Description
This article describes how to activate a VDOM license from CLI.
Scope
FortiGate with 2U form factor category and higher.
Solution
VDOM license key: A VDOM license key is a unique 32-character code required to activate and enable Virtual Domains (VDOMs) on a FortiGate. This key is purchased from Fortinet customer support and unlocks the functionality of creating multiple independent VDOMs within a single FortiGate.
The License Key can be retrieved from the Fortinet Customer Service and Support by navigating to Asset Management -> Products -> More Views -> License. In the Search License List search bar type VDOM. From the result, select the desired Serial Number of the FortiGate that needs to be licensed.
The License Type and the License Key can be found under the License & Key Menu.
The license can be applied using the following command:
FGT-LAB # config global
FGT-LAB (global) # execute upd-vd-license <license key>
If the multi-vdom mode is not configured, 'config global' does not apply, but the license key can still be uploaded to support future VDOM configuration.
FGT-LAB # execute upd-vd-license <license key>
To verify, execute 'get system status' and look for the below line.
# get system status
# ...
# Max number of virtual domains: 10
# ...
If the 'execute upd-vd-license' command is not available, the device does not support the VDOM license increase.
No reboot is needed when applying for a VDOM license.
Notes:
- In an HA environment, a separate license key needs to be applied independently from the CLI of each unit. For more details on activating a VDOM license in an HA environment: Technical Tip: Detailed explanation on how to install VDOM license in HA environment.
- The commands above are for the perpetual VDOM license type. S-series subscription VMs support a different VDOM license type and do not require manual license key upload. See the Subscription-based VDOM license for FortiGate-VM S-series.
- Some models do support additional VDOMs. Reference a product's datasheet for the maximum number of VDOMs that can be licensed for that particular model.
- Also, verify what the maximum number of VDOMs that can be purchased is using the Maximum Table Value link.
- This article assumes that a VDOM license was already purchased. For more information about the licenses, contact Fortinet customer service.
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