Transferring license from software appliance to SG425

Theoretically....you could try to install the SG(?) / UTM 425 device completelly new with a "software iso" (the same one you installed your virtual appliance) and then try to add the license.

But before you re-install the UTM 425 you have to delete the whole partitions existing on the storage.

But I don´t know if this would be "legally harmless"... ;)

Theoretically....you could try to install the SG(?) / UTM 425 device completelly new with a "software iso" (the same one you installed your virtual appliance) and then try to add the license.

But before you re-install the UTM 425 you have to delete the whole partitions existing on the storage.

But I don´t know if this would be "legally harmless"... ;)

Good thinking, I have a load of spare ssds knocking around so can try this..... do the SG hardware units boot from the hard disk media? Was considering replacing the platter 2.5" drive anyway 

At the moment I have also a UTM 425 here and replaced the old 2,5" hdd with a 2,5" ssd and also installed a software iso for testing the device in trial mode....works fine.

Guys, if you open the case of an SG, you void the hardware warranty. DO NOT replace the hard drive!

Cheers - Bob

I think it was a fault in naming that device(s)...there is NO SG425....only an UTM425 and they are very old and should have no more warranty. The other point of his question or problem was to transfer a software license which normally should not have a hardware warranty based on a specific device. ;)

So for me and also for the thread owner I think there should be no risk for voiding warranty.

You're right, Andy.  My comment above about opening an SG case still stands though.

Let's hope he has a UTM 425 and not a new SG 430, in which case, your solution is a great one!  I would also recommend the trick in ASG 425 Display with home license.

Cheers - Bob

I also hope so...but the chance or the risk for a mistype between 425 or 430 is very low....I often read mistakes between SG and UTM... ;)

[...] in which case, your solution is a great one! [...]

Was that ironic?

I'm never ironic unless it's accompanied by a happy-face icon, Andy.  My phraseology could have been clearer.  Your solution is great for a UTM 425!

Cheers - Bob

how did you go about installing the iso on the new drive? 

sorry, i´ve got no msg for your reply.

you can burn the iso normally on dvd the boot from usb dvd drive and install the "software iso" on a blank drive/ssd.

further it is possible to do the same from bootable usb stick - search for it here, there are some instructions.