Difference between revisions of "Getting and Applying License Files to Nexus 7000 / Nexus 5000 Switches"

Revision as of 17:00, 14 January 2014

You need to have the Cisco Software License Claim Certificate at hand
Log in to http://www.cisco.com/go/license
Go to License Administration Portal / Product License Registration
Click Get New Licenses From a PAK or Token and enter the Product Authorization Key that's to be found on the Cisco Software License Claim Certificate
Click "Fulfill Single PAK / Token
Tick the box in column Quantity Available
In the Serial Number field, enter the chassis' SN (type @@show license host-id@@ on the console or check the sticker on the hardware)
Click the Assign button
Tick the I agree with the Terms of the License box
Click Get License
The license file will be emailed to the address associated to the Cisco account. In the confirmation dialogue, click the Download button to instantly download the license file (in case you have no access to the respective email inbox)
Unpack the zipfile and transfer the contained .lic file onto the Nexus' bootflash via TFTP

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 * Click ''Get License''
 * The license file will be emailed to the address associated to the Cisco account. In the confirmation dialogue, click the ''Download'' button to instantly download the license file (in case you have no access to the respective email inbox)
+* Unpack the zipfile and transfer the contained .lic file onto the Nexus' bootflash via TFTP