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Install New Key

Install New Key

  1. In the Administration UI, navigate to System > Settings > System Management > License Management.

  2. From the drop-down list, select the server containing the endpoint license key. The server can be identified using the Port1 MAC address, serial number or UUID.

  3. Click Modify License Key.

  4. Apply key using one of the following methods:

    Option 1 (recommended): Click Upload, browse to .lic key file, and click Open.

    Option 2: Copy and paste the entire content of the .lic file in the field under “Enter New Key:” Important: If any characters are missing from the pasted content, the license will not apply correctly.

  5. Click OK to apply the new license key. The existing key detail is displayed in a pop-up window along with the new key detail.

  6. Review the entitlement details to ensure they are accurate.

    If they are not correct:

    1. Click Undo to revert to the existing license key.

    2. Contact Customer Service for assistance.

      If correct, click OK to apply the new endpoint license key.

  7. To restart the server immediately, click OK on the dialog box.

  8. To restart the server later, click Cancel on the dialog box. Another dialog box appears stating that the new key will not be applied until the server is restarted. New features or license counts contained in the new license cannot be accessed until the server is restarted. The new license is saved on the server, but is not read until the server is restarted.

  9. Click OK to confirm. The new license is applied once the appliance restarts.

Validate

Review the Administration UI to verify new entitlements:

License Information Dashboard panel

System > Settings > System Management > License Management

Install New Key

  1. In the Administration UI, navigate to System > Settings > System Management > License Management.

  2. From the drop-down list, select the server containing the endpoint license key. The server can be identified using the Port1 MAC address, serial number or UUID.

  3. Click Modify License Key.

  4. Apply key using one of the following methods:

    Option 1 (recommended): Click Upload, browse to .lic key file, and click Open.

    Option 2: Copy and paste the entire content of the .lic file in the field under “Enter New Key:” Important: If any characters are missing from the pasted content, the license will not apply correctly.

  5. Click OK to apply the new license key. The existing key detail is displayed in a pop-up window along with the new key detail.

  6. Review the entitlement details to ensure they are accurate.

    If they are not correct:

    1. Click Undo to revert to the existing license key.

    2. Contact Customer Service for assistance.

      If correct, click OK to apply the new endpoint license key.

  7. To restart the server immediately, click OK on the dialog box.

  8. To restart the server later, click Cancel on the dialog box. Another dialog box appears stating that the new key will not be applied until the server is restarted. New features or license counts contained in the new license cannot be accessed until the server is restarted. The new license is saved on the server, but is not read until the server is restarted.

  9. Click OK to confirm. The new license is applied once the appliance restarts.

Validate

Review the Administration UI to verify new entitlements:

License Information Dashboard panel

System > Settings > System Management > License Management