Managing the MSA SAN Switch 2/8
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MSA SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide
Extended Fabrics
The optional Extended Fabrics feature increases the maximum bandwidth
between two switches (at extended distances).
Advantages to integrating Extended Fabrics into your SAN include:
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Provides the highest possible performance of data transfer between switches.
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Provides maximum buffering between E_Ports connected over an extended
distance
For more information, refer to the HP StorageWorks Extended Fabric User Guide.
This guide is included on the documentation CD included in the shipping carton.
Displaying the Optional Feature Licenses
Use these steps to display optional features installed on your switch.
1. Log on to the switch as the admin user.
2. At the command line, enter:
licenseShow
This command displays the license keys that have been entered for the switch
and the features enabled by those licenses.
Enabling Licensed Features
All optional licensed features must be enabled with a license key. After you have
purchased these features, you are provided with a key to unlock the feature.
Use these steps to enable a licensed feature.
1. Log on to the switch as the admin user.
2. At the command line, enter:
licenseAdd aaaBbbCcc
where
aaaBbbCcc
is the license key for a particular feature
Note:
You must enter a license key for a feature to activate. License keys are
case-sensitive.
