Cautions On License Capacities In License-Related Windows - Hitachi VSP G200 System Administration Manual

You can also use the emergency key if the configuration of the software
application that is installed by the temporary key remains in the changed
status and cannot be restored to the original status. For example, if you do
not plan to purchase the software application after using the temporary key
for trial purposes, you can restore the changed configuration to the original
status by temporarily enabling the software application with the emergency
key.
Caution:
• If an emergency key is installed for a software application for which a
• In other scenarios, the emergency key can be installed only once.

Cautions on license capacities in license-related windows

License capacities are displayed not only in license-related windows but also
in the Pools window and the Replication window.
When you install or overwrite a temporary key or an emergency key for an
installed software application, the license capacity before the overwrite
installation is displayed as Permitted (TB) in license-related windows.
However, Unlimited (license capacity for the temporary key or emergency
key) is displayed as Licensed Capacity in the Pools window and the
Replication window.
For example: You install a term key that has a license capacity of 5 TB for
Compatible FlashCopy
key. In license-related windows, 5 TB is displayed in the Permitted (TB) field.
However, in the Licensed Capacity field in a Replication window, Unlimited
(capacity of the emergency key) is displayed.
Estimating licensed capacity
The licensed capacity is volume capacity that you are licensed to use with the
software application. You must estimate the amount of capacity that you
want to use with the software application before you purchase the permanent
key or the term key.
Software and licensed capacity
Three licensed capacity types are available. The one you choose depends on
the software application. The following tables describe the licensed capacity
types:
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permanent or term key is installed, the effective term of the license key is
30 days. However, because the emergency key can be reinstalled during
the effective term, the effective term can be restored to 30 days.
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Managing license keys
, and when the term expires, you use an emergency