Cisco Cisco Packet Data Gateway (PDG)
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Managing License Keys ▀
ASR 5000 System Administration Guide, StarOS Release 18 ▄
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Management Card Replacement and License Keys
In the event that an individual SMC is replaced, the CompactFlash card on the new SMC must be exchanged with the
CompactFlash from the original SMC because the license key was generated based on the serial number of the
CompactFlash card associated with the original SMC.
CompactFlash from the original SMC because the license key was generated based on the serial number of the
CompactFlash card associated with the original SMC.
Exchanging the two CompactFlash card modules ensures that license redundancy is maintained, as the license key will
continue to match both CompactFlash serial numbers on both SMCs.
continue to match both CompactFlash serial numbers on both SMCs.
Important:
Failure to provide license key redundancy can result in the loss of session capacity and enhanced
features should a failover or manual switchover occur.
Instructions for the removal and installation of the CompactFlash on SMCs can be found in the ASR 5000 Installation
Guide.
Guide.