Two methods for managing Premium Edge licensing on HP ProCurve Switch 5400zl and 3500 series
•ManuallyusingProCurveWebportalandCLIcommands
– Good for small number of licenses; requires manager level access
•HPProCurveManager(PCM)
– Convenient for may licenses; handles most aspects
– Requires PCM configured for access to each device and My ProCurve account information
Either method requires that you be registered on the My ProCurve Web portal.
Figure A1.
Task Manual method Using PCM
Install a license Yes Yes
Uninstall a license Yes Yes
View available registration IDs Yes No*
View license history Yes No*
Export license history Yes No*
*Can access via My ProCurve Web portal
To use HP ProCurve Manager to install a Premium License, you first select the Switch 5400zl or 3500 series in
the PCM navigation tree and right-click it. Then, you select Config Manager > License Software on the pop-up
menus. The easy-to-use License Configuration Wizard window will then be displayed so that you can start the
license installation process.
Note: Before attempting to install a Premium License using HP ProCurve Manager, HP ProCurve Manager must
be configured for device access to the Switch 5400zl or 3500 and your “My ProCurve” account (member ID
and password) information.
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