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Configuring a 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.
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.
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, take the switch offline before
enabling the new feature key.
The feature key, which is encoded with a switch’s serial number, can only be
configured on the switch to which it is assigned.
To enable an optional feature on the switch, enter the feature key into the New
Feature Key dialog box. Display this dialog box by clicking Configure > Feature.
Note:
For detailed descriptions of features that you can enable using the Configure
Feature Key dialog box, see “
To configure a feature key, use the following steps:
1. Set the switch offline using the Set Online State dialog box. For help, see “
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.