topic Does adding more memory affect licensing? in HPE SimpliVity

Does adding more memory affect licensing?

SimonHorwood — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:06:35 GMT

I have 2, 2 node clusters that would benefit from more memory, can I upgrade both nodes without affecting any Simplivity licensing?

Cheers

Simon

Re: Does adding more memory affect licensing?

dhooley — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:00:22 GMT

Hi @SimonHorwood ,

Short answer is no, adding additional RAM to your nodes will not affect your licensing.

Pre-approvement is required however for adding Memory using SimpliVity DIMM Kits, but if you plan to use ProLiant DIMM Kits (HPE Server) then no pre-approval is required.

I would reach out to your Sales team or Solution Architect if you have further questions on the same and the process for carrying out Node upgrades such as RAM upgrades and storage explansion.

Hope that helps.

Regards,

David Hooley

Re: Does adding more memory affect licensing?

SimonHorwood — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:08:20 GMT

Cheers David - Elena answered the same today, as I raised a support case yesterday.