Configuring open systems management server, Configuring ficon management server, Configuring the feature key – HP StorageWorks 2.32 Edge Switch User Manual
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Configuring the switch
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9.
Click Activate to activate the data and close the dialog box.
The SNMP configuration is stored in NV-RAM on the switch.
10.
If you have finished configuring the switch, back up the configuration data. For more
information, see ”
Backing up and restoring configuration
Configuring Open Systems Management Server
Edge Switch 2/32 only. For complete procedures on configuring this optional feature, see ”
Configuring FICON Management Server
Edge Switch 2/32 only. For complete procedures on configuring this optional feature, see
Configuring the FICON Management Server
Configuring the feature key
Feature keys verify ownership of the Element Manager and optional features that can be purchased
for the Element Manager. The feature key, which is encoded with a switch’s serial number, can only
be configured on the switch to which it is assigned.
Feature key
A feature key is a string of alphanumeric characters consisting of both uppercase and lowercase
characters. The following is an example of a feature key format: XxXx-XXxX-xxXX-xX. The total
number of characters may vary. The key is case sensitive and must be entered exactly, including the
dashes.
You can configure a feature key with the switch on line. However, if a current feature is disabled by
activating a new feature key, take the switch off line before enabling the new feature key.
For detailed descriptions of features that you can enable using the Configure Feature Key dialog
box, see ”
Feature keys are only valid for a switch with a specific serial number. They cannot be interchanged
between switches. If an error stating
Invalid serial number
is displayed, verify that you have
entered the feature key that was assigned to the switch. To verify, check the serial number of the
switch through the Switch Properties dialog box and compare it to the serial number listed in the
documentation provided with your feature key. See”
” on page 54 for
instructions on displaying the Switch Properties dialog box.
To configure a feature key:
1.
If you are adding features or ports to a key, go to
. If you are removing a feature’s
functionality, set the switch off line, using the Set Online State dialog box. For help, see ”