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Dell PowerStore Planning Guide

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PowerStore licensing

PowerStore license is automatically obtained and installed on all the appliances in your cluster during initial configuration. It includes access to all features available with PowerStore.

NOTE: PowerStore license does not include the VMware vSphere license. For PowerStore X model cluster licensing, you must also obtain or use a separate VMware vSphere license. For more information, see VMware vSphere licensing (for PowerStore X model appliances).

To obtain licenses automatically during and after initial configuration, ensure that the port 443 is open. The cluster communicates with the Dell Electronic Licensing Management System (ELMS) using port 443 to obtain the license file. If there is an issue obtaining the license file, your cluster will operate in a 30-day trial period. The system will attempt to obtain a license automatically every 24 hours. To review the status of your license, in PowerStore Manager, go to Settings > Licensing. An Active status indicates that all the appliances in the cluster have a valid license.

If you do not have an active license yet, you can click Refresh on the PowerStore Licensing page to try obtaining the license automatically. Or, click Install License to manually install the license.

NOTE: You do not need a separate PowerStore license when installing PowerStore operating environment software and firmware upgrades.

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