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Base licenses: Controls which XProtect product you can use.
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Hardware device licenses: Controls how many hardware devices you may connect to the Milestone Husky
unit. A hardware device can be a camera, encoder, or similar, identified by a separate IP address. You do
not need licenses for speakers, microphones, or input and output devices attached to the hardware
devices.
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Add-on product licenses: Your new Milestone Husky unit can run any XProtect add-on product. Most
XProtect add-on products require additional licenses.
After installation, the surveillance system runs on licenses that need to be activated before a certain period ends.
This is the grace period. Once the installation is complete, you can get an overview of your licenses for all
installations with this SLC on the Basics > License Information node in the Management Client.
Milestone recommends that you activate your licenses before you make the final adjustments.
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For online activation, log in to the Software Registration page with your My Milestone account on the
Milestone website (
https://online.milestonesys.com/
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For offline activation, you must export a license request (.lrq) file in the Management Client, and then log in
to the Software Registration page and upload the .lrq file.
Once you have uploaded the .lrq file, Milestone emails you an activated .lic file for import.
Prepare your unit
Always place the unit on a shelf or use rails to support the chassis.
If you ordered the unit without hard drives, make sure that your hard drives are compatible
with your unit. For information on supported and approved hard drives, go to the Milestone
Husky X8 product information web page (
https://www.milestonesys.com/HuskyX8-
).
1. Locate the hard drives and the trays. Turn the hard drives and the trays upside down, and slide the hard
drives into the trays.
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| Before you install
Getting started guide | Milestone Husky™ X8 NVR
