System Software Licensing

The System Software License is based on a combination of the chassis serial number and the System Software release number. For example, the System Software License for 8.2 is valid for releases 8.2.0, 8.2.1, and 8.2.2. For release 8.3.x, you must download a new license.

System Software Licensing is an evolution from existing Cantata licensing models. Cantata already licenses software functions, such as SIP, SS7 User Parts, and Call Agent Mode. Cantata’s licensing has always provided flexibility by allowing you to pay for only as much capacity as you currently need (such as SS7 links, T1/E1 Spans) with the ability to buy more capacity as your needs grow.

The System Software License applies to your base System Software load and to System Software upgrades.

Use this message to download the encrypted System Software Key. The new Key Type, Enable System Software (0x303E), is provided in the Product License ICB (0x24).

Use this message to query the installed System Software Key. The Key Type, Enable System Software (0x303E) appears in the Key Type field of the Response to this message.

Once the System Software is downloaded, the Poll message indicates to the host that the Matrix Controller card has a software load and is ready for configuration. The host then sends the System Software License.

If no license or an invalid license has been downloaded before configuration, the following Response Status Values appear in the responses to the Product License Download message (0x0079) or Product License Query message (0x007A):

This messages has new logic to check that the System Software Key has been sent to the CSP. If a valid System Software Key has not been sent, the message is NACKed with the following Response Status Value:

Session-Initiation Protocol. A signaling protocol used for establishing sessions in an IP network. A session could be a simple, two-way telephone call, or it could be a collaborative multi-media conference session.

See Signaling System Number Seven.

Digital communications link - voice, data, and video at a 1.544 Mbps rate (24 64 Kbps channels)

A digital communications link - voice, data, and video at a 2.048 Mbps rate; 30B/2D or 31B/1D (ISDN); non-North American version of T1.

See Information Control Block.

Range of channels provided by T1 or E1 transmission service. A physical span is a group of channels taking up a single physical wire. A logical span is a group of channels taking up less than a single logical wire, or carried over more than one physical wire.