Generating a license

Before you begin

License file names must conform to the following restrictions:

If you need to include multiple MAC addresses in a license file, use a text-based file that conforms to the following rules:

About this task

Use this procedure to generate a license file.

Procedure

  1. Use a Web browser to go to the Avaya licensing portal at http://www.avayadatalicensing.com.
  2. Type your contact information in the required boxes.
  3. Create a new license bank or provide details of an existing license bank.
  4. Select an E-mail notification option to receive newly generated licenses—after the system generates the license file, it is sent by e-mail to the address you specified.
  5. Enter the License Authorization Code provided on the License Certificate.
  6. Click Submit, and then wait for the confirmation message.
  7. After you receive the confirmation message, click Go to License Bank to Download License.
  8. In the License Bank window, select the LAC for the license you want to generate.
  9. Click Generate License.
  10. In the Generate License window, enter the MAC address of the switch or the MAC address of the Base Unit (BU) and Temporary Base Unit (TBU) of the stack, or a text file that contains a list of MAC addresses, enter the license file name, and enter additional details as required.
  11. Click Generate License File.