About Device Series and Device Models
To understand the basic concepts of using FlexNet Embedded licensing in FlexNet Operations, use the following example use case where Acme Networks, Inc. is a manufacturer that has created a series of VPN devices that includes three device models.
Device Series and Device Models
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Device Series—A collection of device models that are physically identical but upgradable in the field through license changes and additional capabilities. In the figure, above, VPN 5000 is an example of a device series. |
A device series sets the maximum limits for device capabilities and capacities. In this example, all device models within the VPN 5000 device series can have
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No more than 10,000 simultaneous users |
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No more than 100 Mbps of throughput |
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Redundancy enabled or disabled |
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Device Model—A basic model for a device that manufacturers use to create a pre-installed license. A pre-installed license defines a set of capabilities within the maximum limits for the device series. The device model with that particular pre-installed license represents a purchasable configuration for a device. In the figure, above, VPN 5005, VPN 5020, and VPN 5050 are all device models and part of the VPN 5000 device series. They each define and represent a different set of basic capabilities. |
In this example, the VPN 5050 device model includes
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5,000 simultaneous users |
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Additional Product—A product you create to represent a license change that grants additional capabilities for a device. In this example, an additional product might include 1,000 simultaneous users and 10 Mbps of throughput. |
See Also
Managing Device Series
Device Series Attributes
Managing Device Models
Device Model Attributes