| Anchor | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Include Page | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
...
CHARON-VAX / CHARON-PDP model | Minimal number of host CPU cores | Recommended number of host CPU cores |
|---|---|---|
VAX 6610 | 2 | 4 |
VAX 6620 | 3 | 4 |
VAX 6630 | 4 | 6 |
VAX 6640 | 6 | 8 |
VAX 6650 | 8 | 12 |
VAX 6660 | 8 | 12 |
| Other models | 2 | 2 |
When starting, the CHARON-VAX software checks the available number of host CPU cores. Currently, this check is based on the maximum number of VAX CPUs that can be emulated, not on the number of the actually configured VAX CPUs. Therefore the number of host CPU cores recommended for the maximum number of emulated CPUs - as shown in the right column of the table above - must be available. If the available number of host CPU cores is below this number, CHARON-VAX will issue a warning message even if the requirements for the configured number of VAX CPUs are fulfilled. The CHARON-VAX software will work despite this warning if the requirements for the configured number of VAX CPUs are fulfilled.
| Note |
|---|
Hyperthreading must be switched off completely. Disable hyperthreading in the BIOS settings of the physical host or, for a VMware virtual machine, edit the virtual machine properties, select the Resources tab then select Advanced CPU. Set the Hyperthreaded Core Sharing mode to None. |
...
| Div | ||
|---|---|---|
| ||
Upgrade cases:
| From version | Action |
|---|---|
| 4.7 and below | First uninstall all CHARON products. |
| 4.8 | The version 4.9 can be installed directly.
|
| Include Page | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
...
The first dialog lists the CHARON-VAX / CHARON-PDP product:
Select the CHARON-VAX product, or all products, by checking the corresponding box. Select the "Display components page" to include the products components page if you need it. Typically it is not required.
| Note |
|---|
The CHARON products may be highlighted with a red color. This indicates that the CHARON host configuration does not meet CHARON requirements. To see what requirements are not met, point the mouse cursor on that product and a pop-up box with details will appear. |
Press the "Next" button.
Read the license, check "Agree" if you agree and press the "Next" button.
If "Display components page" option was selected, the setup procedure will display a dialog for the CHARON-VAX product components:
It is strongly recommended to leave the selection as it is unless you clearly understand what the impact is if you uncheck some modules.
Select a directory to be used for CHARON installation or use the default. The path can either be entered manually or selected using the "Browse" button.
Once done, press the "Next" button to start the installation of the selected components.
| Div | ||
|---|---|---|
| ||
During the CHARON installation procedure, you will have to confirm the installation of the CHARON-specific network driver. Press the "Install" button:
Once the installation is done, the following dialog will be displayed:
It is strongly recommended to reboot the CHARON host system immediately: leave the "Reboot computer now" box checked and press the "Finish" button.
...
Directory | Description |
Build_XXX\x86 (and Build_XXX\x64 on x64 systems) | Contains product executables and libraries |
Drivers | Contains the CHARON drivers |
Chapi | Contains CHARON API files used for creating new emulated devices |
InstallShell | Contains the CHARON installation procedure executables |
Logs | Contains the CHARON installation log |
| Redistributables | Contains the redistributables needed for CHARON running (already installed, except the license alert script) |
| Virtual Machines Manager | Contains the most up-to-date version of CHARON Virtual Machines Manager |
| Virtual Machine Templates | Contains templates for creating CHARON Virtual Machines |
| Virtual Machines | Contains the CHARON Virtual Machines |
| Virtual Disk Images | Contains the CHARON virtual disk images, for example "charoncp012" and "idle_vms_pkg_v3.0" |
...
If a remote license server is to be used:
- Copy the file "
hasp_install\haspdinst.zip" from the CHARON distribution to any directory on the server, for example "C:\Temp". - Extract the content of this archive to the same directory.
- Login as "Administrator" on the server and open "
cmd.exe" from the "Start" menu. - Switch to that directory.
Install the extracted file.
Example:
...> cd c:\tempc:\temp> haspdinst.exe -fr -kp -nomsgc:\temp> haspdinst.exe -install -cm- Copy the file "
hasp_install\hasplib.zip" from the CHARON distribution to any directory on the server, for example "C:\Temp". - Extract the contents of this archive to the same directory.
- Copy the file "
haspvlib_68704.dll" to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Aladdin Shared\HASP" (in case of x64 host) or "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Aladdin Shared\HASP" (in case of x86 host) - Connect the network HASP dongle to the server USB port.
...
Double click the "CHARON Virtual Machines Manager" icon on the desktop or select this utility in the tray menu; select the "Host Information and Utilities" section and press the "License Update Tool" button:
Div class pagebreak
The following default dialog window will appear:
Info If you're installing a "Provisional" (demo) license, jump to step 5
Ensure no license dongle is connected, select the "Installation of new protection key" radio-box and press the "Collect Information" button. The following window will appear:
Specify the directory and name of the system "fingerprint" file to be created then press the "Save" button.- The "License Update Service" will save the fingerprint file under the given name and report the status:
- Send the resulting file to STROMASYS. In return STROMASYS will provide you with a ".v2c" file, for example "Your License.v2c".
Copy the received v2c file to CHARON host in the folder of your choice and select the "Apply License File" tab:
Div class pagebreak - Press the "..." button and browse for the received v2c file.
Example:
Press the "Open" button to apply the license. - From the "CHARON Virtual Machines Manager" utility (see above) select the "Host Information and Utilities" section and press the "Sentinel Admin Control Center" button or (optionally) invoke the system default web browser and enter the URL http://localhost:1947 to display the "Sentinel Admin Control Center" (ACC) web interface. This interface allows you to view and manage the CHARON licenses.
- Ensure that the software license is now visible in the "Sentinel Keys" section of the ACC.
...
Check the CHARON license validity by invoking the "Charon License Details" utility to make sure that the CHARON license is visible and is correct. Double click the "CHARON Virtual Machines Manager" icon on the desktop or select this utility in the tray menu; select the "Host Information and Utilities" section and press the "HASP License Details" button:
- Verify the the license content is displayed correctly and no error message is shown
- Verify the content of the license looks correct. Check for example the license number, the major and minor versions, the minimum and maximum build numbers, the CHARON-AXP products and allowed hardware (CHARON-AXP models). More details on the license content can be found in the CHARON-VAX / CHARON-PDP Licensing chapter of this Guide.
...
Software licenses can also be uninstalled using the method, described in the "Removing CHARON-VAX Software Licenses" chapter of this Guide.
For license servers accessible only via non-broadcast search it is also possible to disable access to network licenses if only a local license is to be used: Click on the "Configuration" link to open the "Configuration for Sentinel Manager" page.
Uncheck the "Allow Access to Remote Licenses" checkbox from the "Access to Remote License Managers" tab then press the "Submit" button to apply changes.
...
Configuring the network is done with the "Network Control Center" (NCC) utility. Double click the "CHARON Virtual Machines Manager" icon on the desktop or select this utility in the tray menu; select the "Host Information and Utilities" section and press the "Network Control Center" button:
| Div | ||
|---|---|---|
| ||
...