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In this book
This book documents how to install the Agilent 89600 Software (Agilent 89600 VSA and 89600 WLA software), Installing Licenses, Configuring Measurement Platform Hardware, and setting up a Floating license server.
The basic steps to install the Agilent 89600 VSA software are: 1. "Setting Up Hardware" on page 11
The "Setting Up Hardware" chapter provides PC system requirements and instrument interface requirements. If you are installing the VSA software in an instrument and will not be connecting to external hardware, you can skip this chapter.
2. "Installing 89600 Software" on page 17
This chapter provides procedures for installing the 89600 VSA software in a PC, an Agilent X-Series Signal Analyzer, an Agilent Infiniium XP Scope, and an Agilent Logic Analyzer.
3. "Installing Licenses" on page 29
This chapter provides procedures for installing trial, and Transportable licenses. Floating license installations are covered in"Floating License Installation" on page 46
4. "Floating License Installation" on page 43
This procedure installs the Agilent 89600 VSA software Floating License System which includes the License Server and Client setup and
configuration.
5. "Advanced Floating License Topics" on page 1
This procedure installs the Agilent 89600 VSA software Floating License System which includes the License Server and Client setup and
configuration.
6. "Configuring IO Interfaces" on page 59
This chapter provides instructions for configuring your computer to
communicate with instruments via IEEE-1394, LAN, USB/GPIB, USB, or GPIB interfaces. If your instrument is one of the following, skip this chapter and follow the instructions specific for your instrument.
7. "Configuring Infiniium Windows XP Scopes" on page 75
8. "Configuring Agilent N7109A" on page 87
This chapter includes networking information for configuring the Agilent N7109A Multi-Channel Signal Analysis System.
9. "Configuring Logic Analyzers" on page 103
This chapter includes information related to the Agilent 89600 VSA's link to selected Agilent Logic Analyzers. This capability is available with 89600 VSA software.
10. "Troubleshooting" on page 113
This chapter provides troubleshooting information to solve various configuration and licensing issues.
This book does not contain operating information. All operating information is contained in the 89600 online help.
Other documentation
In addition to the Installation Guide (this book), the following documentation also comes with your software:
l 89600 Online Help is available after you install the software on your
computer. The help includes reference information and tutorials on making several kinds of measurements.
l An online version of this Installation Guide (InstallationGuide.pdf) is available atC:\Program Files\Agilent\89600 VSA xx.y\89601B VSA\Help(where xx.yis the VSA version number) after you install the software on your computer.
l The complete documentation (PDF files) for the Agilent IO libraries is located
in C:\Program Files\Agilent\IO Libraries Suite\Manuals (if you
install the IO libraries).
l Technical Specifications are available from the 89600 web page:
http://www.agilent.com/find/89601B.
Independent operation of the Agilent 89605, 89606, E2730, and E2731 modules is not supported at this time.
To read the PDF files, you must have Acrobat® Reader installed on your computer. You can install this application from the 89600 Installation DVD.
Contents
1 Setting Up Hardware
11
Introduction 12
System Requirements 13
Required Instrument Interfaces 14 Installing Interface Cards in the PC 15 Configuring the Interface in Your Instruments 15 Connecting Instruments to Your PC 15
2 Installing 89600 Software
17
Agilent 89600 VSA Software 18
Installation Overview 18
Installing 89600 Software in a PC 19 Adding Hardware Support 20 Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent X-Series Signal Analyzer 22 Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent Infiniium XP Scope 24 Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent Logic Analyzer 26
3 Installing Licenses
29
License Overview 30
Trial License 32
Obtaining a Trial License 32 Installing a Trial License 33
Transportable License 34
Redeeming a Transportable License 34 Installing a Transportable License 36 Transporting a Transportable License 37 Both Source and Target Computers Connected to a LAN 37 Target Computer Not Connected to a LAN 38 Source Computer Not Connected to a LAN 39 Both Source and Target Computers Not Connected to a LAN 40
4 Floating License Installation
43
Overview 44
Agilent Floating License System Overview 44 Using Floating licenses 45
Redeeming Floating Licenses 47 Configure and Start the License Server 48 Upgrade License Server Installation 49 New License Server Installation 51 Adding Floating License Server Files 53 Client PC Floating license Installation and Setup 54 Using Agilent Floating Licenses 56 Floating and Transportable Licenses Functionality 56 Using the "Select License Options" Utility 56 Troubleshooting Floating Licenses 57
5 Configuring IO Interfaces
59
Introduction 60
Configuring the VXI interface 61 Configuring the LAN interface 63 Instrument IP Address for a Local Area Network Configuration 63 Instrument IP Address for a Crossover Cable Configuration 64 Configuring the USB/GPIB Interface 69 Configuring the GPIB Interface 71 Configuring the USB Interface 73
6 Configuring Infiniium Windows XP Scopes
75
Introduction 76
Configuring Windows XP Infiniium Networking for Non-DHCP Network 78 Configuring Windows XP Infiniium Networking for DHCP Network 79 Configuring Windows XP Infiniium Networking for Crossover Cable Network 80 Configuring PC Networking for Crossover Cable Configuration 81 Configuring PC Agilent IO Config for GPIB Connection 82 Configuring PC Agilent IO Config for LAN Connection 83 Configuring the USB/GPIB Interface 85
7 Configuring Agilent N7109A
87
Introduction 88
Software Configuration with Agilent N7109A 89 Connect Instruments to VSA Software 90 Connect to an Instrument on a DHCP Network 90 Using Diagnostics & Configuration to Connect, Find, and Identify 92 Connecting to Instruments (Connect) 94
Status Tab 95
Hardware Tab 95
System Tab 97
Configuring LAN Settings for a Selected Device 98
Troubleshooting 100
8 Configuring Logic Analyzers
103
Introduction 104
Configurations 105
16900 Series Logic Analyzers 105 1680 and 16800 Series Logic Analyzers 106 1690 Series Logic Analyzers 107 Connecting to a Network 109
89600 I/O Connections 111
Adding an Instrument 111
9 Troubleshooting
113
Troubleshooting a Licensing Problem 114 Troubleshooting a Lost Connection to the Network License Server 115 Troubleshooting a LAN Interface Problem 116 LAN Interface Problem With an Infiniium Oscilloscope 117 Troubleshooting Interference With Other Devices or Instruments 119 Troubleshooting the Display Driver 120
1 Setting Up Hardware
Software Installation GuideIntroduction
Introduction
This chapter provides PC system requirements and instrument interface requirements. If required, install interface cards, configure the instrument
interfaces, and connect the instruments to your PC. If you are installing the VSA software in an instrument and will not be connecting to external hardware, you can skip this chapter.
