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Chaos V-Ray

Follow these steps to configure OpenLM to monitor license usage and retrieve statistics from the Chaos V-Ray License Manager.

Requirements

  1. OpenLM Platform
  2. OpenLM Broker v25.x or higher installed on the same machine as Chaos, and approve it in Broker Hub.

Monitoring capabilities

The Broker reads the Chaos V-Ray License Manager log file, compiles the data, and sends it to OpenLM for processing.

ItemValue
Report resolutionBy second
License totalsYes
License usageNo
DenialsNo
BorrowingNo
Expiration dateNo
RedundancyNo

Configuring via Broker UI

Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with the Chaos V-Ray License Manager

  1. Open the Broker web UI at http://localhost:5090 (or 5091, 5092 if the default port is in use).

  2. Go to License Managers -> Add License Manager.

    From the drop-down list, select Chaos and enter the port (e.g., 35033).

  3. From the drop-down list, select Chaos and enter the port (e.g., 35033).

  4. Click Add.

    Go to Vendors -> Add Vendor and enter the name Chaos V-Ray. Click Continue.

  5. Go to Vendors -> Add Vendor and enter the name Chaos V-Ray. Click Continue.

  6. Go to Log Files -> Add Log File.

  7. Specify the log file path manually or use the magnifier icon to browse.

  8. Select Chaos V-Ray as the vendor and click Save.

Configure OpenLM Platform

  1. Log in to OpenLM Platform.

  2. From Menu, go to License Servers.

    On left menu, select Pending Server

  3. On left menu, select Pending Server

  4. On the list, select the Chaos license manager and click on Approve and Merge

    Verifying the configuration

  5. In OpenLM Web Interface -> Menu -> License Servers Live -> Server Statistics.

  6. Ensure Chaos appears in the list with a green status indicator.

Note: It can take up to 3 minutes for the status to update for new connections.