Flexible Software Licensing - Keysight Technologies S8780A Getting Started Manual

Operating Tasks
Managing Licenses

Flexible Software Licensing

Keysight offers a variety of flexible licensing options to fit your needs and
budget. You have two or more options to choose from for the license term,
license type, and KeysightCare software support subscription.
License Terms
— Perpetual:
— Time-based:
License Types
— Node-locked:
— Transportable:
— USB Portable:
— Floating (single site):
KeysightCare Software Support Subscriptions
— Perpetual licenses are sold with a 12 (default), 24, 36, or 60-month software
— Time-based licenses include a software support subscription through the
See also:
page 95
For More information
On licensing in general:
www.keysight.com/find/licensingwww.keysight.com/find/licensing
On upgrading software:
www.keysight.com/find/upgrade_to_software_support
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License can be used indefinitely.
License can be used through the term of the license only (6, 12, 24, or 36
months).
License can be used on one specified instrument/computer.
License can be used on one instrument/computer at a time but may be
transferred to another using Keysight Software Manager (internet
connection required).
License can be used on one instrument/computer at a time but may be
transferred to another using a certified USB dongle (available for additional
purchase with Keysight part number E8900-D10).
Networked instruments/computers can access a license from a server one
at a time. Multiple licenses can be purchased for concurrent usage.
support subscription. Support subscriptions can be renewed for a fee after
that.
term of the license.
"Licensing New Application Software - After Initial Purchase" on
and "Transporting a License Between Test Sets" on page 97.
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