Assign Subscriptions to Nodes

Users can reassign nodes to different subscriptions to optimize features on their network.

For example, if the user:

  • Previously had two license tiers, but only paid to renew one license tier.

  • Purchased a subscription with additional features for the first time, and wants the extra functionality on some of their nodes.

  • Wants to swap which nodes have access to extra functionality available on a subscription.

Note: When you view subscriptions, the colors of the donut represent the number of nodes assigned to the subscription or still available.

Assign a Single Node to a Subscription

To assign a single node to a subscription:

  1. In the Settings Pane, select > SYSTEM > Subscriptions.
    The SUBSCRIPTIONS page displays with the SUBSCRIPTIONS tab selected.

  2. Select the SUBSCRIPTION ASSIGNMENT tab.

  3. To assign a subscription to a node click the Assign subscription to node button in the right-hand column for the required node.
    The ASSIGN SUBSCRIPTIONS dialog displays showing details of the node in the left panel and subscription options in the right panel.

  4. Select from the available subscription options presented in the right panel.

  5. Click Confirm Assignment.

Assign Multiple Nodes to a Subscription

To assign multiple nodes to a subscription:

  1. In the Settings Pane, select > SYSTEM > Subscriptions.
    The SUBSCRIPTIONS page displays with the SUBSCRIPTIONS tab selected.

  2. Select the SUBSCRIPTION ASSIGNMENT tab.

  3. Select the node(s) to add to a subscription by selecting the checkbox in the left column.
    The Assign Subscriptions button is displayed above the table.

  4. Click Assign Subscriptions.
    The ASSIGN SUBSCRIPTIONS dialog displays showing details of the node in the left panel and subscription options in the right panel.

  5. Select from the available subscription options presented in the right panel.

  6. Click Confirm Assignment.

Note:  If a node that has Smart Management Fabric configured is reassigned to a subscription without Smart Management Fabric, the disable Smart Management Fabric template is automatically pushed to that node and it is no longer a part of the Smart Management Fabric network.

Tip: Another way to remove a node from a subscription is to unenroll the node. The subscription then becomes available to be assigned to another node.