Configuring Your Library
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• License keys do not expire.
• Once installed on the library, license keys cannot be removed (unless you replace the control 5U Library Control Module
or the library control blade (LCB) compact flash card).
• If you replace the 5U Library Control Module: The license key is associated with the serial number of the
5U Library Control Module. If you replace your 5U Library Control Module, you must replace all your installed
license keys. Request replacement license keys from Dell.
• If you replace the LCB compact flash: The LCB compact flash card contains information about your library
configuration. If you replace your LCB compact flash card, you must reinstall your license key(s) onto the library.
You may be able to reinstall them yourself if you have saved the license keys or can retrieve them from the Web
site listed above. In some cases, factory installed license keys will not be listed on the Web site and you will need
to contact Dell for a replacement. If you cannot retrieve your license keys or need assistance, contact Dell.
Viewing Licenses and License Keys
To see the license keys you have purchased and obtained, go to http://www.dell.com/tapeautomation and select from
the list of ML6000 licensable options.
The license history for each feature is listed (feature licensed, amount licensed, authorization code, and date license key was
obtained). The most recent license contains the full amount of the license for that feature (for example, the most recent COD
license contains the total number of COD slots licensed) and replaces previous license keys.
To see which licensable features are enabled on your library, go to the Licenses screen:
• From the Web client, select Setup > License.
• From the operator panel, select Setup > Licenses.
Obtaining a License Key
To obtain your license key for a new feature or upgrade:
1 Contact your Dell technical sales representative to submit your order for the feature or upgrade. See Contacting Dell.
2 Upon receipt of your order, Dell will ship you a license key certificate containing your authorization code.
3 On your PowerVault ML6000, locate your Dell Service Tag and serial number. Make note of these items. You will need
them to retrieve your license key from the Web site. To view the Dell Service Tag and serial number:
• On the operator panel, select Tools > About Library, or
• On the Web client, select Reports > About > ML6000.
4 Access the features Web site at: http://www.dell.com/tapeautomation. Under ML6000, select the feature you
want.
5 In the Service Tag box, enter your Dell Service Tag number.
6 In the Serial Number box, enter your serial number.
Note: The serial number you enter here cannot be transferred to another Dell Service Tag at a later time
7 Click the Search button (=>).
If you have entered a valid Service Tag/serial number combination, the Web site displays existing license keys for this
feature. Exception: If the license was applied at the factory, the word "Factory" may appear instead of the actual
license key. If you need to retrieve the license key in this case, contact Dell Technical Support (see
Contacting Dell).
8 Type the authorization code from your License Key Certificate in the Authorization Code text box.
9 Click the Get License Key button(=>).
If you have entered a valid authorization code, the website allows you to retrieve the license key for your new feature
or upgrade.
10 To enter another authorization code for another license key, click Enter Additional Authorization Code.
You are now ready to apply the license key to the PowerVault ML6000. See
Applying a License Key.
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