Licensing allows switch operators to select the features that best suits their needs.
The VSP 8600 Series supports a licensing model that has two main categories of licenses: Base License and Feature Pack Licenses. A Base License enables base software features and one is required per IOC in the chassis. You require a Feature Pack License to enable additional features that are grouped into Feature Packs. These licenses are optional.
Licenses are tied to the switch Base MAC address. After you generate the license through Extreme Networks Support Portal at https://extremeportal.force.com/ExtrLicenseLanding, you can install the license on the switch.
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Offer Level |
Period |
Support |
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Factory Default |
30-days |
Can configure all features, excluding MACsec. |
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Trial |
60 days |
Can test licensed features. The following types of Trial Licenses are available:
Note:
You can activate a Trial License once per switch. |
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IOC Base License |
Can use Base software features on the switch. IOC Base license is required for each IOC module that you plan to install in the chassis. If the number of IOCs exceeds the licensed IOC quantity, the ports on the excess IOCs are license-locked and appear administratively down. |
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Feature Pack |
Features that are not available in the Base License are grouped into Feature Packs based on use case. A license is required to use a Feature Pack. A Feature Pack License applies to the entire chassis; you do not need to purchase this license type for each installed IOC module. Feature Pack licenses that the VSP 8600 supports: Layer 3 Virtualization:
Layer 3 Virtualization with MACsec:
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For more information about licenses, see VOSS User Guide.