After your PC and instrument interfaces are set up, the basic steps to install and setup the 89600 VSA are:
1. Install the software
See "Installing 89600 Software" on page 17.
2. License the software
See "Installing Licenses" on page 29.
3. Configure IO interfaces
See "Configuring IO Interfaces" on page 59.
4. Calibrate the analyzer
Before making measurements, you should calibrate (or align) your measurement hardware to optimize measurement accuracy. Refer to the 89600 online help for details on calibration for your VSA configuration.
System Requirements
System Requirements
Be sure your desktop or laptop PC meets or exceeds the following minimum requirements, refer to the89600 VSA Software Requirements web page.
Characteristic Requirement
Operating system Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional SP3 (32 bit), or Ultimate; Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate (32 bit or 64 bit)
Virtual PC Running the 89600 VSA software in a virtual PC environment is not supported.
Multiple Cores Number of concurrent measurements + 1. Windows Experience
Index
Rating > 5.0
Hard disk 3 GB minimum available
Additional drives DVD to load the software; license transfer requires network access or a USB memory stick
Interface support LAN, GPIB, USB, or IEEE-1394 (only for VXI hardware only) Note: For VXI hardware and 64 bit Windows 7 operating system configurations, you must use Agilent IO Libraries version 16.1 or later. Browser Internet Explorer Version 7 or later.
Required Instrument Interfaces
Required Instrument Interfaces
Determine what kind of interface is required for your instruments using the following table. Note that you may need to install and configure more than one interface.
Measurement Hardware Computer Type Interface
VXI (Agilent 89610, 89611, 89640, 89641)
Laptop or desktop PC IEEE-1394 VXI to PC***
Agilent ESA Laptop or desktop PC GPIB, or USB/GPIB adapter
Agilent ESA-E Series Analyzer Laptop or desktop PC GPIB or USB/GPIB Agilent InfiniiVision 6000/7000 Series
Oscilloscope
Laptop or desktop PC LAN, GPIB, or USB/GPIB
Agilent Infiniium Oscilloscope Laptop or desktop PC or embedded Windows XP scope
LAN, GPIB, USB/GPIB, or internal
Agilent Logic Analyzer Laptop, desktop PC, or embedded PC
LAN, IEEE-1394 (only for 1690 Series), or internal Agilent X-Series Signal Analyzer Laptop, desktop PC, or
embedded PC
LAN or internal**
Agilent N4010 Wireless Connectivity Test Set
Laptop or desktop PC USB, LAN, GPIB, or USB/GPIB Agilent PSA (used as ADC)* Laptop or desktop PC LAN, GPIB, USB, or
USB/GPIB* Agilent N7100 Series Multi-Channel
Signal Analysis System (N7109A)
Laptop or desktop PC LAN
* To use GPIB with the PSA, your PSA firmware must be version A.4.0 or later. With earlier firmware versions, you must use the LAN connection. ** The Agilent X-Series Signal Analyzer embedded PC configuration (89600 analyzer running in the analyzer) only supports a LAN interface between the analyzer and an Agilent Source; GPIB is not supported.
*** For VXI hardware and 64 bit Windows 7 operating system
Required Instrument Interfaces
Installing Interface Cards in the PC
If the interface has not been installed in your PC, install the interface card, following the instructions that came with the card. If you need to install other interface cards, do not put the cover back on your PC until you have installed those cards.
For a National Instruments GPIB card, be sure to install the NI 488.2 software first, then reboot your PC and install the interface card.
If you control other GPIB instruments or devices from this PC, see"Troubleshooting Interference With Other Devices or Instruments " on page 119for information on excluding those devices from the 89600 identification process.
Configuring the Interface in Your Instruments
Configure the LAN, USB, and/or GPIB interface in the instruments you plan to connect to the PC, referring to the instrument's user's guide for documentation on configuring I/O. (Look in the instrument user guide index under "GPIB" or "I/O configuration.")
You probably can use the instrument default settings. Make sure that each instrument on the GPIB has a unique GPIB address; two instruments cannot use the same address.
Connecting Instruments to Your PC
Connect all instruments to the appropriate interface on your PC or to the LAN. Plug in and switch on all instruments and your PC (if they are not already on).
If your PC and instruments are connected to a building LAN, you may need to check with your network administrator to verify that the IP addresses for your PC and instruments satisfy requirements.
2 Installing 89600 Software
Software Installation GuideAgilent 89600 VSA Software
Agilent 89600 VSA Software
The 89600 VSA Software DVD includes software for the following applications:
l Agilent 89601B Vector Signal Analysis (VSA software)
l Agilent License Services
l 89601A-to-89601B License Migration Tool
Installation Overview
The 89600 VSA software can be installed in a PC or in certain instruments that have a Windows XP operating system. To install the software, use one of the following procedures:
l "Installing 89600 Software in a PC" on the facing page
l "Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent X-Series Signal Analyzer" on page 22 l "Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent Infiniium XP Scope" on page 24 l "Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent Logic Analyzer " on page 26
Installing 89600 Software in a PC
Installing 89600 Software in a PC
To install the Agilent 89600 VSA software in a PC:
1. Switch on the computer. If the computer is already on, close any applications you have open.
To install the Agilent 89600 VSA software, you must have administrator privileges on the computer you are installing the Agilent 89600 VSA software on.
2. Insert the Agilent 89600 VSA Software installation DVD.
3. If the installation utility does not start automatically, clickStart > Run, then type:
drive:\autoplay.exe
...wheredrive represents the drive containing the installation DVD. ClickOK.
4. When the Agilent 89600 Installation Manager window opens, please open and review the following sections of the Readme file (clickView Readme).
• Required Minimum License Version. • Installation Information.
Installing 89600 Software in a PC
5. After reviewing the Readme file, start the software installation, clickInstall 89600 VSA. Step through the InstallShield Wizard and stop at the "Select Products and Features" window.
6. Select the Products and Features you want to install, click Next and continue through the InstallShield Wizard to complete the installation.
7. After the 89600 software is installed, you will have the choice to install hardware support. If you do not choose to install hardware support at this time, all hardware support components are available for installation at a later time, see"Adding Hardware Support " below.
