Cisco 3300 Series Mobility Services Engine Licensing and Ordering Guide [Cisco 3300 Series Mobility Services Engine]

This Cisco® 3300 Series Mobility Services Engine (MSE) licensing and ordering guide presents guidelines and information for ordering the Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE), Cisco Context-Aware Mobility software and Adaptive Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (wIPS) software licenses. In addition to providing step-by-step instructions for ordering the MSE and ordering, downloading, and installing software licenses for the MSE, this document also provides instructions for ordering upgrade and spare licenses. For more information about Product Authorization Key (PAK) certificates, please see Appendix A.

Overview

The Cisco 3300 Series Mobility Services Engine is an open platform that provides a new approach for the delivery of mobility services to enable mobile business applications. A combination of hardware and software, the Mobility Services Engine is an appliance-based solution that supports a suite of software services to provide centralized and scalable service delivery. Cisco Mobility Services are a set of value-added network services that consolidate intelligence from various points in the network to enable and optimize the delivery of business mobility applications. Service licenses currently available are:

• Cisco Context-Aware Mobility software: A mobility service that integrates with the Cisco Unified Wireless Network to capture and integrate into business processes and applications detailed contextual information such as location, temperature, humidity, availability, and so on. For more information of Cisco Context-Aware Mobility software, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/contextaware.

• Cisco Adaptive Wireless Intrusion Prevention System: A mobility service that integrates with the Cisco Unified Wireless Network to detect rogue access points, clients, and over-the-air attacks. For more information of Cisco Adaptive wIPS, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/wips.

Ordering the Mobility Services Engine and Software Licenses

The Cisco MSE hosts the Cisco Context-Aware Mobility software and Adaptive wIPS software. Each of these functions requires a software license. Following is an overview of hardware and software SKUs associated with the Cisco MSE:

• Hardware SKU

– AIR-MSE-3350-K9-Cisco 3350 Mobility Services Engine

– AIR-MSE-3310-K9-Cisco 3310 Mobility Services Engine

Mobility Services Engine Management Software SKU

The management interface for the Mobility Services Engine and the services running on the MSE platform is the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) software. Customers need the WCS interface to manage the MSE and the services running on it. For the SKUs required to manage the Mobility Services Engine, refer to the WCS Ordering Guide.

Context-Aware Mobility Software SKUs

Cisco Context-Aware Mobility software licenses are based on the number of Wi-Fi client and Wi-Fi tag devices tracked. The Cisco Mobility Services Engine 3350 allows for the tracking of up to 18,000 devices (combined count of Wi-Fi clients and Wi-Fi tags) and the Mobility Services Engine 3310 allows for the tracking of up to 2000 devices (combined count of Wi-Fi clients and Wi-Fi tags). The licenses may be combined in any order to arrive at the number of devices needed to be tracked for a context-aware deployment. For example, from the following SKUs, AIR-CAS-3KC-K9, AIR-CAS-12KC-K9 and AIR-CAS-1KT-K9 may be combined to arrive at a license for tracking 15,000 Wi-Fi clients and 1000 Wi-Fi tags on a MSE 3350.

• AIR-CAS-1KC-K9-License for tracking 1000 client devices

• AIR-CAS-3KC-K9-License for tracking 3000 client devices

• AIR-CAS-6KC-K9-License for tracking 6000 client devices

• AIR-CAS-12KC-K9-License for tracking 12,000 client devices

• AIR-CAS-1KT-K9-License for tracking 1000 tag devices

• AIR-CAS-3KT-K9-License for tracking 3000 tag devices

• AIR-CAS-6KT-K9-License for tracking 6000 tag devices

• AIR-CAS-12KT-K9-License for tracking 12,000 tag devices

Adaptive Wireless IPS Software SKUs

Cisco Adaptive Wireless IPS software licenses are based on the number of full-time monitoring access points (often referred to as "monitor mode acess points") that are deployed in the network. The Cisco Mobility Services Engine 3350 allows for the tracking of up to 3000 monitoring access points and the Mobility Services Engine 3310 allows for the tracking of up to 2000 monitoring access points. The licenses may be combined to arrive at the number of monitor mode access points required to run the Adaptive wIPS deployment. For example, from the following SKUs, AIR-WIPS-AP-5, AIR-WIPS-AP-25 and AIR-WIPS-AP-500 may be combined to arrive at a license for 530 monitor mode access points.

