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After installing the license key, HP SmartCache must be enabled on the controller:
Double-check the characters. Ensure you are not confusing the number 8 with the letter B , or the number 0 with the letter O . Ensure the key matches the specific controller generation (Gen8 keys differ from Gen9 keys). hp smartcache license key
This is the safest method, often done via the Intelligent Provisioning boot menu.
Click . If successful, the status of SmartCache will transition from Locked to Licensed . Method 2: Using the HPE SSACLI (Command Line Interface) This public link is valid for 7 days
Delivered via email. This is the fastest way to receive your key.
HPE SmartCache is a controller-based software solution that improves application performance by caching "hot" data from traditional hard drives onto higher-speed SSDs . To use it, you generally need a SmartCache license key per server. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Key Licensing Details Requirements : One license is required for each server deployed. Availability Can’t copy the link right now
Deploying your HP SmartCache license can be executed using several different management interfaces depending on your operating system state. Method 1: Using HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) GUI
: Since Gen8 and Gen9 servers are now "legacy," finding official license keys through HPE can be difficult. They are often found via third-party resellers or on secondary markets.
Activating the license key unlocks the configuration options within HPE SSA. To begin accelerating your storage: