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Activating the License Key
You need to activate your Avid ISIS software before you can make an Active File System. After
installing your software, see
“Avid ISIS Software Licensing” on page 107
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Previous versions of Avid ISIS software use an application key plugged into the System Director
to allow clients to connected to the ISIS infrastructure. The USB application key is now available
as an option. New ISIS systems ship with software licensing that is activated online. If you are
already using an application key (dongle) in your ISIS infrastructure you can continue using it.
Software licensing is only required with new ISIS installations. Clients cannot access the Avid
ISIS software until the license key has been activated.
If configuring a Dual System Director for metadata redundancy, you will need a second
application key with the second System Director, For more information, see
System for Failover” on page 124
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Installing the Optional Application Key
You have purchased the optional Application Key, you do not need to use the Avid License
Control tool software.
To install the application key (dongle):
1. Locate the application key in the Avid ISIS kit.
2. Install the application key into one of the USB ports on the System Director. For an exact
locations, see
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Make sure the application key is seated completely in the port.
Creating an Active File System on the System Director
On new installations you must initialize your system by creating an Active File System on the
System Director.
