2.1 Information about the Activation Keys

2.1.1 Activation Keys

To use IP CO lines and IP telephones on a private IP network using the IPCMPR card or to upgrade the software for enhanced features, you need the appropriate activation keys.

Type and Maximum Number of Activation Keys

The PBX supports the following type and number of activation keys:

Activation Key Type

Description

Maximum Number

Supported IP CO lines/IP Telephones

4 IP Trunk
Allows the use of 4 IP CO lines.
8
32 IP CO lines
8 IP Softphone/IP PT  
Allows the use of 8 IP-PTs/IP softphones.
8
64 IP-PTs/IP softphones
8 IP PT
Allows the use of 8 IP-PTs.
16 SIP Extension
Allows the use of 16 SIP Extensions.
8
128 SIP Extensions
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Upgrades software to use enhanced features.
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Preinstalled Activation Keys in the DSP16/DSP64

The following type and number of activation keys are preinstalled on the DSP16/DSP64 card:

Card Type

Activation Key

Supported IP CO lines/IP-PTs

DSP16
4-Channel IP Trunk
1
4 IP CO lines
8-Channel IP Proprietary Telephone
1
8 IP-PTs
DSP64
4-Channel IP Trunk
4
16 IP CO lines
8-Channel IP Proprietary Telephone
4
32 IP-PTs
Depending on the number of IP CO lines and IP-PTs to be used, you need to select either the DSP16 or DSP64 card.

Additional Activation Keys in the SD Memory Card (Activation Key Files)

In addition to the preinstalled activation keys on the DSP16/DSP64 card, the following type and number of activation keys are installed in the SD Memory Card:

Activation Key Type

Maximum Number

Supported IP CO lines/IP Telephones

with DSP16

with DSP64

with DSP16

with DSP64

4 IP Trunk
7
4
28 IP CO lines
16 IP CO lines
8 IP Softphone/IP PT
7
4
56 IP-PTs/IP softphones
32 IP-PTs/IP softphones
8 IP PT
16 SIP Extension
8
128 SIP Extensions
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If the preinstalled activation keys in the DSP card are not enough for the desired configuration or if you wish to use enhanced features, it is necessary to obtain additional activation keys in the form of activation key files and install them in the SD Memory Card. For information about how to obtain the additional activation keys, refer to "2.1.2 Activation Key Code and Key Management System". For information about how to install the activation key files in the SD Memory Card, refer to "2.1.3 Activation Key File".

Activation Key Installation Example

The following shows an example of when using 32 IP CO lines, 32 IP-PTs, 32 IP softphones, and 64 SIP Extensions on a private IP network using the IPCMPR card.
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2.1.2 Activation Key Code and Key Management System

To obtain additional activation keys, you need to purchase the appropriate activation key codes and access the Key Management System. You can download the activation keys as an activation key file from the Key Management System. To download the activation keys, enter the MPR ID number shown on the IPCMPR card in the PBX, and activation key number and registration ID provided on each activation key code.
The following activation keys are available:

Model No.

Activation Key Type

Description

KX-NCS4104
4 IP Trunk
Provides the activation key number and registration ID to download the activation key that enables the use of 4 IP CO lines.
KX-NCS4208
8 IP Softphone/IP PT
Provides the activation key number and registration ID to download the activation key that enables the use of 8 IP-PTs/IP softphones.
KX-NCS4508
8 IP PT
Provides the activation key number and registration ID to download the activation key that enables the use of 8 IP-PTs.
KX-NCS4716
16 SIP Extension
Provides the activation key number and registration ID to download the activation key that enables the use of 16 SIP Extensions.
KX-NCS4910
Software Upgrade 01
Provides the activation key number and registration ID to download the activation key that enables the use of enhanced features.
Notes
You can only download the activation key file once using the activation key number and registration ID provided on the activation key code.
Up to 8 activation keys can be downloaded as one activation key file.
It is possible to send the activation key file to a specified e-mail address at the same time as downloading it to a PC.
Make sure to backup the downloaded activation key files on your PC.
In the event of a system malfunction, you need a temporary activation key for maintenance purposes. The temporary activation key can only be used for a limited time period, and can be downloaded from the Key Management System in the same way as downloading activation key files.

2.1.3 Activation Key File

The corresponding number of IP CO lines and IP telephones or enhanced features can be activated by installing the downloaded activation key file(s) in the SD Memory Card of the IPCMPR card using the Maintenance Console.

Installing the Activation Key File in the SD Memory Card

Make sure to install the Maintenance Console on the PC in advance, and connect the PC to the PBX. For details about the Maintenance Console, refer to "Section 4 Guide for the Maintenance Console".
1. Start the Maintenance Console from the Start menu on the PC.
2. From the Utility menu, select File Transfer PC to PBX (SD Card).
A dialogue box will be displayed.
3. Select the file to upload.
A window showing the upload progress will be displayed.
While transferring files to the SD memory card, the PBX automatically renames them according to the header information.
A message will be displayed when the transfer is complete.
4. Click OK.
5. Change the card status of all virtual cards to OUS.
6. From the Utility menu, select Refresh Activation Key.
A message will be displayed when refreshing is complete.
7. Click OK.
8. Change the card status of all virtual cards back to INS.
Notes
When the virtual cards are changed back to INS, the PC temporarily loses connection to the network.
It is necessary to restart the PBX to activate the UCAV2 activation key after performing the procedure above. To restart the PBX, refer to "5.1.4 Using the Reset Button".
For information about programming activation keys using the Maintenance Console, refer to "2.8.3 [1-1] Slot—Activation Key" in the PC Programming Manual.
CAUTION
The activation key file can only be installed in the PBX with the MPR ID number entered when the activation key file was downloaded. The activation key file cannot be reissued unless the IPCMPR card crashes.