[cisco-voip] UCCx wrong MAC address?

[Scott Voll]

Thanks guys.  Didn't realize that with UCCx either VM or *Physical* it was
based on all the different components to get a License MAC rather then the
physical Nic MAC address.  Thanks guys.

Scott

On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 6:58 AM, Eric Butcher <Eric.Butcher at cdw.com> wrote:

>  UCCX 8.x is currently the only UC product that uses a License MAC
> regardless of platform (VMware or Physical Server).
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> I recommend using the Answer File Generator on cisco’s website to deploy
> the server.  During the process, it will tell you what the license mac will
> be.  You can then use the license mac to order licenses via your PAK / TAC
> Case for re-hosting.
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> You can then use the XML file generated by the tool to automate the
> installation steps.  It’s very simple.
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> It’s worth noting that the answer file generator only seems to function
> properly when accessed via Firefox.
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> If you have already deployed the server, get the license mac from the CLI
> using the “show status” command.
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> *Eric Butcher*
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> *From:* cisco-voip-bounces at puck.nether.net [mailto:
> cisco-voip-bounces at puck.nether.net] *On Behalf Of *Buchanan, James
> *Sent:* Friday, January 28, 2011 7:08 AM
> *To:* Scott Voll; cisco-voip at puck.nether.net
> *Subject:* Re: [cisco-voip] UCCx wrong MAC address?
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> The license MAC is generated using NTP and a couple of other parameters,
> just like the UC on UCS stuff. So, if ever you change your NTP, your license
> MAC will likely change as well, requiring you to rehost your license.
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> *James Buchanan *|* Technology Manager, UC *| *South Region *|* Presidio
> Networked Solutions
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> *From:* cisco-voip-bounces at puck.nether.net [mailto:
> cisco-voip-bounces at puck.nether.net] *On Behalf Of *Scott Voll
> *Sent:* Friday, January 28, 2011 12:05 AM
> *To:* cisco-voip at puck.nether.net
> *Subject:* [cisco-voip] UCCx wrong MAC address?
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> is it possible with UCCx 8.0 that the server would use the USB mac address
> rather then the ethernet Mac Address?  if so how do you change that?  The
> IBM MCS 7835i says E41F132EB448 but the show status shows : License MAC  :
> 986f420f3cf4
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> Thanks
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> Scott
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