Software Licensing - Extreme Networks ExtremeWare XOS Guide Manual

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Software Licensing

Some Extreme Networks products have capabilities that are enabled by using a software license key.
Keys are typically unique to the switch and are not transferable. Keys are stored in NVRAM on the
chassis and, once enabled, persist through reboots, software upgrades, power outages, and
reconfigurations.
As all switches ship with Advanced Edge capabilities, two level of software licensing apply to
ExtremeWare XOS 11.3: the Core and the Advanced Core license (refer to
government requires a security license to enable certain features.
Table 3: Licensing requirements for ExtremeWare XOS version 11.3
License level
Advanced Edge
Core
Advanced Core
NOTE
With ExtremeWare XOS software version 11.2, BGP functionality moved from the Advanced Core license level to the
Core license. You have BGP functionality with a Core license.
When you are working with modular switches, the license belongs with the switch chassis, not with the
particular MSM module.
The licensing levels required for each feature, if any, are outlined in the discussion of each feature. If
licensing is not mentioned, the full functionality of that feature is available on every switch.
License Levels
This section discusses the licensing capabilities of the various switches.
Upgrading on the BlackDiamond 8800 Family of Switches and Summit X450 Switch
Only
The BlackDiamond 8800 family of switches and the Summit X450 switch ship with an Advanced Edge
license. With ExtremeWare XOS 11.2, you can obtain the Core license for these switches. The Core
ExtremeWare XOS 11.3 Concepts Guide
BlackDiamond 10K switch
Ships (as part of Core
license)
Ships
• MSM 1—N/A
• MSM1XL—Ships
Chapter 5.
Table
BlackDiamond 8800
family of switches
Ships
Requires license
N/A
Software Licensing
3). Additionally, the U.S.
Summit X450 switch
Ships
Requires license
N/A
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