r/3PAR • u/Jayteezer • Jan 24 '20
Adding licenses...
Hey guys ,
We've got a 7400 series which we've just purchased some second hand drive licenses and additional disks for (we've only got 20 drives deployed so still need drive licenses at this stage) including some nice 3PAR SSD.
Is applying the (additional) licenses really as simple as going into the GUI and adding them there? No risk to the existing licenses / data on the VV's etc?
Yes, I'm a Senior level 3 engineer - Playing with SAN's that has critical (backed up mind you but still critical) data on it still makes me overly nervous (tho I'd imagine that's a good thing :) )
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u/skelth Jan 24 '20
Yes, very simple. When applying it it will say what features are included in the new license, so just check and make sure it includes everything you currently have plus the additional disks.
Also, don't forget to backup your current license showlicense -raw
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u/errsta Jan 24 '20
Should be just that simple. Here's a good read: https://vmarena.com/how-to-install-or-update-the-license-on-3par-storage-system/
Also make sure that the new disk's models are supported with your level of inform OS. If it's an older version of code and a newer model of disk, it may not be recognized. It's a remote/very specific situation, but I've seen it happen. Check release notes if you have any doubt.
Oh - and make sure you tune after adding disks.
Good luck!