• AIR-WIPS-AP-5-Supports five monitor mode Cisco access points

• AIR-WIPS-AP-25-Supports 25 monitor mode Cisco access points

• AIR-WIPS-AP-100-Supports 100 monitor mode Cisco access points

• AIR-WIPS-AP-500-Supports 500 monitor mode Cisco access points

• AIR-WIPS-AP-2000-Supports 2000 monitor mode Cisco access points AIR-WIPS-5-AP-U=-Supports five monitor mode Cisco access points and provides a cost-effective migration path for customers adding wIPS access points in small increments

The Cisco MSE and associated software licenses can be ordered in three ways, as described next.

Option 1: Procuring Software Licenses with Cisco MSE 3350 or Cisco MSE 3310 Hardware

Figure 1 shows an overview of the process to order, download, and install a Context-Aware, or Adaptive wIPS software license. Each step shown in Figure 1 is cross-referenced to the area in this document that provides more information.

Figure 1. Overview of Cisco MSE and Software License Ordering and Installation Process

Step 1: Order the Cisco MSE SKU and Software Licenses SKUs

1. Log in to the Cisco Ordering Tool.

2. Enter the SKU AIR-MSE-3350-K9 or AIR-MSE-3310-K9 in the Enter Product field in the Ordering Tool and then press Enter.

3. "Country Power Cable Opts" and "License Option" will be displayed in the ordering area, as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2. Cisco Ordering Tool Example: Configuring an AIR-MSE-3350

4. Select the Country Power Options and then choose the appropriate power cord, as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3. Cisco Ordering Tool: Configuring Power Cord

5. Select License Option from the left side and then the appropriate sub-SKU for the license from the right side (Figure 4).

Figure 4. Cisco Ordering Tool: Configuring License Options

6. Select Check Configuration. You should get the confirmation message "You have successfully completed your configuration!" as shown in Figure 5. The price for the SKU is displayed in the Ordering Tool.

Figure 5. Cisco Ordering Tool: Completed Configuration

7. Place the order. You can now exit the configuration tool. Once the order goes through, you will receive the following:

• Cisco Mobility Services Engine (AIR-MSE-3350-K9)

• Power cable

Step 2a: Ordering Support-Smartnet for Mobility Service Engine Hardware and SASU for Context-Aware Engine for Clients and wIPS

The MSE 3350 and 3310 hardware, Context-Aware software for Wi-Fi client tracking and Adaptive wIPS software are products for which support agreements need to be purchased from Cisco.

1. Select the appropriate level of hardware support under the SMARTnet® program for the MSE 3350 or MSE 3310 hardware.

2. Select the appropriate level of software support under the Cisco Software Application Support (SAS) or Software Application Support plus Upgrades (SASU) programs for Context-Aware (client tracking only) and Adaptive wIPS licenses.

Step 3a: Ordering Support-Context-Aware License for Tag Tracking from AeroScout

Support for the Context-Aware software for Wi-Fi tag tracking is provided by AeroScout. If you have purchased any of the following SKUs, please follow the steps outlined.

• AIR-CAS-1KT-K9-License for tracking 1000 tag devices

• AIR-CAS-3KT-K9-License for tracking 3000 tag devices

• AIR-CAS-6KT-K9-License for tracking 6,000 tag devices

• AIR-CAS-12KT-K9-License for tracking 12,000 tag devices

1. Email renewals@aeroscout.com with your Name, Company Name, Address, Phone Numer, Email Address and what products you have purchased.

2. AeroScout will confirm you that have registered your purchased the product.

3. A quote will be prepared and emailed to you.

4. Once received, you can purchase support via a purchase order or credit card.

5. Support wil begin starting from the registration date of your product.

Step3b: PAK Registration-Context-Aware License for Tag Tracking from AeroScout

If you have not ordered Context-Aware Wi-Fi Tag tracking license, please skip this section.

