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Connectrix DS-32M2 User Guide
Configuring the Switch
Configuring the Feature Key
A feature key is a string of alphanumeric characters that validates an 
installed feature for use. Each feature key is encoded with a director’s 
serial number; therefore, it can be configured only on the director to 
which it is assigned. 
A feature key is necessary to enable the Open Systems Management Server 
(OSMS). This can be acquired only through an RPQ.
To configure a feature key, follow these steps:
1. Set the switch off line:
CAUTION
!
Setting the director off line terminates all Fibre Channel 
connections.
a. Click Maintenance on the Product Manager menu bar and 
select Set Online State on the drop-down menu. 
This displays the window in Figure 5-15.
Figure 5-15 Set Online State Window
b. Click Set Offline.
2. Click Configure on the Product Manager menu bar and select 
Features on the drop-down menu. 
This displays the window in Figure 5-16.