A new workflow has been implemented that facilitates the conversion of a SPLA-licensed LoadMaster to Metered Licensing (or MELA). This process leverages improvements in the Kemp 360 Central Version 2.4 license activation process, so that re-provisioning of the LoadMaster and its configuration is no longer required as in the past. To request assistance with this conversion workflow please contact Kemp Sales.

As part of this change, Kemp 360 Central will now appear as a licensing choice when first installing LoadMaster 7.2.48.0 (and later) versions.

  • If you choose this option and the Kemp 360 Central from which you attempt to obtain a license is running Version 2.4 (or later), then you will only be able to license from Kemp 360 Central if the available license pool on Kemp 360 Central includes a license that is appropriate for the LoadMaster image you are installing. If not, then Kemp 360 Central will return the following: “WARNING: No License configured for LM SKU name”.
  • If you choose this option and the Kemp 360 Central from which you attempt to obtain a license is running a firmware version earlier than Version 2.4, then you may successfully receive and activate a license that is not appropriate for the LoadMaster image you are installing. If you observe that Kemp 360 Central is not displaying the newly added device’s configuration, then this may be the issue. Please call Kemp Support for assistance.