Overview¶
License key¶
A license key is required to unlock Virtual Accelerator features and capacities, according to the purchased licenses.
License Type |
License Name |
Capacity |
|---|---|---|
Network |
Virtual Accelerator |
Throughput: 100Mbps to 100 Gbps |
Application |
Virtual Accelerator IPsec |
Number of tunnels: 10 to 2K |
A single license key is used to enable a set of features and capacities. You should have received a license file and license code at time of software delivery. If needed, you can request them again by filing a ticket on the 6WIND Customer Zone.
Activation and health check¶
The license key must first be configured and activated on Virtual Accelerator. This is done by installing the provided license file and creating a license configuration file using the provided license code.
See also
The getting started guide for more information.
Note
In some cases, online licenses may be provided, which rely solely on a license key and an connection to the license key server to activate and validate the key.
Maintenance end date¶
The license key has a maintenance end date associated, which corresponds to the end of the maintenance period after the first delivery of Virtual Accelerator. The maintenance end date is updated when the maintenance agreement is renewed. The license key is not valid for releases of Virtual Accelerator released after the maintenance end date.