Applies to: BLAZE

Summary

This article describes how and why the BLAZE licensing model is different to Wisenet WAVE, so you can create accurate and flexible BLAZE license orders.

A BLAZE system is a cluster of up to 50 recorders, typically at one location unless multiple sites are directly networked together. Multiple systems can each be linked to a single Organization in the Hanwha Vision Cloud for multi-site scalability and remote access via the public cloud.

A Wisenet WAVE hive is a cluster of up to 10 recorders, remotely accessed via WAVESync via the public cloud.

For both BLAZE and WAVE, a license is tied to the hardware of one server in a system. However this license can be shared in the system if the server hardware remains in the system.

Licenses can be deactivated and re-activated by a system administrator, for example, on a new server. If a key has been lost, contact Tech Support.

BLAZE Software Update Plans (SUPs) extend software update eligibility beyond the standard 3-year term of the BLZ-PRM-01 license. The license count of the SUP key must match the BLAZE license key, and all licenses on a server must be eligible for updates for an update to proceed.

Differences Between BLAZE and Wisenet WAVE

If WAVE licensing is like paying with cash of different denominations, BLAZE licensing is like writing one check for the whole amount.

• Combine 1, 4, 5, 8, 16, 24, and 48 WAVE-PRO licenses packs to reach the target number of licenses.
• Only one BLAZE premium license part number: BLZ-PRM-01. Order how many you need per system and they are delivered in a single key.

Consider a 75-camera initial deployment, followed by an unanticipated 23-camera expansion, and another 2-camera expansion much later.

Pros and Cons

The BLAZE licensing model was designed to make everything simpler.

• Ordering: An order is now a single line item using a single part number.
• Key management: Fewer keys to enter into BLAZE, and store safely.
• Lost keys: Fewer keys to work with Tech Support to deactivate and reactivate on new servers.
• Availability: Generated on-demand / no physical inventory, reducing delivery time.

A misconception is that BLAZE licensing is inherently less flexible because licenses cannot be freely moved around.

Imagine you have two sites with a total of 122 cameras, each needing somewhere between 60 and 62 licenses. For sites A/B, it could be 60/62, 61/61, or 62/60.

With WAVE you could freely move licenses from one site to another by ordering:

With BLAZE you have three options:

• Simple order. Break down your order into four keys to reallocate. This process is very similar to WAVE, except the pack/key can be of any size. Remember, each key must have its own line item, because each row will be used to generate a single license key.

• Use trial licenses first. Buy some time by asking your Hanwha Sales Representative for some 30-day trial licenses. Two 70-CH licenses would suffice. Once you have a more accurate license count, place the precise order for 2 keys before the 30-day trial period expires. You can do everything remotely via the Cloud if the system is linked to Hanwha Vision Cloud.

• Copy the WAVE license structure. The difference is you need more rows so you can use each key in any system. This inefficiency makes the order look clumsier.

Restructuring Incorrect Orders

If you already ordered keys and need them restructured, simply call Hanwha Vision and return the purchase. We will deactivate the old key, and reissue the key(s) using your preferred license count. For example, you might have ordered 200 licenses as one key, when you really needed 100 licenses at each of two locations.

Individual Licenses

For maximum flexibility, you could order many single-channel licenses, and deploy them wherever they are required. The disadvantage is having to manage many individual keys. For example, to move 100 licenses to a new system:

1. Log in to the old BLAZE server.
    
2. Navigate to Settings > Licenses.
    
3. Perform these four steps 100 times.
    
   • Right-click on the next key and select View license history.
      
   • Click the copy icon to copy the license key.
      
   • Click OK.
      
   • Paste the key into a document.
      
4. Right-click on the key and select Deactivate license key.
    
5. Click OK.
    
6. Log in to the new BLAZE server and navigate to Settings > Licenses.
    
7. Perform these three steps 100 times.
    
   • Copy the next key from the document.
      
   • Click Add license key.
      
   • Paste the key and click Next.

SUPs

SUPs must match licenses exactly. For example, if you have one license key for 100 licenses, you need a 100-license SUP. You cannot use two 50-license SUPs.

Even if you are not using all your BLAZE licenses, the SUP must still match the full amount.