Activate Volume-Based Licenses

To activate Volume-Based Licenses:

  1. On the left navigation pane, click .
  2. Go to System > Licenses. From the top navigation bar, select the VBL from the Activation drop-down.
  3. Click Activate Licenses. The Activate License page appears.
  4. Select IP Address or Hostname to include this information. If you exclude the IP Address or Hostname, you will have to identify the chassis or GigaSMART card by its ID when activating.
  5. Download the fabric inventory file that contains information about GigaVUE-FM. Click Next. Refer to the What is a Fabric Inventory File? for more details.
  6. Click Gigamon License Portal to navigate to the Licensing Portal. Upload the Fabric Inventory file in the portal. Once the fabric inventory file is uploaded, select the required license and click Activate. A license key is provided. Record the license key or keys.
  7. Return to GigaVUE‑FM and upload the file by clicking Choose File button.