Generating a license

Before you can use a software license, you must generate it from the Extreme portal.

1. Log in to the Extreme Portal at https://extremeportal.force.com/ExtrLicenseLanding.
2. If you do not have an Extreme portal account, select Create a new Extreme Portal account.
   The following figure shows the Extreme Portal login window.

   

   Extreme portal login window

   

3. Enter your email and password. Click Log In.
   The Licenses Home window appears.

   

   Licenses Home window

   

4. Select Assets > Licenses Home option. Click Generate License.
   The Generate License window is displayed.

   

   Generate License window

   

   

5. Enter the VID. Click Next.
   The VID (previously known as Transaction Keys at Brocade) has 20 alphanumeric characters with hyphens.

   

   Note

   Unredeemed Transaction Keys from Brocade can still be redeemed.
6. Enter the unique identifier of the HW (or the serial number of the LID). Click Submit.
   

   Note

   You must check the box to agree to the Terms and Conditions.

   

   HW serial number window

   

   

7. The VID is displayed. The example below displays voucher information for a non-capacity license.

   

   Voucher Details window

   

8. Click Download to download a copy of the license.
   A license can be downloaded after license generation or when a unit is queried. The license is not emailed.
   In example below, the contents of the XML license are displayed, including the license SKU and license keys.

   

   License file window