8.3.7  

Replacing License-sensitive Hardware (Changing the MAC Address) 
 
A new license file is always required if you replace a license-sensitive HiPath 3000 control board due to a hardware defect. In this case, the MAC address changes and the license becomes invalid.
The "Rehost" function of the Central License Server (CLS) enables the licenses to be moved from the old MAC address (the old HiPath 3000 control board to be replaced) to a new MAC address (a new HiPath 3000 control board).

Procedure  

 Step  
 Activity (Remarks)  
 1.  
HiPath License Management:  
Invoke the Central License Server CLS via:
https://www.central-license-server.com/  
Select the language version for the License Management Center.  
Log on by entering the user name and password.  
 2.  
Call the "Rehost Licenses" function under "Management of Used Licenses".  
Different search criteria are displayed in order to call up the licenses to be converted.  
 3.  
Enter the MAC address of the HiPath 3000 control board to be replaced (defective) in the Locking ID input field.  
Click Search to show the licenses belonging to the MAC address.  
 4.  
Activate the Rehost button.  
In the subsequent dialog, define the MAC address to which the new license should be linked.  
 5.  
In the "MAC Address" input field, enter the MAC address for the new control board.  
Click Next.  
 6.  
Before you start to generate a new license key, note the following content of the mask displayed:  
 •   Legal notice: The licensing conditions must be accepted.
 •   Notes: Notes on this procedure can be entered here. A distinction is made here between internal notes (only accessible to users authorized to create licenses) and customer notes (generally accessible).
 •   Registered company and user: Company and user-specific data is displayed.
 •   Rehost details: MAC address of the HiPath 3000 control board.
 •   Licenses to be used: The outcome of this procedure is displayed.
Example:
HG 1500 V2 & V3:
   -   6 features (Licenses) will be upgraded as a result of this transaction.
   -   6 features (Licenses) will be disabled as a result of this transaction.
    This means that all six available licenses have been linked with the new MAC address. The old link to the MAC address of the defective HiPath 3000 control board has been deactivated for all six licenses.
Click the Execute button. A new license key is generated.  
 7.  
After successful execution, the message "License Key Generation Complete" appears The generation information and license key data is displayed.  
 8.  
Open the License Management Center home page.  
 9.  
Activate the "View Used Licenses and Certificates" function under "Management of Used Licenses".  
Various search criteria are displayed for invoking the generated license key.  
 10.  
In the "Locking ID" input field, enter the control board MAC address to which the license key is linked (see step [5]).  
Click the Search button to display a list of the license keys belonging to the MAC address.  
 11.  
Select the relevant license key and click the Display Details button.  
Details on the selected license key are displayed:  
 •   "Display" tab: Type and number of licensed features, customer-specific information.
 •   "Transactions" tab: Actions performed for each feature
 12.  
Select Download.  
In the subsequent dialog, specify the storage location for the license key you want to download.  
Section 8.2.4 "Performing Licensing" describes the procedure for distributing licenses with HiPath 3000/5000 Manager E.  
Note on Replacing the HiPath 3000 Control Board:  
When the control board has been successfully replaced, the CDB must be transferred to HiPath 3000. A warning will appear that the MAC address is invalid. All licenses become invalid if the CDB is installed. The system goes into default and features that are subject to mandatory licensing will suffer from reduced functionality.  
The new license key (see step [12]) must be used to achieve valid licensing. Section 8.2.4 "Performing Licensing" describes the procedure for distributing licenses with HiPath 3000/5000 Manager E.