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NetScaler vCPU checkout by running CPUs

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Statement
Under virtual CPU-usage-based licensing, the license specifies the number of CPUs a NetScaler VPX is entitled to. NetScaler VPX checks out licenses for only the number of virtual CPUs running on it from the license server and does not consider idle CPUs while checking out licenses. Editions managed for virtual CPU licenses are Standard, Advanced, and Premium. Docs state vCPU license is no longer available for purchase, and LAS will not support legacy Pooled vCPU (alongside CICO and perpetual).
Applies when
Legacy NetScaler vCPU / Pooled vCPU deployments still operating under published rules (not for new purchase; not LAS-supported)
Applies to
NetScaler VPX (and CPX vCPU subscription/checkout patterns as documented)
Aliases
Pooled vCPU; virtual CPU licensing
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