H3C Technologies H3C VMSG VFW1000 - Manual (Page 63)

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Registering the software
IMPORTANT:
Verify that a correct license activation file is installed and restart the VFW1000 for the following purposes:
• For the virtual router to obtain complete functions and features for the initial use.
• For the virtual router to operate correctly each time the license file is updated, for example, during
license capacity expansion.
The H3C website provides the function of registering a license activation file. The H3C website generates
the license activation file according to the serial number of a device and the license key in the software
license purchased by users. To use the software function of the VFW1000, you must install the license
activation file on the device.
License registration procedures
License registration includes the following procedures:
• Registering the first time —Registers a license for a device that has never been activated.
• Registering an upgrade license —Registers a license for add-on nodes, add-on features, or time
extension.
After you have applied for the activation file, you must install the activation file on the device.
Figure 51 License registration and activation procedure