GigaVUE Licenses

Gigamon provides a range of software licenses to enable and manage features across its physical and cloud product portfolios. These licenses fall into distinct types, such as GigaVUE-FM, GigaVUE-OS, GigaVUE-OS Module, GigaSMART Application, and Cloud Licenses, each serving a specific function within your deployment.

To help you deploy and manage these licenses effectively, Gigamon licenses are categorized based on two key dimensions:

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License Binding Model – Defines how a license is tied within your environment, whether it’s fixed to specific hardware, transferable (floating), or based on usage volume.

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License Duration – Specifies how long a license remains valid, including options for evaluation, term-based subscription, and perpetual use.

The following sections outline the various license types, explain the license models, and provide deployment-specific guidance to ensure proper licensing and support alignment.

License Types

There are five major types of software licenses:

License Type	Description	Reference
GigaVUE-FM License	Required to manage physical and cloud infrastructure using GigaVUE-FM.	GigaVUE-FM Licenses
GigaVUE-OS License	Required on HC Series and TA Series devices to enable management of the nodes. Licenses can be installed and managed via CLI or through GigaVUE-FM.	GigaVUE‑OS and GigaVUE-OS Module Licenses
GigaVUE-OS Module License	Required to manage modules or cards in HC Series devices.	GigaVUE‑OS and GigaVUE-OS Module Licenses
GigaSMART Application License	Required to perform GigaSMART operations and traffic processing on HC Series devices.	GigaSMART Application Licenses
Cloud License	Required to manage the GigaVUE Cloud Suite. This includes base bundles such as CoreVUE, NetVUE, and SecureVUEPLUS, as well as optional add-on packages that extend the functionality of base bundles.	Volume-Based Licenses (Cloud License)