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SL500 Licensing FAQ (Doc ID 1468961.1)

Last updated on JULY 25, 2022

Applies to:

Sun StorageTek SL500 Modular Library System - Version All Versions and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

This document answers frequently asked Questions relating to Hardware Licensing used in SL500 Tape Library.

Questions and Answers

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Purpose
Questions and Answers
 1. What is the default key that comes in a new install SL500 ?
 2. What are the different features that require license keys ?
 3. If  a add on feature is needed, does that need to be purchased ?
 4. Has the licensing method always remained same ?
 5. What are the difference among 3 methods ?
 6. What licensing method should be using ?
 7. What if the SL500 is running older code and there is a need to install new features ?
 8. When upgrading from codes below 1232 to 13xx  what happens to the existing licenses ?
 9. What happens to the SILKs features installed if code is downgraded below 13xx ?
 10. When upgrading from 13xx to 1409 or above, what happens to the existing licenses ?
 11.What happens to the Hardware Activation Features if code is downgraded below 1409 ?
 12. What if some of the features or slot count that were available before and are not reflected post code upgrade ?
 13. What are the current  Hardware Activation Files available for SL500 on E-Delivery ?
 15. Are there any features which are not controlled by Hardware Activation Files and can be enabled from CLI ? {Eg: Service, RE in SL8500/SL3000}
 16. How can one check what the currently installed license keys are in the SL500 ?
 17. How does one know what method of license keys are installed in the library ?
 18. Is it possible to delete the installed SILKS or Hardware Activation Keys ?
 19. Is it possible to delete the Grandfathered SILKS Keys ?
 20. Is there a Audit maintained for license installation & deletions in SL500?
 21. My Customer does not have access to E-Delivery,  Can I download the Hardware Activation files for him ?
 22. I'm adding only the drives, Do I need a license for Drives ?
 23. Host can access the drives in unlicensed DEM but SLC 'RECVR' move option does not list these drives ?
 24. My Customer has purchased the full DEM slot capacity, Can I use the OEM Full DEM Activation File ?
 25. Can I use the CAP in unlicensed DEM for Enter/Eject Operations ?
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