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DellPowerConnectW-SeriesArubaOS6.2 | User Guide Software Licenses | 100
Chapter 6
Software Licenses
ArubaOS base features include sophisticated authentication and encryption, protection against rogue wireless APs,
seamless mobility with fast roaming, the origination and termination of IPsec/L2TP/PPTP tunnels between Dell
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 and Policy Enforcement
Firewall. Evaluation licenses are available for some of these advanced features.
ArubaOS licenses are detailed in the following sections:
l "Understanding License Terminology " on page 100
l "Working with Licenses" on page 101
l "Working with Licenses on a Multiple Controller Network" on page 102
l "Using Licenses" on page 102
l "License Installation Best Practices and Exceptions" on page 104
l "Installing a License" on page 104
l "Deleting a License " on page 106
l "Moving Licenses" on page 106
l "Resetting the Controller" on page 106
Understanding License Terminology
For clarity, the following terminology is used throughout this chapter.
l Bundle—a cost effective way to purchase functionality that supports a controller and
x
-number of APs.
l Certificate ID—the identification number attached to the Software License Certificate. The Certificate ID is
used in conjunction with the controller’s serial number to create the License Key.
l 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.
l License Certificate—a certificate (soft copy) that contains license information including:
n License Description
n Quantity
n Part Number/Order Number
n Certificate ID
l License Database—the licenses installed on your controller
l License Key—generated from the controller serial number
l Permanent License—the opposite of an evaluation license. This license permanently installs the specific features
represented by the license.