Adding a port license, Managing devices, Adding a port license managing devices – Brocade EZSwitchSetup Administrator’s Guide (Supporting 300, 5100, 5300, 6505, 6510, 6520, 7800, 7840, and VA-40FC) User Manual
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The EZSwitchSetup switch configuration wizard launches.
2.
Follow the instructions in the wizard.
You can optionally change the switch name, switch time, and admin password. When prompted,
you must select a zoning configuration.
Adding a port license
EZSwitchSetup Switch Manager allows you to enable Ports on Demand (POD) if you have a license
available. For example, for the Brocade 7800, you can add the 7800 Upgrade License to activate ports
4-25. This option is not available if all ports are already licensed.
1.
Click Add Port License under Switch in the Tasks panel.
The Add Port License dialog box is displayed.
FIGURE 36 Add Port License dialog box
2.
Enter the license key to add the additional ports.
3.
Click Add License.
The ports can now be enabled.
4.
Enable the ports using one of the following methods:
•
Reboot or power cycle the switch.
When the switch is rebooted, the newly licensed ports come up as enabled.
•
Use the Advanced Management tool in Web Tools.
•
Use the command line interface.
Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide for information on using the command line
interface.
Managing devices
The Devices view displays the following information:
Adding a port license
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