Installing a License
The Aruba licensing system is controller-based. A license key is a unique alphanumerical string generated using the controller’s serial number and is valid only for that controller only. Licenses can be pre-installed at the factory so all licensed features are available upon initial setup. You can also install license features yourself.
Note: It is recommended that you obtain a user account on the Aruba Software License Management website even if software license keys are preinstalled on your controller.
Enabling a New License on your Controller
The basic steps to installing and enabling a new license feature are listed below, along with references to sections in this document with more detailed information.
1. Obtain a valid Aruba software license from your sales account manager or authorized reseller (see Requesting a Software License in Email).
2. Locate the system serial number of your controller (see Locating the System Serial Number).
3. Use your system’s serial number to obtain a software license key from the Aruba Software License Management website: https://licensing.arubanetworks.com/ (see Obtaining a Software License Key).
4. Enter the software license key using one of the following procedures:
* Navigate to the Configuration > Network > Controller > System Settings page of the ArubaOS WebUI and select the License tab. Enter the software license key and click Apply (see Applying the Software License Key in the WebUI).
* Launch the License Wizard from the Configuration tab of the WebUI and click New. Enter the software license key in the space provided (see Applying the Software License Key in the License Wizard).
* Use the license add command in the CLI.
Enabling a New Flexible License on your Controller
1. Obtain a valid Aruba software license with flexible licensing support from your sales account manager or authorized reseller (see Requesting a Software License in Email). You will be able to request a customized license count when ordering your license.
2. A single license certificate will be issued, containing the following information:
* Part number (e.g. LIC-AP-FLEX)
* Quantity (e.g. 450)
3. Follow steps 2-4 of Enabling a New License on your Controllerto complete installation.
4. The new license limit will take effect immediately.
Requesting a Software License in Email
To obtain either a permanent or a evaluation software license, contact your sales account manager or authorized reseller. The license details are provided via email with an attached text file. Use the text file to cut and paste the licensing information into the WebUI or command line.
Note: Ensure that you have provided your sales person with a valid email address.
The email also includes:
1. The orderable part number for the license 2. A description of the software module type and controller for which it is valid 3. A unique, 32-character alphanumerical string used to access the license management website, and when in conjunction with the serial number of your controller, generates a unique software license key
Locating the System Serial Number
Each controller has a unique serial number located at the rear of the controller chassis. The M3 has the serial number on the device itself.
You can also find the serial numbers by navigating to the Controller > Inventory page on the WebUI or by executing the show inventory command in the CLI.
Note: To physically inspect the system serial number on a supervisor card, you need to remove the device from the controller chassis, which may result in network down time.
Obtaining a Software License Key
To obtain a software license key, you must log in to the Aruba License Management website. If you are a first time user, you can use the software license certificate ID number to log in and request a new user account. If you already have a user account, log in to the site with your login credentials.
Once logged in, you are presented with several options:
1. Activate a certificate: Activate a new certificate and create the software license key that you will apply to your controller. 2. Transfer a certificate: Transfer a software license certificate ID from one controller to another (for example, transferring licenses to a spare system). 3. Import preloaded certificates: For controllers with licenses pre-installed at the factory, transfer all software license certificate IDs used on the sales order to this user account. 4. List your certificates: View all currently available and active software license certificates for your account.
Creating a Software License Key
To create a software license key, you must log in to the Aruba License Management website at:
https://licensing.arubanetworks.com/
If you are a first time user of the licensing site, you can use the software license certificate ID number to log in and request a new user account. If you already have a user account, log in to the site with your login credentials.
1. Select Activate a Certificate. 2. Enter the certificate ID number and the system serial number of your controller. 3. Review the license agreement and select Yes to accept the agreement. 4. Click Activate it. A copy of the transaction and the software license key is emailed to you at the email address entered for your user account
Note: The software license key is valid only for the system serial number for which you activated the certificate.
Applying the Software License Key in the WebUI
To enable the software module and functionality, you must apply the software license key to your controller.
1. Log in to your controller’s WebUI. 2. Navigate to the Configuration > Network > Controller > System Settings page and select the License tab. 3. Copy the software license key, from your email, and paste it into the Add New License Key field. 4. Click Add.
Applying the Software License Key in the License Wizard
Log in to your controller’s WebUI.
1. Launch the License Wizard from the Configuration tab and click New. 2. The License Wizard helps walk you through the activation process. Click the Help tab within the License Wizard for additional assistance. **Note: Enter the software license key via the controller's WebUI; navigate to Configuration > Network > Controller > System Settings page and select the License tab. Enter the software license key and click Apply (see Applying the Software License Key in the WebUI).**