92| Software Licenses AOS-W 6.5.3.x| User Guide
n Navigate to the Configuration > Network > Switch > System Settings page of the AOS-W WebUI
and select the License tab. Enter the software license key and click Apply (see Applying the Software
License Key in the WebUI on page 93).
n Launch the License Wizard from the Configuration tab of the WebUI and click New. Enter the software
license key in the space provided (see Applying the Software License Key in the License Wizard on page
93).
n Use the license add command in the CLI.
5. Reload the switch to enable the license.
Enabling a New Flexible License on your Switch
1. Obtain a valid Alcatel-Lucent software license with flexible licensing support from your sales account
manager or authorized reseller (see Requesting a Software License Through Email on page 92). You will be
able to request a customized license count when ordering your license.
2. A single license certificate will be issued, containing the following information:
l Part number (e.g., LIC-AP-FLEX)
l Quantity (e.g., 450)
3. Follow steps 2–5 of Enabling a New License on your Switch to complete installation.
4. The new license limit will take effect immediately.
Requesting a Software License Through Email
To obtain either a permanent or a evaluation software license, contact your sales account manager or
authorized reseller. The license details are provided via email with an attached text file. Use the text file to cut
and paste the licensing information into the WebUI or command line.
Ensure that you have provided your sales person with a valid email address.
The email also includes:
n The orderable part number for the license
n A description of the software module type and switch for which it is valid
n A unique, 32-character alphanumerical string used to access the license management website, and when in
conjunction with the serial number of your switch, generates a unique software license key
Locating the System Serial Number
Each switch has a unique serial number located at the rear of the switch chassis.
You can also find the serial numbers by navigating to the Switch > Inventory page on the WebUI or by
executing the show inventory command in the CLI.
Obtaining a Software License Key
To obtain a software license key, you must log in to the Alcatel-Lucent License Management website. If you are
a first time user, you can use the software license certificate ID number to log in and request a new user
account. If you already have a user account, log in to the site with your login credentials.
Once logged in, you are presented with several options:
n Activate a certificate: Activate a new certificate and create the software license key that you will apply to
your switch.
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