HP Smart Array Advanced Pack Evaluation License Key · GitHub
Enabling SmartCache typically requires a minimum of a 512MB Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) module and an energy pack. How to Install and Activate the License Key
Activating the key is only the first step. You must configure the cache logical drive to start accelerating your data.
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Command Example: ssacli ctrl slot=0 add licensekey=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX .
: Verify the key against the one shown on the HPE Licensing Portal. If the server serial number does not match, you will need to contact HPE support to reassign the license.
To activate , you generally need to redeem an entitlement certificate for an activation key and then install that key via the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) or Command Line Interface (CLI) . 1. Obtain Your License Key HP Smart Array Advanced Pack Evaluation License Key
A: Smart Cache functionality will be disabled. Any existing Smart Cache logical drives will no longer accelerate I/O. Write‑back caches will be automatically converted to write‑through mode if a demo license expires, as noted above.
: Allows you to keep high-capacity, low-cost HDDs for bulk storage while getting SSD-like speeds for active data.
HPE Smart Cache is supported across multiple generations of HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers. Compatibility depends heavily on the specific Smart Array controller architecture. Supported Controller Series This public link is valid for 7 days
Improves performance using fewer SSDs compared to full SSD storage deployments.
While the Smart Cache architecture is built into the firmware of supported Smart Array controllers, it remains locked until a valid license key is applied. Supported Hardware
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Once you have purchased a license, you will receive an entitlement certificate that must be redeemed online at the HPE My Software Center to obtain the actual 25-character activation key. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Open HPE SSA : Launch the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) utility on your server. Select Controller
# Syntax to add the license key ssacli slot=X modify licensekey=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX # Verify the license status ssacli slot=X show license Use code with caution. (Replace 'X' with the appropriate controller slot number) Troubleshooting Common Licensing Issues