• Agilent IO Libraries: If you will be using connected hardware, install the Agilent IO Libraries.
8. The installation process preconfigures your system environment for the 89600 software applications. Some installations may required a system PC reboot. Click OKto reboot.
After rebooting you will need to be logged on with administrative privileges to complete the installation.
When installing from a remotely mounted DVD drive, the remote drive must be configured to reconnect at logon so that the installation files can be located after the reboot.
9. The 89600 software installation is complete and the software can be run. However, the software and options need to be licensed. To learn how to obtain a license, see "Installing Licenses" on page 29.
Adding Hardware Support
This procedure shows you how to install "add" connected Hardware support after the 89600 Software has been installed:
1. Switch on the computer. If the computer is already on, close any applications you have open.
To install the Agilent 89600 VSA software, you must have administrator privileges on the computer you are installing the Agilent 89600 VSA software on.
Installing 89600 Software in a PC
3. If the installation utility does not start automatically, clickStart > Run, and type:
drive:\autoplay.exe
...wheredrive represents the drive containing the installation DVD. ClickOK.
4. When the Agilent 89600 Installation Manager window opens, clickMore Installation Choices.
5. In the More Installation Choices window, click Hardware Support Menu.
6. The Hardware Support window will open. Select the components to add and continue through the InstallShield Wizard.
Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent X-Series Signal Analyzer
Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent X-Series Signal Analyzer
Verify that the Instrument software revision (Systemhardkey >Showsoftkey >
Systemsoftkey) is A.07.06 or greater.
If you have an Internet connection to the X-series analyzer, you can download the Agilent 89600 VSA software from the Agilent 89600 VSA software home page (www.agilent.com/find/89600).
You can also install the software from the Agilent 89600 Software installation DVD. Since Agilent X-Series Signal Analyzers do not have a DVD drive, you can use a USB Flash drive. The first step is to copy the contents of the Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD onto the USB Flash Drive. The Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD is not protected or encrypted. The copy will be identical to the original DVD.
This procedure assumes that a USB Flash Drive is being used. Other USB storage devices, such as a USB hard drive or USB DVD drive, could also be used.
To install the 89600 VSA software in an Agilent X-Series Signal Analyzer using a USB Flash drive:
1. Insert the Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD into a PC’s DVD drive. If the Agilent 89600 Installation Manager window opens, close the installer program (click Exit).
2. Insert a USB Flash Drive into a USB port on the same PC that the Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD is in.
3. Copy the contents of the Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD onto the USB Flash Drive.
4. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the analyzer.
To install the Agilent 89600 VSA software on the analyzer, you need to have administrator privileges. PressCtrl - Alt - Delete, then clickLog Off.... Log back in as the Administrator. The default password is agilent4u.
5. Insert the USB Flash Drive into an available USB port on the analyzer. 6. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the USB drive.
Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent X-Series Signal Analyzer
8. When the Agilent 89600 Installation Manager window opens, please read the Readme information.
9. After you read the Readme file, close it then clickInstall 89600 VSA. Continue through the InstallShield Wizard until you reach theSelect Products and Featureswindow.
10. Select the features you want to install, then continue through the InstallShield Wizard to complete the installation.
11. When the installation is complete, exit the Installation Manager.
12. Start the X-Series analyzer application: Double-click theLaunchXSA icon on the Windows desktop.
13. After the X-Series analyzer finishes booting up, start the Agilent 89600 VSA software (press theModehardkey then press the Moresoftkey until the 89601 VSAsoftkey appears. Press the89601 VSA softkey followed by theStart 89601B
softkey to launch the VSA software). Next the software and options need to be licensed. To learn how to obtain a license, see"Installing Licenses" on page 29.
Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent Infiniium XP Scope
Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent Infiniium XP Scope
Embedded operation with the 89600 is not recommended for the Infiniium 8000 and 80000 Series scopes.
Many Infiniium oscilloscopes provide an open Microsoft Windows XP Pro operating system that enables you to install other applications. You can install and operate the 89600 Vector Signal Analysis software on these scopes.
If you have an Internet connection to the Agilent Infiniium XP scope, you can download the Agilent 89600 VSA software from the Agilent 89600 VSA software home page (www.agilent.com/find/89600).
You can also install the software from the Agilent 89600 Software installation DVD. Since not all Agilent Infiniium XP scopes have a DVD drive, you can use a USB Flash drive. The first step is to copy the contents of the Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD onto the USB Flash Drive. The Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD is not protected or encrypted. The copy will be identical to the original DVD.
This procedure assumes that a USB Flash Drive is being used. Other USB storage devices, such as a USB hard drive or USB DVD drive, could also be used.
To install the 89601B VSA software in an XP scope:
1. Increase the scope's virtual memory to at least 1 GB as follows: a. Minimize the scope application.
b. Navigate to: Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools (double-click) > Computer Management (double-click) > Computer Management (Local) (right-click) > Properties > Advanced (tab)> Performance Settings (button) > Virtual Memory - Change (button) to display the Virtual Memory dialog screen. c. Set Initial Size (MB) and Maximum Size (MB) to 1000 MB (or more if you
have sufficient Space Available), then clickSet > OK > OK(reboot message)
> OK > OK.
d. When the System Settings Change dialog appears, click Yes to restart the computer.
2. Insert the Agilent 89600 VSA Software installation DVD into the scope's DVD drive. If your scope does not have a DVD drive, use the following procedure:
a. Insert the Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD into a PC’s DVD drive. If the Agilent 89600 Installation Manager window opens, close the installer
Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent Infiniium XP Scope
program (click Exit).
b. Insert a USB Flash Drive into a USB port on the same PC that the Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD is in.
c. Copy the contents of the Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD onto the USB Flash Drive.
d. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the scope.
To install the Agilent 89600 VSA software on the scope, you need to have administrator privileges. PressCtrl - Alt - Delete, then clickLog Off.... Log back in as the Administrator.
e. Insert the USB Flash Drive into an available USB port.
f. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the USB drive.
g. Double-clickautoplay.EXE to bring up the Agilent 89600 Installation Manager.
3. When the Agilent 89600 Installation Manager window opens, please read the Readme information.
4. After you read the Readme file, close it then clickInstall 89600 VSA. Continue through the InstallShield Wizard until you reach theSelect Products and Featureswindow.
