the flash device and the name of the license file.
The license file name must have a file extension of .xml.
- Select start.
-
Select Apply.
The license file is copied to the flash of the device. The system displays
the status of the file copy in the Result field.
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In the navigation pane, expand
.
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Select Chassis.
-
Select the System tab.
- In ActionGroup1, select loadLicense.
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In LicenseFileName
box, type the name of the license file.
-
Select Apply.
Important
If the loading fails, the switch cannot unlock the licensed features and
reverts to base functionality.
- On the System tab, in ActionGroup1, select saveRuntimeConfig.
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Select Apply.
