Extreme Networks ExtremeWare XOS Guide User Manual

Software Licensing
ExtremeWare XOS 11.3 Concepts Guide
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● Rapid configuration and reconfiguration
● Deterministic behavior
● Low risk of duplication or misordering
For complete information on load sharing and LACP, see Chapter 5.
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 Table 3). Additionally, the U.S.
government requires a security license to enable certain features.
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
Table 3: Licensing requirements for ExtremeWare XOS version 11.3
License level BlackDiamond 10K switch
BlackDiamond 8800
family of switches
Summit X450 switch
Advanced Edge Ships (as part of Core
license)
Ships Ships
Core Ships Requires license Requires license
Advanced Core •MSM 1—N/A
• MSM1XL—Ships
N/A N/A

Extreme Networks ExtremeWare XOS Guide Specifications

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Brand	Extreme Networks
Model	ExtremeWare XOS Guide
Category	Software
Language	English