4 – Managing SwitchesInstalling Feature License Keys4-40 59235-03 ASInstalling Feature License KeysA feature license key is a password that you can purchase from your switchdistributor or authorized reseller to upgrade your switch. License keys varyaccording to the features you purchase. To display the Feature Licenses dialog,open the Switch menu and select Features. The feature license keys availableare: Fabric Security license key — fabric security consists of SSL, SSH, RadiusServer, and fabric security. Security is a licensable feature for the EnterpriseFabric Suite 2007 application. The Fabric Security license key is required toenable SSL or SSH support; without it, a secure connection is not possible. SANdoctor license key — provides for testing and tracing FC connectionsconsists of utilizing the FC Ping and FC TraceRoute dialogs to time andtrack frames from specified targets and destinations. Extended Credit license key — enables the Extended Credit Wizard todonate port credits. mPort Technology license key — enables the Move Port feature, whichallows you to move a currently licensed port to another port of the same typethat is currently unlicensed. The mPort Technology license key is includedwith the purchase of Enterprise Fabric Suite 2007. Port Activation license key — allows you to activate the additional ports youpurchase. Switch configurations available for purchase include of 8, 12, 16,and 20 ports.To install a license key and upgrade the switch, do the following:1. Open the faceplate display for the switch you want to upgrade.2. Open the Switch Menu and select Features.3. In the Feature Licenses dialog (Figure 4-16), click the Add button.NOTE:To provide consistent performance throughout the fabric, ensure that allswitches are running the same version of firmware.
