Applying a License Key

A new Capacity-On-Demand (COD) license key can be applied to the library to enable unlicensed slots.

The library comes with a default number of pre-activated slots. The default slot count depends on the configuration purchased. Six of the slots are configured as import/export (I/E) station slots by default. For information about configuring I/E station slots, see About I/E Station Slots.

COD license keys come in 46-slot increments. For example, an ML6020 CM might have 82 slots licensed (36 + 46 = 82). It is possible to license more slots than are physically available in the library at the time. In that case, when an additional 9U Expansion Module is added to the library, the extra licensed slots become available. For information on how to obtain COD license keys, see the Dell™ PowerVault™ ML6000 Tape Library User's Guide.

A COD license key can be applied to only one library at a time and is tied to the 5U Library Control Module's serial number.

NOTE: A license key consists of 5 characters. Alpha characters must be typed in lower case.

NOTE: This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrative users logged in from different locations. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrative user is performing the same operation.

Users with administrative privileges can apply a license key, but users with user privileges cannot.

  1. From the Setup menu, select License.

    The Setup - License screen appears. The current number of licensed slots appears on the screen. This amount represents the total number of licensed slots minus the number of I/E stations slots and cleaning slots configured.

  2. Type the COD license key in the Enter New License Key text box.
  3. Click Apply.

    The Progress Window appears. The Progress Window contains information on the action, elapsed time, and status of the requested operation. Do one of the following:

  4. Save the library configuration.

    For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving the Configuration.

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