Specifications

Chapter 3: Product Description
System Licensing Requirements
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5000 Installation Manual – Issue 3.0, October 2008 Page 3-13
System Licensing Requirements
Software licensing controls device capacity and feature availability on the Mitel 5000 platform.
Licensing is associated with a system by means of a security key that inserts into a recessed
USB slot located on the front of the unit chassis.
Mitel 5000 platforms are delivered without software licensing. Licenses are generated and
downloaded from the Applications Management Center (AMC). By default, unlicensed Mitel
5000 platforms can be programmed with the capabilities of fully provisioned systems. However,
if the applicable licenses are not provided and authenticated within four hours, the system
invokes a reset.
If the system does not have a software license, Alarm 125 is sent to the LCD panel on the unit
chassis and to the administrator endpoint. This alarm is generated every 5 minutes, and the
system resets every 4 hours until the license issue is resolved. For detailed information about
system alarms, refer to the Message Print Diagnostics Manual, part number 550.8018.
If DB Programming connects to a system with a valid software license, you cannot restore a
database that would invalidate the license. If you need to change the product type, you must
first load a new software license through DB Programming. For details, refer to the Inter-Tel
5000 Features and Programming Guide (part no. 580.8006).
USB Security Key
The USB security key uniquely identifies a system by storing a Mitel Master License. Only the
specific software license that has been digitally signed with the Master License data is allowed
to control the system. The key stores the essential components of the software licensing
scheme.
Licensing Integrity
The security key also ensures licensing integrity. When a system detects removal of its key, the
system disables audio for subsequent calls. When the audio is disabled, the system posts
applicable alarms to the LCD panel on the front of the unit chassis and to the LCD on the
administrator endpoint. Alarm #122 indicates that the key is missing, while Alarm #125 identifies
the number of minutes before the system initiates a reset.
When the key is replaced and the correct serial number is detected by the system, the audio is
enabled and the reset countdown is aborted.
If the system powers up without the USB security key in place, the user must reload the
software license through DB Programming.
USB Security Key for the PS-1 Unit
The Mitel CS-5600 requires that a USB security key reside in the PS-1 unit. However, the Base
Server does not need a USB security key. The administrator must upload the appropriate
software license to the PS-1. For procedural details about uploading a license, refer to the Inter-
Tel 5000 Features and Programming Guide (part no. 580.8006).