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Chapter 27
Software Licenses
Dell PowerConnect base features include sophisticated authentication and encryption, protection against rogue
wireless As, seamless mobility with fast roaming, the origination and termination of IPsec/L2TP/PPTP tunnels
between controllers, clients, and other VPN gateways, adaptive RF management and analysis tools, centralized
configuration, and location tracking.
Optional add-on licenses provide advanced feature such as Wireless Intrusion Protection, Policy Enforcement
Firewall, AP Capacity. Evaluation licenses are available for some of these advanced features.
ArubaOS licenses are detailed in the following sections:
z “Terminology” on page527
z “Licenses” on page528
z “Multi-Controller Network” on page529
z “License Usage” on page529
z “Best Practices” on page530
z “Installing a License” on page531
z “Deleting a License” on page532
z “Moving Licenses” on page533
z “Resetting the Controller” on page533
Terminology
For clarity, the following terminology is used throughout this chapter.
z Bundles—a cost effective way to purchase functionality that supports a controller and x-number of APs.
z Certificate ID—the identification number attached to the Software License Certificate. The Certificate ID is
used in conjunction with the controller’s (chassis or supervisor card) serial number to create the License Key.
z Evaluation License—a license that allows you to evaluate a feature set (or module) for a maximum of 90 days.
The evaluation licenses are uploaded in 30 day increments. Only modules that offer new and unique
functionality support Evaluation Licenses.
z License Certificate—a certificate (soft copy) that contains license information including:
License Description
Quantity
Part Number/Order Number
Certificate ID
z License Database—the licenses installed on your controller
z License Key—generated from the controller serial number
z Permanent License—the opposite of an evaluation license. This license permanently installs the specific
features represented by the license.
z Upgrade License—a license that adds AP capacity to your controller. Note that Upgrade Licenses do not
support an evaluation license.