5. Select the features you want to install, then continue through the InstallShield Wizard to complete the installation.
6. When the installation is complete, exit the Installation Manager.
7. Start the 89600 VSA. Click Start > (All) Programs > Agilent 89600 VSAxx.y> Vector Signal Analysis.
...wherexx.yis the VSA version number.
Next he software and options need to be licensed. To learn how to obtain a license, see"Installing Licenses" on page 29.
Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent Logic Analyzer
Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent Logic Analyzer
The first step is to decide where you want to install the 89600 VSA software. For information on logic analyzer configurations, see"Configurations " on page 105. If you have an Internet connection to the logic analyzer, you can download the Agilent 89600 VSA software from the Agilent 89600 VSA software home page (www.agilent.com/find/89600).
You can also install the software from the Agilent 89600 Software installation DVD. Since not all Agilent logic analyzers have a DVD drive, you can use a USB Flash drive. The first step is to copy the contents of the Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD onto the USB Flash Drive. The Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD is not protected or encrypted. The copy will be identical to the original DVD.
This procedure assumes that a USB Flash Drive is being used. Other USB storage devices, such as a USB hard drive or USB DVD drive, could also be used.
To install the 89601B VSA software in a logic analyzer:
1. Insert the Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD into the logic analyzer's DVD drive. If your logic analyzer does not have a DVD drive, use the following procedure:
a. Insert the Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD into a PC’s DVD drive. If the Agilent 89600 Installation Manager window opens, close the installer program (click Exit).
b. Insert a USB Flash Drive into a USB port on the same PC that the Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD is in.
c. Copy the contents of the Agilent 89600 VSA Software DVD onto the USB Flash Drive.
d. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the analyzer.
To install the Agilent 89600 VSA software on the logic analyzer, you need to log on with administrator privileges.
e. Insert the USB Flash Drive into an available USB port on the analyzer.
f. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the USB drive.
g. Double-clickautoplay.EXE to bring up the Agilent 89600 Installation Manager.
Installing 89600 Software in an Agilent Logic Analyzer
2. When the Agilent 89600 Installation Manager window opens, please read the Readme information.
3. After you read the Readme file, close it then clickInstall 89600 VSA. Continue through the InstallShield Wizard until you reach theSelect Products and Featureswindow.
4. Select the features you want to install, then continue through the InstallShield Wizard to complete the installation.
5. When the installation is complete, exit the Installation Manager.
When installing the 89600 VSA in a logic analyzer mainframe,Hardware supportis disabled. This prevents using disk space for unnecessary
components that are not needed when the 89600 VSA software is installed in a logic analyzer.
6. Start the 89600 VSA. Click Start > (All) Programs > Agilent 89600 VSAxx.y> Vector Signal Analysis....where xx.yis the VSA version number.
Next he software and options need to be licensed. To learn how to obtain a license, see"Installing Licenses" on page 29.
3 Installing Licenses
Software Installation GuideLicense Overview
License Overview
There are four types of licenses: Demo, Trial, Transportable, and Floating.
l Demo:
The Demo license is automatically installed when the VSA software is installed. When you use the Demo license, the VSA will accept signals only from the simulated input or from the example time capture signals
(recordings) provided with the product. Example signal files are located in the following directory:
C:\Program Files\Agilent\89600 Software xx.y\89600 VSA Soft-ware\Help\Signals
...where xx.yis the VSA version number.
When you are using a Demo license, the trace shows a "Demo License, Limited Functionality" message:
If you have an option 200 license installed and only the Demo license is being used, see"Troubleshooting a Licensing Problem" on page 114.
l Trial:
The Trial license enables all software options for 14 days. This license provides the time for you to operate the software while you obtain and install your Transportable or Floating license. It also allows users who have not purchased the software to try the VSA for 14 days. For a Trial license, perform the steps in "Trial License" on page 32.
l Transportable:
License Overview
computer that runs the 89600 VSA software. However, the license can be moved from one computer to another. For a Transportable license, perform the steps in" Transportable License" on page 34.
l Floating or Network:
Floating licenses provide the ability to use the same license on different PCs. This is in contrast to the Transportable license that enables a license on only one PC.
Also called a concurrent license, floating license limits the concurrent usage of a product license in a network. The licenses are bound to the host ID of the license server, but any client computer running the 89600 VSA software with network access to the server can use the license as long as the number of concurrent users does not exceed the number of granted licenses.
Floating licenses require a PC running the license server that manages license allocation to client PCs that run the 89600 VSA software. To install, setup, and configure a Floating License Server and Client computer, go to the following chapter:
Trial License
Trial License
This section documents installing and setting up a Trial license for your 89600 VSA. The Trial License enables you to start using the VSA software immediately while you obtain a Transportable license or Floating license. During the 14 day Trial period, all software options are enabled, so even if you have already purchased the VSA, you can try out software options you did not purchase. When the 14 day Trial expires, the 89600 VSA will revert back to the Demo license or prior installed Transportable license or Floating license.
You will only be granted one Trial license per license Host ID.
Obtaining a Trial License
To obtain a Trial license, follow these steps:
1. Obtain the license Host ID (Model Number, Serial Number) for the VSA software installation PC or instrument.
a. Click Start > (All) Programs > Agilent License Manager > Agilent License Manager.
b. The license Host ID (Model Number, Serial Number) is required to obtain a License. You will copy and paste the Host ID into the Agilent License web site form. Proceed to the next step.
On an instrument, the Host IDs consist of an Agilent instrument model number and serial number. On a PC, the default model number is PCSERNO.
2. Go to the Agilent 89601B VSA website athttp://www.agilent.com/find/89601B, select the Software Trials & Licensestab, then follow the instructions to obtain a Trial license.
l You will need to provide contact information.
l The requested Host ID is the Agilent License Manager in step 1. If you are accessing the website from the same computer that the VSA software is installed, you can simply copy and paste the Host ID into the website form.
Trial License
3. After you finish using the Agilent website, check your email from Agilent containing your license file, then proceed to the"Installing a Trial License " belowprocedure to complete the installation.
Installing a Trial License
When you receive the Agilent email containing your license file, follow these steps to install it:
1. Place the license file either on a network-connected drive or on a drive that is directly connected to the computer.
2. Start the Agilent License Manager by clicking Utilities > Licenses > Status > Agilent License Manageror double clicking on the Agilent License Notifier icon
in your Windows notification area.
3. In Agilent License Manager, clickFile > Install.
4. An Install License File(s) window appears. In this window, browse to the location where you saved the license file. Select the license file, and then click theOpen button.
