User guide

3. Click License Keys in the side navigation bar. The License Keys window will open and list
each installed license key and a description of the key. One of the following descriptions
will display beside each key:
• Adds <number> Backup Server(s) - Adds <N> backup (spoke) DSView 3 servers.
• Adds <number> Backup Server(s) and Unlimited Client Sessions - Combines the keys
for Adds <N> Backup Server(s) and Client Session Site License.
• Installation Key - Enables first use of the DSView 3 software and sets the initial
number of backup DSView 3 servers.
• Demo License Key - Enables first use of the DSView 3 software for a certain period of
time.
• Third Party Power Devices Site License - Increases the number of third party power
devices that can be added to unlimited.
• Add <number> Third Party Power Devices - Increases the number of third party power
devices.
• Add <number> Managed Devices - Increases the number of licensed managed devices.
• Plug-in Id <number> License Key - Enables use of a plug-in for a specific appliance
type.
Adding a new license key
To add a new license key:
1. Click the System tab.
2. Click Licenses in the top navigation bar.
3. Click License Keys in the side navigation bar. The License Keys window will open.
4. Click Add. The Add License Key window will open.
5. If you did not receive a license key, click the http://www.avocent.com/activation link to
obtain a license key.
6. Type a valid new add-on license key in the License Key field. (License keys from a
DSView software release prior to version 3.0 are not valid.)
7. Click Save. The License Keys window opens, containing a new row with the new license
key.
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