Difference between revisions of "Getting and Applying License Files to Nexus 7000 / Nexus 5000 Switches"
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* Click "Fulfill Single PAK / Token'' | * Click "Fulfill Single PAK / Token'' | ||
* Tick the box in column ''Quantity Available'' | * Tick the box in column ''Quantity Available'' | ||
| − | * In the ''Serial Number'' field, enter the chassis' SN (type | + | * In the ''Serial Number'' field, enter the chassis' SN (type <code>show license host-id</code> on the console or check the sticker on the hardware) |
* Click the ''Assign'' button | * Click the ''Assign'' button | ||
* Tick the '' I agree with the Terms of the License'' box | * Tick the '' I agree with the Terms of the License'' box | ||
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* 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) | * 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 | * Unpack the zipfile and transfer the contained .lic file onto the Nexus' bootflash via TFTP | ||
| + | * Issue the command <code>install license bootflash:///[NameOfLicenseFile.lic]</code> | ||
| + | * Check the license has been installed with the command <code>show license</code> | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 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-idon 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
- Issue the command
install license bootflash:///[NameOfLicenseFile.lic] - Check the license has been installed with the command
show license
