Contents

Introduction

Prerequisites

Requirements

Components Used

Background Information

Expressway and VCS License Information

Expressway License Types

VCS License Types

Related Information

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:

- Expressway

- VCS

Components Used

- 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.

PID

Description

Where to Apply

LIC-SW-EXP-K9

Release key for Expressway – This is the main release key for the VM

Both

LIC-EXP-SERIES

Enable Expressway Series Feature Set – Turns a VCS Series into an Expressway Series

Both

LIC-EXP-MSFT

Microsoft Interoperability Option – For LYNC integration

Exp-C

LIC-EXP-GW

Enable GW Feature (H323-SIP) – For H323-SIP interworking

Exp-C

LIC-EXP-RMS

Expressway Rich Media Session – For specific calls like B2B and  LYNC integration

Exp-E for B2B and Jabber Guest

Exp-C for interoperability gateway

LIC-EXP-TURN

Enable TURN Relay Option – For enabling TURN feature which is used for Jabber Guest

Exp-E only

LIC-EXP-AN

Enable Advanced Networking Option – Enable Dual-NIC and Static NAT address

Exp-E only

LIC-EXP-E

Enable Expressway-E Feature Set – Turns an Expressway-Core into an Expressway-Edge

Exp-E only

LIC-EXP-ROOM/DSK

Enable the registration of Room/Desk endpoints to the Expressway-C. Remote devices are proxied to Expressway-C by Expressway-E.

Exp-C only

VCS License Types

This table shows the types and where to apply licenses to the VCS Series devices.

PID

Description

Where to Apply

LIC-SW-VMVCS-K9

Release key for VCS – This is the main release key for the VM

Both

LIC-EXP-MSFT

Microsoft Interoperability Option – For LYNC integration

VCS-C

LIC-EXP-GW

Enable GW Feature (H323-SIP) – For H323-SIP interworking

VCS-C

LIC-VCS-FINDME/DEVPROV

Enable FindMe and Device Provisioning features with TMS

VCS-C

LIC-VCSE-n

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.

Both

LIC-VCS-n

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.

Both

LIC-EXP-TURN

Enable TURN Relay Option – For enabling TURN feature which is used for Jabber Guest

VCS-E only

LIC-EXP-AN

Enable Advanced Networking Option – Enable Dual-NIC and Static NAT address

VCS-E only

LIC-EXP-E

Enable Expressway-E Feature Set – Turns an Expressway-Core into an Expressway-Edge

VCS-E only

Related Information

- Install a VCS Option Key via the Web Interface and CLI Configuration Example

- Install an Expressway Series Option Key via the Web Interface and CLI Configuration Example

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