Does Xilinx support Redundant License Servers?
Yes. There are two methods, using a license-file list or setting up a three redundant license server system. • License file list: • Split the licenses into multiple files and identify the locations in the XILINXD_LICENSE_FILE environment variable separated on UNIX by a colon (:) and on Windows by a semicolon (;). • Example: 1700@mylicense1: 1700@mylicense2 • Redundant license server system: • Three machines are identified as license servers, but only one is the master that can issue licenses. Each machine has an identical copy of the license file with three SERVER lines, one for each SERVER identified.
Yes, in order to generate a 3-redundant server license, for a floating license, the Xilinx license account or floating license administrator will need to select Yes on the right of the Redundant Server? line. This will enable the administrator to select or add hostID information for a primary and two backup servers. In a Redundant license server system: Three machines are identified as license servers, but only one is the master that can issue licenses. Each machine has an identical copy of the license file with three SERVER lines, one for each SERVER identified. As an alternative to Redundant License servers, some users prefer to use a license-file list. When using a License file list: Split the licenses into multiple files and identify the locations in the XILINXD_LICENSE_FILE environment variable separated on UNIX by a colon (:) and on Windows by a semicolon (;).