Follow the steps outlined below to register the PAK

1. Go to AeroScout support Website http://support.aeroscout.com.

2. If you don't have an account, create new account by using the link "Create New Account".

3. Once the account has been created you should receive a notification email containing your username and password.

4. Log on to AeroScout Support Portal at http://support.aeroscout.com.

5. Under the Home tab click the link: "Register Products Purchased from Cisco". Register your products, provide contact details, PAK#, MSE ID (MSE S\N) and Installation Type. You will receive an email message that confirms the registration.

6. AeroScout will verify your PAK# within 2 business days. Upon verification, a notification containing your license key and instructions how to download Context Aware Engine SW and relevant user guides will be sent to your email address. If your PAK# is found to be be invalid you will be requested to register a valid PAK# again.

Step 3c: Context Aware Tag License Installation:

1. After your product registration has been verified, go to article#:1949 and download the software and download the Context Aware Engine from the AeroScout Support Portal.

2. Install the Engine on MSE. Refer to Cisco MSE installation guide and AeroScout article#:2061 (in latest MSE versions the Engine is already installed on the MSE).

3. Install AeroScout System Manager on another machine. Refer to AeroScout article#1889

4. Install AeroScout License for Context Aware Engine. Refer to article#:2061

Option 2: Ordering Mobility Services Software Licenses as Upgrades

This option allows ordering Mobility Services software for bulk upgrade.

Step 1: Order a Mobility Service Software Upgrade Licenses SKU

The SKUs that can be ordered for bulk upgrades are as follows:

• Context-Aware Upgrade Licenses

– AIR-CAS-1KC-K9-(Upgrade license for tracking 1000 client devices)

– AIR-CAS-3KC-K9-(Upgrade license for tracking 3000 client devices)

– AIR-CAS-6KC-K9-(Upgrade license for tracking 6000 client devices)

– AIR-CAS-12KC-K9-(Upgrade license for tracking 12,000 client devices)

• Adaptive wIPS Upgrade Licenses

– AIR-WIPS-5-AP-U=-(wIPS Upgrade for five Cisco monitor mode access points)

– Standard Adaptive wIPS SKUs are used as upgrade licenses for monitor mode access points in quantities greater than five

1. Log in to the Cisco Ordering Tool.

2. Enter the SKU AIR-MSE-PAK= into the Enter Product field in the Ordering Tool and then press Enter.

3. Select the License Option from the right pane as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6. Cisco Ordering Tool: Configuring AIR-MSE-PAK=

4. Select the appropriate SKUs and the quantities from the left side as shown in Figure 7. The quantity for each SKU should be entered separately.

Figure 7. Configuring AIR-MSE-PAK= License Options

5. Select Check Configuration and should get the message "You have successfully completed your configuration!" confirmation as shown in Figure 8. The price for the SKUs is displayed in the Ordering Tool.

Figure 8. Cisco Ordering Tool: Completed Configuration

6. Place the order. You can now exit the configuration tool. Once the order goes through, you would receive the PAK by mail.

Step 2a: Ordering Support-SASU for Context-Aware SW for Client tracking and aWIPS

The Context-Aware software for Wi-Fi client tracking and wIPS software are products for which support agreements need to be purchased from Cisco.

1. Select the appropriate level of Software support under the SAS or SASU programs for Context-Aware (client tracking only) and Adaptive wIPS licenses.

Step 2b: PAK Registration-Mobility Services Software Upgrade Licenses

1. After you receive the PAK, log in to the Cisco Licensing website http://www.cisco.com/go/license.

2. Follow the instructions on the website to register the PAK to obtain the license file.

3. The following information is required:

• Customer e-mail address

• MSE UDI

• PAK certificates for clients

4. Wait for the license file to be sent via email. An email will be sent from licensing@cisco.com with the license file to the email address included during registration.

Step 2c: Installing License File

1. Install the software license file on the MSE as per the procedure outlined in the deployment guide. To request help installing license file for clients on to the MSE, contact Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 800 553-2447 or tac@cisco.com.