The license is automatically installed (from the previously selected license file) and now shows in the Tree View as an installed license underlocalhost(your computer). Note that the install operation takes some time to complete (up to 30–40 seconds).
For details on other ways to install licenses, see Installing Licenses in the Agilent License Manager Help (click Help > Agilent License Manager Help from within the Agilent License Manager utility or clickStart > (All) Programs > Agilent License Manager > Agilent License Manager Help).
Transportable License
Transportable License
This section documents installing and setting up a Transportable
(PC/Instrument) license for your 89600 VSA software. The Transportable license enables the software and options that you purchased. The license must be installed on the same computer that runs the 89600 VSA software. However, the license can be transferred from one computer to another computer (uses the Agilent License Manager communicating with the Agilent Software Manager website).
Basic Steps required to install and activate a Transportable license: 1. Purchase a VSA Software Transportable License.
2. Receive a Software License Entitlement Certificate.
After purchasing a Transportable License, you will receive a Software License Entitlement Certificate.
3. Redeem the License
The "Software License Entitlement Certificate" provides instructions to redeem your license. Obtain your PC Host Name and Host ID (Model Number, Serial Number) by running the Agilent License Manager (Start, Programs, Agilent, Agilent License Manager). Go to theAgilent Software Manager
website.
4. Install the License file.
After providing the required information, a License file (*.lic) will be emailed to you. You then install the license file on the same computer that runs the 89600 VSA software (see "Installing a Trial License " on previous page). 5. Activate the License.
After installing the license, you need to restart the VSA software to activate the license.
The term PC refers to any computer or instrument (such as analyzers and oscilloscopes) running the 89600 VSA software.
Redeeming a Transportable License
After purchasing a Transportable License, you will receive a Software License Entitlement Certificate. You will need information from the certificate to redeem and activate a license. To redeem a license, follow these steps:
Transportable License
1. Collect the Software License Entitlement Certificates for the 89600 VSA software and each software option that you purchased. The Software License Entitlement Certificates are either emailed to you and/or included with the 89600 VSA Software Installation Materials envelope (printed on gray
parchment).
Note: The Software License Entitlement Certificate also includes instructions to redeem your licenses.
2. Find the HostID: The license Host ID (Model Number, Serial Number) is used in the Agilent Software Manager website to redeem your license. The Host ID (Model Number, Serial Number) for the computer that has the VSA software installed.
a. Open the Agilent License Manager to find the HostID:
Click Start > (All) Programs > Agilent License Manager > Agilent License Manager.
On an instrument, the Host IDs consist of an Agilent instrument model number and serial number. On a PC, the default model number is PCSERNO.
3. Redeem your licenses: Go to the Agilent Software Manager website at
http://www.agilent.com/find/softwaremanagerand follow the instructions to register and assign your licenses.
a. Login and Register to the Agilent Software Manager website: If you have not registered, you will need to register using your email address and a password. Remember your password as you will need to go back to this website to manage your licenses. For example, to restore your license if your hard drive crashes.
b. Set up your Agilent license Profile: After logging in, go to the Licenses page and click "Get more licenses". Click Continue, then add the
certificate to your profile. You will need to provide your Order Number and Certificate Number located at the top of the certificate.
c. Assign licenses: Click "Add to My Profile" and follow prompts and stop at the Assign licenses to Host page. Follow prompts to select the Host ID and assigned options.
Transportable License
d. Activate SW Update Service: If your order includes 89601B-200 you will also be activating your Update Service subscription at this website.
4. Install License File(s): After you finished the "Requested Licenses" step, you have completed the redeeming license process. Next you will install the license (*.lic) file(s) on your PC. Check your email for the license file(s) and then install the license file(s) on the PC, go to "Installing a Trial License " on page 33.
Installing a Transportable License
Installing the license file(s) is the last step necessary to license the 89600 VSA software. After completing the ""Obtaining a Trial License " on page 32" process, you will receive an Agilent email containing your license file(s) for the redeemed Entitlement Certificates, follow these steps to install the license files(s) on the PC:
1. Copy the email attachment "License file(s)" to a temporary folder on your PC, connected hard drive, or USB storage device.
2. Start the Agilent License Manager: click Utilities > Licenses > Status > Agilent License Manager or double clicking the Agilent License Notifier icon . 3. In Agilent License Manager, clickFile > Install, browse to the location where
you saved the license file, select the license file, and click theOpen button, or alternatively you can drag-and-drop the license file on the Agilent License Manager "License Features" window.
The license is automatically installed and listed in the Agilent License Manager window -localhost node.
The install operation can take up to 30–40 seconds to complete.
4. After installing the license file(s), verify that the Options are licensed for use by the Agilent VSA software. Start the Agilent 89600 VSA Software, open the VSA "Licenses Options" dialog (click Utilities > Licenses > Options) and verify the options are correctly licensed ("Yes" in the On column).
5.
Options
On Col License Status
Yes Option is licensed for use.
-- Dash indicates that the license option has not been selected for use by the VSA. To include an option, open the "Select License
Transportable License
Options
On Col License Status
Options" system utility and select (check) the options that you want to include in the VSA measurement capability (click Start > Agilent 89600 VSA software > System Utility > Select License Options). The VSA must be closed and restarted to incorporate the changes.
No Option is not licensed for use. See Also
For details on other ways to install licenses, see Installing Licenses in the Agilent License Manager Help (click Help > Agilent License Manager Help from within the Agilent License Manager utility or clickStart > (All) Programs > Agilent License Manager > Agilent License Manager Help).
Transporting a Transportable License
The Transportable license is a Transportable license that can be moved from one computer to another.
An internet browser must be able to connect to the Agilent Software Manager website to transport a license. This connection takes a small, but noticeable, amount of time (up to 60–90 seconds) to complete a license transport operation. Choose one of the following procedures based on your network configuration to transport a Transportable license:
l Both Source and Target Computers Connected to a LAN l Target Computer Not Connected to a LAN
l Source Computer Not Connected to a LAN
l Both Source Computer and Target Computer Not Connected to a LAN
Both Source and Target Computers Connected to a LAN
To transport a license from one computer to another when both the source computer and the target computer are connected to a LAN, you can easily transport a Transportable license in either of the following ways. (Note that these methods assume that both the source computer and target computer are connected (useFile > Connect) in the Agilent License Manager and visible in the
Transportable License
l In the Agilent License Manager's Tree View, select a license or product (to transport all licenses for the product) on the source computer and drag it to the target computer’s IP address/hostname node. The licenses are
automatically transported from the source computer to the target computer.
