Extreme Networks offers universal hardware products that support more than one Network Operating System (NOS) personality. The universal hardware products share a unified license, which is NOS agnostic.
The Base License, which is included with the purchase of the switch, enables the basic networking capabilities of the device. You can purchase additional licenses separately to enable advanced features on the switch.
Licenses are tied to the switch serial number. After you generate the license through the Extreme Networks Support Portal at https://extremeportal.force.com/ExtrLicenseLanding, you can install the license on the switch manually. You can also use ExtremeCloud IQ to obtain licenses for universal hardware switches.
The following sections detail the different categories of licenses.
A Base license gives customers the right to use Base software features on the switch.
Licenses enable advanced features not available in the Base License. The following table provides information on the features enabled by each license, if the hardware supports the feature. For information on supported features, see Fabric Engine Feature Support Matrix.
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License type |
Supported features |
|---|---|
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MACsec License |
IEEE 802.1AE MACsec |
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Premier License |
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By default, the SFP+ ports on the 5320 Series switches operate at 1 Gbps. To use the ports at full 10 Gbps, you must purchase a 10 Gbps Port License. You can purchase one of two port license types:
For all 5320 Series models — Use only the highest four SFP+ ports at 10 Gbps.
For the 24- and 48-port 5320 Series models — Use all eight SFP+ ports at 10 Gbps.
Note
By default, the Advanced Feature Bandwidth Reservation boot configuration flag is enabled, which means the first three ports are reserved for internal loopback.
You can have a 4-port and an 8-port 10 Gbps license on the same switch simultaneously. To move from one license to another without a loss in connectivity, apply both licenses on the switch before you revoke your original license.
The following table lists the license types and the associated part numbers.
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License Type |
Part Number / Order Code |
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10 Gbps Port License for the highest four SFP+ ports on the 5320 Series |
5320-10GUPG-4X-LIC-P |
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10 Gbps Port License for all eight SFP+ ports on the 24- and 48-port models of the 5320 Series |
5320-10GUPG-8X-LIC-P |
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MACsec License |
5000-PRMR-LIC |
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Premier License |
5000-PRMR-LIC |
ExtremeSwitching 5320 Series, 5420 Series, 5520 Series, and 5720 Series switches include a one-year subscription to an ExtremeCloud™ IQ Pilot license.
Note
The entitlement period starts the day the switch ships from Extreme Networks or an Extreme Networks distribution partner.ExtremeCloud IQ enables end-to-end network management and operations, delivering a fully integrated, extensible platform that simplifies the design, deployment, and security of networks from the edge to the data center, while simultaneously unlocking valuable IT and business insights. To activate these premium Pilot level capabilities, go to https://www.extremenetworks.com/universal-switch-xiq-pilot/.