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

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* Issue the command <code>install license bootflash:///[NameOfLicenseFile.lic]</code>
 
* Issue the command <code>install license bootflash:///[NameOfLicenseFile.lic]</code>
 
* Check the license has been installed with the command <code>show license</code>
 
* Check the license has been installed with the command <code>show license</code>
* Save the configuration by issuing the command <code>copy running-config startup-config</code>
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* Save the configuration by entering the command <code>copy running-config startup-config</code>

Revision as of 17:16, 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
  • Issue the command install license bootflash:///[NameOfLicenseFile.lic]
  • Check the license has been installed with the command show license
  • Save the configuration by entering the command copy running-config startup-config