fw 05.01.00 and sw 07.01.00 edge switch 2/24 product manager user guide

Configuring the Switch
119Edge Switch 2/24 Product Manager User Guide
Configure Feature Key
A feature key is a string of alphanumeric characters consisting of both uppercase
and lowercase. The following is an example of a feature key format:
XxXx-XXxX-xxXX-xX.
Note: The total number of characters may vary. The key is case-sensitive and must be
entered exactly, including the dashes.
Note: You can configure a feature key with the switch online. However, if a current
feature is disabled by activating a new feature key, you should take the switch offline
before enabling the new feature key.
The feature key, which is encoded with a Edge Switch’s serial number, can only
be configured on the switch to which it is assigned. The serial number used for
configuring the feature key is the software readable serial number that can be
obtained using the CLI, HAFM, SNMP, or EWS application.
Note: Feature keys are automatically removed when an Edge Switch is reset to factory
defaults. You must then reconfigure the feature keys.
To enable an optional feature on the switch, select Configure > Feature and enter
the feature key into the New Feature Key dialog box.
For detailed descriptions of features that you can enable using the Configure
Feature Key dialog box, refer to “Optional Features” on page 167.
To configure a feature key, use the following steps:
1. Set the switch offline using the Set Online State dialog box. For help, refer to
“Set Online State” on page 158.
Note: You do not need to set the switch offline to install a feature key, unless some
feature functionality is being removed. If you are adding features or ports, you do not
need to take the switch offline.