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BES 53248 License key file transfer failed

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Applies to

  • BES-53248
  • Application of additional licenses

Issue

  • Attempting to apply license file for additional ports and encounter the following error.

(sw1)#copy http://10.10.10.10/licensefile.dat nvram:license-key 1

Mode........................................... HTTP
Set Server IP.................................. 10.10.10.10
Path........................................... ./
Filename....................................... licensefile.dat
Data Type...................................... license

Management access will be blocked for the duration of the transfer
Are you sure you want to start? (y/n) y
HTTP License Key transfer starting...

License key file transfer failed

  • Tried with HTTP, FTP, SFTP, with same error message.
  • Confirmed the file was accessible via these protocols from alternate host.
  • Confirmed proper file name being used, and meets criteria as described in KB: License install on BES-53248 fails with License key file transfer failed
  • Confirmed the correct license file is being used (licenses are tied to serial number).

 

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