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Brocade ServerIron ADX Software Licensing Guide 5

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Obtaining a license

2. When you receive the paper-pack or electronic transaction key, retrieve the LID of your Brocade

device by entering the show version command on the device. Example command output is

shown in “Viewing the License ID (LID)” on page 12.”

If you received a paper-pack transaction key, write the LID in the space provided on the

entitlement certificate for your records.

NOTE

Do not discard the entitlement certificate or e-mail with electronic key. Keep it in a safe place in

case it is needed for technical support or product replacement (RMAs).

3. Log in to the Brocade software portal at http://swportal.brocade.com.

NOTE

If you do not have a login ID and password, complete the self registration process before

proceeding to log into the portal.

FIGURE 1 Brocade Software Portal Login window

4. From the License Management menu, select Brocade IP/ADP > License Generation with

Transaction key.

FIGURE 2 License Management Welcome window