Or:
l In the Tree View, select a license or product (to transport all licenses for the product), then click File > Transport. This opens theTransport one or more licensesdialog box. Select the target host name from the drop down box and click the Transport button. The licenses are automatically transported from the source computer to the target computer.
Target Computer Not Connected to a LAN
If the target computer is not connected to a LAN, the transport operation is more difficult than if all computers have network connectivity. Follow this procedure to transport a license when the target computer is not connected to a LAN or if you are not able to connect to it using the Agilent License Manager. (Note that this procedure assumes that the source computer has an internet connection.) 1. On the source computer, clickStart > (All) Programs > Agilent License Manager >
Agilent License Manager.
2. In the Tree View, select a license or product (to transport all licenses for the product). Click File > Transport. This open theTransport one or more licenses
dialog box.
3. Since the target computer is off line, keep the Destination Host as <offline>. Click the Transportbutton. You will be asked to verify the transport. Click the
Yes button.
4. This opens a Transportation Confirmationscreen indicating that the license was deleted from the localhost and shows the confirmation code. This
confirmation screen also specifies a path and the URL file so that you can rehost the license at a later time. Click the Explore button to view the file, otherwise, click theOk button to return to the main display.
5. From the Agilent License Manager, clickTools > Explore Transport Confirmation URLs. This opens the folder where all of the Transport Confirmation file were saved.
Transportable License
6. Double-click the .urlTransport Confirmation file for the license you want to rehost. This opens the Agilent Software Manager website, which enables you to acquire a transported license that is node-locked to the target computer. 7. On the Agilent Software Manager website, type the target computer's Host ID
(model number, serial number), and then click theSubmitbutton.
8. The Agilent Software Manager website displays a link for the license. On the license link, right-click the link and selectSave Target As.
9. On the source computer, save the license file.
10. On the source computer, connect an external, portable mass storage device— such as: a USB Flash Drive, an external hard drive, or a writable CD/DVD.
11. On the source computer, copy the license file to the portable mass storage device.
12. Disconnect the portable mass storage device from the source computer and connect it to the target computer.
13. On the target computer, click Start > (All) Programs > Agilent License Manager > Agilent License Manager.
14. On the target computer, open Windows Explorer, locate the .lic license file saved on the connected portable storage device, and then drag the license file into the Tree view.
Source Computer Not Connected to a LAN
If the source computer is not connected to a LAN, the transport operation is more difficult than if all computers have network connectivity. Follow this procedure to transport a license when the source computer is not connected to a LAN. (Note that this procedure assumes that the target computer has an internet connection.)
1. On the source computer, click Start > (All) Programs > Agilent License Manager > Agilent License Manager.
2. In the Tree View, select a license or product (to transport all licenses for the product). ClickFile > Transport. This open the Transport one or more licenses dialog box.
Transportable License
3. Since the Target computer is off line, keep the Destination Host as <offline>. Click the Transportbutton. You will be asked to verify the transport. Click the
Yes button.
4. This opens a Transportation Confirmation screen indicating that the license was deleted from the localhost and shows the confirmation code. This
confirmation screen also specifies a path and the URL file so that you can rehost the license. Click the Explore button to view the file, otherwise, click the Okbutton to return to the Agilent License Manager main display.
5. On the source computer, connect an external, portable mass storage device— such as: a USB Flash Drive, an external hard drive, or a writable CD/DVD.
6. On the source computer, copy the .url file to the portable mass storage device.
7. Disconnect the portable mass storage device from the source computer and connect it to the target computer.
8. Locate the.urlfile on the portable mass storage device and double-click it.
9. The.url file appears in a browser that is connected to the Agilent Software Manager website. Note that the fields are automatically filled in with the license contents.
10. On the Agilent Software Manager website, type the target computer’s Host ID (model number, serial number) and then click theSubmitbutton.
11. The Agilent Software Manager website displays a link for the license. On the license link, right-click the link and selectSave Target As.
12. On the target computer, save the license file.
13. On the target computer, click Start > (All) Programs > Agilent License Manager > Agilent License Manager.
14. On the target computer, open Windows Explorer, locate the license file, and then drag the license file into the Tree View.
Both Source and Target Computers Not Connected to a LAN
If both the source computer and the target computer are not connected to a LAN, the transport operation is more difficult but can be accomplished using a
Transportable License
Follow this procedure to transport a license when both the source computer and the target computer are not connected to a LAN.
1. On the source computer, click Start > (All) Programs > Agilent License Manager > Agilent License Manager.
2. In the Tree View, select a license or product (to transport all licenses for the product). ClickFile > Transport. This open the Transport one or more licenses
dialog box.
3. Since the target computer is off line, keep the Destination Host as <offline>. Click theTransportbutton. You will be asked to verify the transport. Click the
Yes button.
4. This opens a Transportation Confirmation screen indicating that the license was deleted from the localhost and shows the confirmation code. This confirmation screen also specifies a path and the URL file so that you can rehost the license. Click theExplore button to view the file, otherwise, click theOk button to return to the Agilent License Manager main display.
5. On the source computer, connect an external, portable mass storage device— such as: a USB Flash Drive, an external hard drive, or a writable CD/DVD.
6. On the source computer, copy the .url file, to the portable mass storage device.
7. Disconnect the portable mass storage device from the source computer and connect it to a computer with an internet connection.
8. Using Windows Explorer on the internet-connected computer, locate the .url file on the portable mass storage device and double-click it.
9. The.url file appears in a browser that is connected to the Agilent Software Manager website. Note that the fields are automatically filled in with the license contents.
10. On the Agilent Software Manager website, type the target computer’s Host ID (model number, serial number) and then click theSubmitbutton.
11. The Agilent Software Manager website displays a link for the (re-issued) license. On the license link, right-click the link and selectSave Target As.
Transportable License
13. Disconnect the portable mass storage device from the internet-connected computer and connect it to the target computer.
14. On the target computer, click Start > (All) Programs > Agilent License Manager > Agilent License Manager.
15. On the target computer, open Windows Explorer, locate the .lic license file saved on the connected portable storage device, and then drag the license file into the Tree view.
