Introduction
This document describes each license type for Expressway/Video Communication Server (VCS) and where to apply them.
Prerequisites
Requirements
Cisco recommends that you have knowledge of these topics:
Components Used
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VCS and Expressway X8.10
- Video Communication Server Control (VCS-C) and Expressway-C (Exp-C)
- Video Communication Server Expressway (VCS-E) and Expressway-E (Exp-E)
The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of the devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, ensure that you understand the potential impact of any command.
Background Information
Expressway and VCS License Information
For a list of all of the keys and which server type they are valid on, refer to the Product Identifiers and Corresponding Keys section within the admin guide. For call types, refer to the Call Types and Licensing (VCS X8.10) and Call Types and Licensing (Expressway X8.10).
Expressway License Types
This table shows the types and where to apply licenses to the Expressway Series devices.
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PID
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Description
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Where to Apply
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LIC-SW-EXP-K9
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Release key for Expressway – This is the main release key for the VM
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Both
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LIC-EXP-SERIES
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Enable Expressway Series Feature Set – Turns a VCS Series into an Expressway Series
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Both
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LIC-EXP-MSFT
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Microsoft Interoperability Option – For LYNC integration
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Exp-C
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LIC-EXP-GW
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Enable GW Feature (H323-SIP) – For H323-SIP interworking
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Exp-C
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LIC-EXP-RMS
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Expressway Rich Media Session – For specific calls like B2B and LYNC integration
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Exp-E for B2B and Jabber Guest
Exp-C for interoperability gateway
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LIC-EXP-TURN
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Enable TURN Relay Option – For enabling TURN feature which is used for Jabber Guest
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Exp-E only
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LIC-EXP-AN
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Enable Advanced Networking Option – Enable Dual-NIC and Static NAT address
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Exp-E only
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LIC-EXP-E
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Enable Expressway-E Feature Set – Turns an Expressway-Core into an Expressway-Edge
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Exp-E only
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LIC-EXP-ROOM/DSK
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Enable the registration of Room/Desk endpoints to the Expressway-C. Remote devices are proxied to Expressway-C by Expressway-E.
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Exp-C only
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VCS License Types
This table shows the types and where to apply licenses to the VCS Series devices.
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PID
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Description
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Where to Apply
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LIC-SW-VMVCS-K9
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Release key for VCS – This is the main release key for the VM
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Both
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LIC-EXP-MSFT
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Microsoft Interoperability Option – For LYNC integration
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VCS-C
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LIC-EXP-GW
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Enable GW Feature (H323-SIP) – For H323-SIP interworking
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VCS-C
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LIC-VCS-FINDME/DEVPROV
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Enable FindMe and Device Provisioning features with TMS
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VCS-C
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LIC-VCSE-n
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VCS Traversal call license – For calls where the VCS not only handle signaling but must also handles/traverses media. Cluster pool licenses, but VCS-C/E do not share. Can be used for Non-Traversal call if no licenses exist.
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Both
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LIC-VCS-n
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VCS Non-Traversal call license – For calls where the VCS only handles signaling as well as Microsoft interop. Cluster pool licenses, but VCS-C/E do not share.
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Both
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LIC-EXP-TURN
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Enable TURN Relay Option – For enabling TURN feature which is used for Jabber Guest
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VCS-E only
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LIC-EXP-AN
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Enable Advanced Networking Option – Enable Dual-NIC and Static NAT address
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VCS-E only
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LIC-EXP-E
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Enable Expressway-E Feature Set – Turns an Expressway-Core into an Expressway-Edge
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VCS-E only
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