HP XP7 Storage - Manual (Page 79)

6 License keys
Accessing software functionality requires a license key. This section provides information on license
keys and instructions for installing, disabling, enabling, and uninstalling license keys.
License keys overview
When you install a license key, it is also enabled. The functionality for the software that you installed
is available in Remote Web Console.
The license key can be disabled. This allows you to conserve time on a term key, for example. If
you have a 365-day term key for a software 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 re-enable the key when you become ready to use
it.
This topic provides information in the order it is required:
•
“License key types” (page 79) . Lists the key types; explains whether keys are permanent or
temporary; shows the term limit, if any; and provides the estimated license capacity, if required.
•
“Using the term key” (page 80) . Explains that you can conserve the term key when you are
not using it.
•
“Using the temporary key” (page 80) . Explains that you can conserve the temporary key when
you are not using it.
•
“Using the meter key” (page 81) . Explains that you can conserve the meter key when you are
not using it.
•
“Estimating licensed capacity” (page 83) . Provides information and instructions for calculating
license capacity according to your system and organization requirements.
•
“Installing and uninstalling software” (page 86) . Provides instructions for installing, disabling,
enabling, and removing keys.
•
“License key expiration” (page 90) provide information for dealing with these situations.
License key types
Table 18 License key types
Estimating licensed
capacity Effective term
1
Description Type
Required No limit For purchase permanent
Required 365 days For purchase term
Not required 120 days For trial use before purchase (Try and Buy) temporary
Not required 30 days For emergency use emergency
Required Varies
according to
the capacity
2
For purchase (prepaid licensed capacity) Meter
Notes:
1. When you log in to Remote Web Console, a warning message appears if 45 days or less remain before the
expiration.
2. See “Using the meter key” (page 81) for details.
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