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Task 16: Configure PFE Key (Optional)
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Installation Tasks
Task 16: Configure PFE Key (Optional)
Follow the procedures in this section to install optional features using
PFE key.
After purchasing a feature, obtain the PFE key by following the
enclosed instructions. The key is an alphanumeric string consisting of
uppercase and lowercase characters that must be entered exactly,
including dashes.
Keys are encoded to work only with the serial number of the installed
product. Note down the key. This will help you to re-install the
feature when required.
If the product fails and is replaced, obtain new PFE keys from the
technical support center (800-752-4572 or [e-mail]).
You will have to provide the serial numbers of the failed and
replacement products and the old PFE key number or transaction
code.
The optional features that you can install using PFE keys are listed
below:
• Element Manager application - This feature enables out-of-band
product management through an Element Manager interface.
Products are delivered with the application enabled for a 31-day
grace period. Before grace period expiration, the application must
be reactivated through a PFE key.
During the grace period, a No Feature Key dialog box appears
when the Element Manager application opens. Click OK to close
the dialog box and use the application. In addition, the message
Element Manager license key has not been installed - Please
follow up instructions to update permanent key appears
splashed across all views.
• Flexport Technology - A Flexport Technology product is
delivered at a discount without all Fibre Channel ports enabled.
When additional port capacity is required, the remaining ports
are incrementally enabled through this feature.
• Full volatility - This feature ensures no Fibre Channel frames are
stored after the product is powered off or fails, and a memory
dump file (that possibly includes classified data frames) is not
included as part of the data collection procedure.