2. System Administration
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The CLI commands to execute at the scheduled time. The command or list of commands can be
up to 1024 characters in length. For example, this command saves the running configuration to a
file named 'myconfig': show running-config | save myconfig
Do not use interactive commands or commands that require a manual response or confirmation.
2.8. The Featurekey
2.8.1. Overview
Some ROX™ software features are only available by purchasing an appropriate feature level. Consult
the product datasheet for available feature levels and the specific capabilities they enable.
When specifying a feature level at the time of ordering, the featurekey is entered into the electronic
signature on the device . The featurekey is independent of the compact flash card and is retained by
the device should the card be replaced.
2.8.2. Upgrading Feature Levels in the field
Feature levels can be purchased and upgraded in the field with a file-based featurekey. To update your
featurekey, contact your RuggedCom sales representative. For RX15xx products, you need to provide
the serial number for the unit you are upgrading. The upgraded featurekey is licensed for the serial
number you provide. For instructions on how to view your serial numbers, see Section 2.8.4, “Viewing
RuggedCom Serial Numbers”.
To install the featurekey file, use the Install Files form found under that admin menu. You can also use
the file scp-featurekey-from-url command from the ROX™ Command Line Interface. For instructions
on how to upload the featurekey file, see Section 2.8.5, “Uploading a Featurekey”.
The upgraded featurekey resides on the device’s compact flash card. ROX™ evaluates both the device
featurekey and the file-based featurekey, and then enables the most capable feature level described
by the keys.
When using file-based featurekeys, the feature level follows the compact flash card. Moving the compact
flash card to another device moves the feature level to the new device. If you want the upgraded feature
level to be tied to a specific device, contact your RuggedCom sales representative to arrange for an
RMA (Return to Manufacturer Authorization) to have the featurekey programmed into the device.
2.8.3. When a File-based featurekey does not Match the Hardware
In rare circumstances, you may need to remove the compact flash card from one device and transfer
it to another device. For example: you may have a backup device to replace a malfunctioning unit, and
you choose to use the upgrade featurekey on the malfunctioning unit’s compact flash card to retain your
configuration in the backup unit.
The file-based featurekey on the compact flash card is licensed for a particular unit, but can be
transferred to another unit to ensure continuity of service. When you transfer the file-based featurekey
from its licensed unit to another unit for which it is not licensed, the device behaves in the following
manner:
1. The device enables the higher feature level found on the compact flash card.
2. The device raises a non-clearable alarm, indicating a hardware mismatch with the featurekey.
3. The alarm trips the fail-safe relay and turns on the main alarm LED.
To acknowledge the alarm and resolve the issue, follow these steps:
1. Acknowledge the alarm. (For instructions on acknowledging alarms , see Chapter 6, Alarms.)
2. Contact a Ruggedcom sales representative and order a featurekey matching the serial numbers
of the hardware you are using.
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