Permanent Passwords
Permanent passwords are used to update a product’s permanent authorization table. The permanent table controls which CPUs are licensed to run the product, based on the serial number, model number, and submodel number of the unit(s). Permanent passwords can be used to perform five different functions--add, delete, replace, modify, or reset. When you apply the permanent password, the product authorization program automatically distinguishes the function for the specified password and prompts you accordingly. Each of these functions is described in the table below.
Function | Description |
|---|---|
Add | Authorizes one new CPU to run the product. |
Delete | Removes one CPU from the table, preventing that CPU from running the product. |
Replace | Replaces one CPU in the table with another CPU, allowing the new CPU to run the product in place of the old CPU. |
Modify | Modifies one or more properties of one CPU that currently exists in the product authorization table. CPU properties that can be modified include the version code, number of significant digits for the serial number, tier, maximum number of processors, and product license expiration date. |
Reset | Modifies the global properties of the product authorization tables. |
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