Option 3: Procuring Mobility Services Software Licenses as Spares

Step 1: Order the Mobility Services Software Licenses SKUs

1. Log in to the Cisco Ordering Tool.

2. The following SKUs can be ordered as spares. Select the SKUs and press Enter.

• Context-Aware License Spares

– AIR-CAS-1KC-K9=

– AIR-CAS-3KC-K9=

– AIR-CAS-6KC-K9=

– AIR-CAS-12KC-K9=

– AIR-CAS-1KT-K9=

– AIR-CAS-3KT-K9=

– AIR-CAS-6KT-K9=

– AIR-CAS-12KT-K9=

• Adaptive wIPS License Spares

– AIR-WIPS-AP-25=

– AIR-WIPS-AP-100=

– AIR-WIPS-AP-500=

– AIR-WIPS-AP-UNL1=

3. Place the order. The price for the SKU is displayed in the Ordering Tool.

4. Once the order goes through, you would receive the PAK certificate and instructions on how to register the PAK

Step 2: Ordering Support

These steps are the same as those described in Option 1 (steps 2a and 3a).

Step 3: PAK Registration and License installation for clients and Tags

These steps are the same as those described in Option 1 (steps 2b and 3b).

Step 4: Installing Mobility Service Software License File on the MSE

These steps are the same as those described in Option 1 (step 2c and 3c).

Help for Cisco Mobility Services Engine Licensing Issues

For technical support related to licensing, contact Cisco TAC at 800 553-2447 or tac@cisco.com. For issues related to your licensing order, contact Cisco Customer Service at http://www.cisco.com/go/customerservice.

For More Information

For more information about Cisco MSE, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/mse.

For more information about Cisco Context-Aware software, visit http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9806/index.html.

For more information about Cisco Adaptive Wireless IPS software, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/wips.

To order Cisco MSE and Context-Aware and Adaptive wIPS software SKUs, visit the Cisco Ordering Tool at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/ordering/index.shtml.

Appendix A: Product Authorization Key Information

Product Authorization Key (PAK) Certificate

The PAK certificate allows customers to receive a Context Aware software license for clients, or Adaptive Wireless IPS software license to run on the Cisco Mobility Services Engine. It is used to register these Mobility Services software services and generate license files. The PAK certificate is delivered by mail.

Activating Cisco Mobility Services Software Licenses Using the PAK Certificate

After the customer completes the PAK registration, the software license files are emailed to the customer. Customers will receive an email from licensing@cisco.com within an hour after they have completed their PAK registration. All customers must go to the licensing website listed on their PAK certificate to complete their software registration. The PAK certificate provides clear instructions on how to complete the software licensing process.

Note: If you do not receive an email from licensing@cisco.com within an hour after you have completed your PAK registration, please check your junk email folder. Some email servers may filter this email and place it in your junk email folder. If you cannot find or did not receive your license file, please contact Cisco TAC at 80) 553-2447 or tac@cisco.com.

Note: All customers who purchase Mobility Services software from Cisco.com must activate these software services by registering at the licensing Website. Figure 9 shows a sample PAK certificate.

Figure 9. Sample PAK Certificate

Product Name : AIR-CAS-12KC-K9

Product Qty : 1

Product Authorization Key : 1277646C65B

Please log into the following Website to complete your registration and receive your license key/file.

http://www.cisco.com/go/license

Appendix B: Cisco MSE Compatibility and Service Support

Cisco MSE Software Compatibility and Hardware Requirements

• Cisco Context-Aware Mobility Software

– Available with Cisco MSE Software Release 5.1.xxx or later

– Requires 5.1.xxx or later on WCS

– Requires 4.2.xxx (xxx>112) or 5.0.xxx (xxx>148) on WLC

• Cisco Adaptive Wireless IPS Software

– Available with Cisco MSE Software Release 5.2.xxx or later. Currently operates on an MSE 3310 only. MSE 3350 support will be added in the near future.

– Requires 5.2.xxx or later on WCS

– Requires 5.2.xxx or later on WLC

– Release 5.2 and later wireless IPS functionality requires monitor mode ( that is, non-client-serving) access points

Cisco MSE Service Support

Will require Cisco SMARTnet for hardware service coverage and Cisco Software Application Support with Upgrade (SASU) contracts for software support.

Customers have to sign up separately for support from AeroScout for Context-Aware software for tags.

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