HP XP RAID Manager Software - Manual (Page 54)

6 License keys
Accessing program product functionality requires a license key. This chapter provides information
on license keys and instructions for installing, disabling, enabling, and uninstalling license keys.
Overview
When you install a license key, it is also enabled. Functionality for the program product you installed
is available for use in Remote Web Console.
The license key can be disabled, for example, to stop the day-count a term key. For example, if
you have a 365-day term key for a program product, the license server starts the count the day
you install the key. However, you may not use the license immediately, in which case you can
disable the key. Disabling stops the count. You can enable the key when ready to use it.
This chapter provides the following information in the order it is required:
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“License key types” (page 54) . Lists the key types; explains whether keys are permanent or
temporary; shows the term limit, if any; and the provides the estimated license capacity, if
required.
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“Using the permanent key” (page 55) . Explains that you can conserve the permanent key
when you are not using it.
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“Using the term key” (page 55) . Explains that you can conserve the term key when you are
not using it.
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“Using the temporary key” (page 56) . Explains that you can conserve the temporary key when
you are not using it.
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“Using the emergency key” (page 56) . Explains that you can conserve the emergency key
when you are not using it.
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“Using the meter key” (page 56) . Explains that you can conserve the meter key when you are
not using it.
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“Estimating licensed capacity” (page 58) . Provides information and instructions for calculating
license capacity according to your system and organization requirements.
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“Installing and uninstalling program products” (page 61) . Provides instructions for installing,
disabling, enabling, and uninstalling keys.
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“Insufficient license capacity” (page 62) and “License key expiration” (page 63) provide
information for dealing with these situations.
License key types
To use a particular program functionality, you must enter a unique license key in Remote Web
Console. License keys are provided when you purchase program products. The following table
describes the license key types.
Table 17 License key types
Estimating licensed
capacity Expiration Description Type
Not required 120 days For trial use (Try & Buy). Temporary
Required No limit For purchase. Permanent
Required 365 days For purchase. Days are deducted when the program
product is first activated with the Term key. Term
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