Unable to apply new HCX Advanced license key on HCX Manager
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Unable to apply new HCX Advanced license key on HCX Manager

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Article ID: 374843

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Products

VMware HCX

Issue/Introduction

HCX Advanced key is expiring soon.
On applying new HCX Advanced license key : HCX Admin Page > Configuration > Licensing and Activation ; it fails with error as:  Local licensing (Add-on) verification failed due to an invalid or expired key. See VMware KB 95336.

Environment

HCX

Cause

You cannot add new HCX Advanced key when another license exists. 

Resolution

Access HCX Admin Page > Configuration > Licensing and Activation 
Edit the old HCX Advanced Key by clicking on three vertical dots and update the new license key.