7.2 License Keys
E-Series storage arrays use two types of license keys. One type of key file is for premium features, and
the other type of key file is used to change the storage system feature pack (changes the host interface
protocol).
For the EF570 system, there are currently no premium features. All features are enabled out of the box.
Note: The encryption feature is disabled for systems sold in export-limited countries.
The EF570 controllers are equipped with onboard FC or iSCSI base ports from the factory, but feature
pack keys are used to change the host interface protocol from FC to iSCSI or from iSCSI to FC. The
feature pack keys are also used to change the protocol on IB HIC cards between iSER, SRP, NVMe/IB,
or NVMe/RoCE and between FC and NVMe/FC on FC HIC cards. The process to generate a new feature
pack key for your storage array is almost the same as the process to generate a premium feature key.
The difference is that the 11-digit key activation code for each package is available at no additional cost
and is listed in the hardware upgrade instructions per controller type, available at
https://mysupport.netapp.com/eseries.
The following information is required to generate a feature pack key file:
• 11-digit key activation code
• Array serial number shown in System Manager by selecting Support, then Support Center
Feature Enable Identifier shown in System Manager by selecting Settings, then System, and reference
the identifier in the Add-ons section.
After the feature pack file is downloaded to the host server, click Change Feature Pack (Figure 69).
Follow the prompts, beginning with browsing to the feature pack file (Figure 70).
Figure 69) Change feature pack from Settings>System view.
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