n Transfer a certificate: Transfer a software license certificate ID from one switch to another (for example,
transferring licenses to a spare system).
n Import preloaded certificates: For switches with licenses pre-installed at the factory, transfer all software
license certificate IDs used on the sales order to this user account.
n List your certificates: View all currently available and active software license certificates for your account.
Creating a Software License Key
To create a software license key, you must log in to the Alcatel-Lucent License Management website at:
https://licensing.alcateloaw.com/
If you are a first time user of the licensing site, 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.
1. Select Activate a Certificate.
2. Enter the certificate ID number and the system serial number of your switch.
3. Review the license agreement and select Yes to accept the agreement.
4. Click Activate it. A copy of the transaction and the software license key is emailed to you at the email
address entered for your user account
The software license key is valid only for the system serial number for which you activated the certificate.
Applying the Software License Key in the WebUI
To enable the software module and functionality, you must apply the software license key to your switch.
1. Log in to your switch’s WebUI.
2. Navigate to the Configuration > Network > Switch > System Settings page and select the License
tab.
3. Copy the software license key, from your email, and paste it into the Add New License Key field.
4. Click Add.
5. Reload the switch to enable the license.
Applying the Software License Key in the License Wizard
Log in to your switch’s WebUI.
1. Launch the License Wizard from the Configuration tab and click New.
2. The License Wizard helps walk you through the activation process. Click the Help tab within the License
Wizard for additional assistance.
Deleting a License
To remove a license from your system:
1. Navigate to the Configuration > Network > Switch > System Settings page and select the License
tab.
2. Scroll down to the License Table and locate the license you want to delete.
3. Click Delete at the far right hand side of the license to delete the license.
If a license feature is under an evaluation license, it will not generate a key when the feature is deleted.
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