4 Floating License Installation
Software Installation GuideOverview
Overview
This procedure installs the Agilent 89600 VSA software Floating License System which includes the License Server and Client setup and configuration.
Agilent Floating License System Overview
The Agilent 89600 VSA software uses Flexera software's "FlexNet Publisher" to provide software floating license administration. To use floating licenses
requires a PC running the license server that manages license allocation to client PCs that run the 89600 VSA software. The license server keeps track of the number of licenses checked out and the number of licenses still available for use. The client PCs request licenses from the license server to run the 89600 VSA software. If licenses are available, the license server will allocate licenses to the client PC.
Overview
Using Floating licenses
The Using Floating License chapter provides additional information about understanding and using Agilent floating licenses:
l "Using Agilent Floating Licenses" on page 56
l "Stop the "FlexNet License Manager CDF service" (version 14 or earlier)." on
next page.
l "Using the "Select License Options" Utility" on page 56 l "Troubleshooting Floating Licenses" on page 57
System Requirements
The Agilent implementation of a FLEXnet Publisher-based floating license solution supports the following Windows platforms:
PC Architecture
Processor
Type Operating System
Microsoft Windows 32-bit
x86 Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition Windows XP Professional with SP2 (or greater) Windows Vista with SP1 (or greater) Windows 7 (all versions)
Microsoft Windows 64-bit
x64 Windows Server 2008 SP2 Standard Edition Windows Vista with SP1 (or greater) Windows 7 (all versions)
Floating License Installation
Floating License Installation
This procedure installs the 89600 VSA software Agilent Floating License system. The installation process must be performed in the following sequence to ensure a successful installation:
1. Install Agilent Licensing Services on the License Server
For version 14 to 15 upgrades, you must stop the licensing service before installing the version 15 89600 VSA software, go to"Stop the "FlexNet License Manager CDF service" (version 14 or earlier)." below.
2. Redeeming Floating Licenses (obtain license files)
3. License Server Configuration and Startup
4. Client PC Configuration and Setup
Install Agilent Licensing Services on the License Server
This procedure installs the Agilent Licensing Services on the License Server computer. The Agilent 89600 software "Licensing Services" installs the following items:
l Installs lmgrd.exe and lmtools.exe, FlexNet Publisher license administration manager" software.
l Installs the Agilent Vendor Daemon (agilent.exe).
l Installs the Agilent License Notifier (provides the Server PC Host ID).
l Installs the Agilent License Manager (ALM).
l Installs the Agilent License Service.
l Auto-configures the Windows firewall for Lmgrd.exe.
Start Installation
1. Stop the "FlexNet License Manager CDF service" (version 14 or earlier).
Do this step only if this is an upgrade installation from Version "14 or earlier" to version "15 or later" 89600 VSA software.
Floating License Installation
You will get an installation error message "...agilent.exe is LOCKED" if you do not stop the license service before installing version 14 to 15 upgrade software installation.
For software version "14 or earlier" to version "15 or later" upgrade installations, you must stop the "FlexNet License Manager CDF service": a. Run thelmtools.exeutility (89600 VSA software version 14 or earlier):
C:\Program Files(sx86)\Agilent\CDF\bin\lmtools.exe
b. Click theStart/Stop/Recordtab > Stop Service.
2. Run the Agilent 89600 VSA Software installation, when the Agilent 89600 Software Installation Manager "Home" window opens, selectInstall 89600 Software.
3. Review the "Readme" file for the latest 89600 VSA software installation notes, click theView Readmebutton on the installer Home window.
4. On dedicated license servers (computers that only function as the floating license server and do not run the 89600 VSA software), continue through the InstallShield Wizard and stop
a. In theSelect Products and Features window, select only the Licensing Services
product and clear all other options (including theAgilent 89600 VSA
Software product). Continue with the InstallShield Wizard to complete the installation.
On a dedicated license server, you only need to install "Licensing Services"product
5. Next, redeem your 89600 VSA software licenses, see"Redeeming Floating Licenses " below
Redeeming Floating Licenses
This procedure describes how to redeem floating licenses, obtain and install the floating license files onto the license server. The license server computer is the host computer where the redeemed license files are installed.
Before redeeming a floating server license, you must install the Agilent Licensing Services on the Server computer, see"Install Agilent Licensing Services on the License Server" on previous page.
Floating License Installation
89600 software and options that you purchased. The "Software License Entitlement Certificate" provides the Agilent Order Number and Agilent Certificate Number that you will need to redeem and activate the licenses.
2. Obtain the license server computer "Host Name" and "Host ID". Use the Agilent License Notifier utility to obtain the "Host Name" and "Host ID".
a. Open theAbout Agilent License Notifier utility, right click the "Agilent License Notifiericon in the Windows desktop notification area (lower right side of the Windows Task bar) and select About Agilent License Notifier. 3. Redeem your licenses and obtain the license files
a. The "Software License Entitlement Certificate" includes instructions to redeem your licenses from the Agilent Software Managerwebsite:
http://www.agilent.com/find/softwaremanager
l First time access will require you to register.
Remember your password as you will need it for return access to manage your licenses.
l You will need the Agilent Order Numberand Agilent Certificate Number located on the top of your "Software License Entitlement Certificate".
l If your order includes 89601BN-200 you will also activating your Update Service subscription.
4. Next go to the "Configure and Start the License Server" procedure,"Configure and Start the License Server" below.
Configure and Start the License Server
This section provides license server installation procedures for the following scenarios: 1) upgrade license server installations, 2) new license server installation, and 3) procedure to add new license files to an existing floating license server installation.
Only "floating" license files can be used with the license server.
Do the License Server installation procedure for your application:
l Upgrade License Server Installation
Do this procedure when you are upgrading an existing version 14 or earlier 89600 VSA software license server installation to a version 15 or later 89600 software installation:
Floating License Installation
"Upgrade License Server Installation" below
l New License Server Installation
Do this procedure when this is a new 89600 VSA software license server installation:
"New License Server Installation" on page 51
l Adding Floating License Server Files
Do this procedure to add floating license files to an existing version 15 or later 89600 VSA software license server installation:
"Adding Floating License Server Files" on page 53
Upgrade License Server Installation
Do this license server configuration and startup procedure when you are upgrading an existing version 14 or earlier 89600 VSA software installation to 89600 VSA software version 15 or later.
