The switch ID is a 16-digit hexadecimal number that identifies your Brocade switch. You can also find the transaction key in your email confirmation or invoice. The transaction key is a unique code that identifies your license purchase and allows you to generate the license key online. When you purchase a Brocade license, you will receive a certificate with a transaction key. In this article, we will show you how to generate and activate Brocade license keys using the online portal and the command line interface.ĭownload File ► Step 1: Get the Transaction Key For example, you may need a license key for Full Fabric, which allows you to connect two or more switches to form a fabric, or for Trunking, which allows you to load balance traffic across multiple inter-switch links. If you are using Brocade SAN switches for your storage network, you may need to generate and activate license keys for certain features. How to Generate and Activate Brocade License Keys
