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Obtaining the License Key File
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Performing a Manual Installation
All Cisco Nexus 5000 Series licenses are factory-installed. Manual installation is not required.
Obtaining the License Key File
To obtain new or updated license key files, perform this task:
Step 1
Use the show license host-id command to obtain the serial number for your switch. The host ID is also
referred to as the switch serial number.
switch# show license host-id
License hostid: VDH=FOX064317SQ
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Step 2
Obtain either your claim certificate or your proof of purchase document. This document accompanies
every Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch.
Get the product authorization key (PAK) from either the claim certificate or the proof of purchase
Step 3
document.
Locate the website URL from either the claim certificate or the proof of purchase document.
Step 4
Access the specified URL that applies to your switch and enter the switch serial number and the PAK.
Step 5
The license key file is sent to you by e-mail. The license key file is digitally signed to only authorize use
on the requested switch. The requested features are also enabled once the Cisco NX-OS software on the
specified switch accesses the license key file.
Caution
A license is either permanent or it expires on a fixed date. If you do not have a license, the grace period
for using that feature starts from the first time you start using a feature offered by that license (see the
"Grace Period Alerts" section on page
Use the copy licenses command in EXEC mode to save your license file to one of two locations; either
Step 6
the bootflash: or the volatile: directory (see the
Installing the License Key File
If you need to install multiple licenses in any switch, be sure to provide unique file names for each
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license key file.
Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch CLI Software Configuration Guide
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Use the entire ID that appears after the equal (=) sign. In this example, the host ID is
FOX064317SQ.
Install the license key file in the specified Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch without making
any modifications.
4-8).
"Backing Up License Files" section on page
Chapter 4
Managing Licenses
4-6).
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