New License Service folder locations
Beginning with 89600 VSA software version 15 and later, the installed location of lmgrd.exe, lmtools, and vendor daemon "agilent.exe" has changed. You must stop the license server before installing 89600 VSA software version 15 (the installer will enforce this) and configure the license service to use the new folder locations of lmgrd.exe, license files, and debug log file.
Start installation:
1. Stop the 89600 VSA software version 14 or earlier "FlexNet License Manager CDF" service.
a. Use the lmtools utility to stop the floating license service: Run lmtoolsutility:
l For Version 14 or earlier 89600 VSA installations, lmtools is located in the following folder:
“C:\Program Files(x86)\Agilent\CDF\bin\lmtools.exe”
l If Version 15 or later 89600 VSA software was installed prior to the version 14 or earlier upgrade, lmtools is located in the following folder:
“C:\Program Files(x86)\Agilent\ACCL\Licensing\bin\lmtools.exe”
Floating License Installation
2. Copy all new floating license files to: “C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing”
3. Run lmtoolsutility:
“C:\Program Files(x86)\Agilent\ACCL\Licensing\bin\lmtools.exe”
4. Click theConfig Services tab and configure theFLEXnet license service
parameters to use the new folder paths for the various service files:
a. Select the correct Service Name; In theService Name parameter. select the previously configured license service for the 89600 VSA (e.g. “FLEXnet License Manager CDF”).
b. Change the lmgrd path “Path to the lmgrd.exe file" to:
"C:\Program Files(x86)\Agilent\ACCL\Licensing\bin\lmgrd.exe"
c. Verify the floating license file path "Path to the license file": “C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing”
d. Specify the debug log file; “Path to the debug log file" to:
"C:\Program Files(x86)\Agilent\ACCL\Licensing\bin\flex.log"
e. ClickSave Service.
5. Start the service, click theStart/Stop/Reread tab and clickStart Server.
6. Verify the status of the license server, click theConfig Services tab then click
View Log. Verify that the licenses in the log file window are correct. Click
Close Logto close the log file window.
7. To view the licenses in the Agilent License Manager (ALM), clickView > Refresh (localhost).
For more information about the FLEXnet License Tools, open theFLEXnet License Administrator Guidefrom the Agilent License Manager (ALM) Help menu.
8. Next setup and configure the floating license client PCs, go to"Client PC Floating license Installation and Setup " on page 54.
Floating License Installation
New License Server Installation
Use this license server installation procedure when this is a new "first-time" installation of the 89600 VSA software version 15 or later.
1. Copy and save the new floating license files to: "C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing"
2. Run lmtoolsutility:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Agilent\ACCL\Licensing\bin\lmtools.exe"
For more information about the FLEXnet License Tools, open theFLEXnet License Administrator Guidefrom the Agilent License Manager (ALM) Help menu.
3. Click theConfig Servicestab and specify the following information to configure a new FLEXnet floating license service:
a. Specify the Service Name; In theService Name parameter, clear the field and specify: "FLEXnet License Manager ACCL" as the service name.
b. Specify the lmgrd.exe path; In the “Path to the lmgrd.exe file” parameter specify:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Agilent\ACCL\Licensing\bin\lmgrd.exe"
c. Specify the floating license file path; In the “Path to the license file” parameter, specify the new floating license file path:
"C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing"
Do not include the license file name (*.lic) in the path.
d. Specify the debug log file path ; In the “Path to the debug log file” parameter specify:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Agilent\ACCL\Licensing\bin\flex.log"
e. Select theUse Services check box.
f. Select theStart Server at Power Upcheck box.
g. Save the service configuration, click Save Service button.
4. Start the license service, click the Start/Stop/Rereadtab and click Start Server
Floating License Installation
not, repeat the process and make sure the license service paths are correct etc. Click Close Logbutton to close the debug log file.
6. To view to licensed options in the Agilent License Manager:
Open the Agilent License Manager and refresh the local host computer, click
View > Refresh (localhost).
7. Next, setup and configure the floating license client PCs, go to"Client PC Floating license Installation and Setup " on page 54.
Floating License Installation
Adding Floating License Server Files
Do this procedure to add floating license files onto the license server for an existing 89600 VSA software (ver 15 or later) installation.
1. Copy new floating license files to: "C:\Program Files\Agilent\licensing"
2. Run lmtoolsutility:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Agilent\ACCL\Licensing\bin\lmtools.exe"
For more information about the FLEXnet License Tools, open theFLEXnet License Administrator Guidefrom the Agilent License Manager (ALM) Help menu.
3. Refresh the license server; click theStart/Stop/Reread tab, select the previously configured license service (e.g. “FLEXnet License Manager ACCL”) and click
ReRead License File.
4. Verify the status of the license server, click theConfig Services tab, and click
View Log. Verify that your floating licenses are listed in the debug log file. If not, repeat the process and make sure the license service paths are correct etc. ClickClose Logbutton to close the debug log file.
5. To view to licensed options in the Agilent License Manager:
Open the Agilent License Manager and refresh the local host computer, click
View > Refresh (localhost).
6. Next, setup and configure the floating license client PCs, go to"Client PC Floating license Installation and Setup " on next page.
Client PC Floating license Installation and Setup
Client PC Floating license Installation and Setup
This procedure shows you how to install, configure, and setup the floating license client PCs.
1. If you have not installed the 89600 VSA software, install the Agilent 89600 software on the client PC. The default software installation installs the 89600 VSA software and Agilent Licensing Services.
2. Create the client floating license files.
The client floating license files are used to redirect licensing requests to the license server. Only one floating license file needs to be created for all client PCs. The original client floating license file is copied and re-used by each client PC to request/checkout licenses from a specific license server computer.
a. Make a copy of the license server PC floating license file. This file will be edited to create a client PC floating license file.
b. Remove all line entries from the copied license file except keep these three lines;
"SERVER" line "VENDOR" line "USE_SERVER" line
Different Server & Client PC Domain
If the client PC is in a different domain than the server computer, then use the server computer’s full domain name in the "SERVER" line (e.g., if the SERVER Host name is mycomputer, change the name to
mycomputer.mycompany.com).
More than one license file type can coexist on the same computer. Both client floating license files and Transportable license files can reside on the same computer.
3. Install the client floating license files
Install copies of the client floating license file on each client PC. The client license folder location is different depending on wether the license server and client reside on separate PCs or the same PC.
Save copies of the original client license files to each client PC as follows: a. License Server and Client reside on separate PCs:
