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NOTE: If installing a new system or adding new features to an existing system, you need a license file.

Use the License File Remote Feature Activation (RFA) to obtain the license and Avaya authentication files. RFA is a Web-based application, available to Avaya employees and authorized Business Partners, that enables the creation and deployment of license files for all media server configurations. The license file enables the software category, release, features, and capacities. License files are created using SAP order information and/or current customer configuration information.

Without a valid license installed or a mismatched license:

• The system generates a major alarm.
• Depending upon the nature of the error, a 10-day countdown timer starts, but call processing continues uninterrupted.
• If the countdown timer expires, the switch runs in Administration Mode only, and the call processing capability is limited to incoming and outgoing calls only to pre administered numbers.

NOTE: The init login can no longer change the customer options, offer option, or special applications forms.

• Access to Avaya MultiVantage Software is restricted; the bearer network does not provide normal call processing.

The Avaya authentication files enable Access Security Gateway (ASG) for the services logins on the S8700 Media Server. ASG uses a challenge/response protocol to confirm the validity of a user, reducing the opportunity for unauthorized access.

Before starting the installation or, ideally, before coming on site, the license and Avaya authentication files may be downloaded to the services laptop. The license and Avaya authentication files are installed during the installation process.

NOTE: To access the RFA application, you must take the RFA online training and pass the online test.