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Keysight Software Licensing Options Provide Flexibility and Support
Projects ramp up and down, teams grow and shrink, and projects move location. In such a dynamic environment, you need flexible
licensing options that allow you to balance your project’s requirements. Whether your software will be a staple for years to come or
you have a short-term need for a leading-edge measurement application, Keysight’s licensing puts you in charge.
Choose your term. Choose your type. Keep control of your budget.
– Select a node-locked, transportable, USB portable or floating license type, depending on how much flexibility you need.
– Select a time-based or perpetual license term, depending on how long you need to use the software.
– Each license is sold with a KeysightCare software support subscription which provides technical support with ensured response
time, proactive software updates, enhancements and fixes.
Choose a license term and type that best suits your requirements from the table below.
Table 1. License term
License Term Options
Perpetual Perpetual licenses can be used indefinitely.
Time-based Time-based licenses can be used through the term of the license (6, 12, 24, or 36 months).
Table 2. License type
License Type Descriptions
Node locked License can be used on one specified instrument/computer.
Transportable License can be used on one instrument/computer at a time but may be transferred to another using Keysight
Software Manager (internet connection required).
USB portable License can be used on one instrument/computer at a time but can be transferred to another using a certified USB
dongle (available for additional purchase, Keysight part number E8900-D10).
Floating (single site) Networked instruments/computers can access a license from a server one at a time. Multiple licenses may be
purchased for concurrent usage.
KeysightCare Software Support Subscription provides peace of mind amid evolving technologies.
– Ensure your software is always current with the latest enhancements and measurement standards.
– Gain additional insight into your measurement problems with live access to our team of technical experts.
– Stay on schedule with fast turnaround times and priority escalations when you need support.
Table 3. KeysightCare software support subscription
Subscription Descriptions
KeysightCare software support
subscription
Perpetual licenses are sold with a 12 (default), 24, 36, or 60-month software support subscription. Support
subscriptions may be renewed for a fee after that.
Time-based licenses include a software support subscription through the term of the license.