Extreme Networks Switch Engine™ Feature License Requirements

Preface

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Text Conventions

Information in this document applies to all supported environments unless otherwise noted. Command keywords associated with specific software versions are identified in the text. Product-specific information uses the product name, while features common across a product family are referred to generically (e.g., "the switch").

Table 1: Notes and warnings

Table 2: Text

Table 3: Command syntax

Related Publications

This section lists related documentation for Switch Engine and ExtremeXOS.

Switch Engine Publications

• Switch Engine 32.7.1 Command Reference Guide
• Switch Engine 32.7.1 Feature License Requirements
• Switch Engine and ExtremeXOS 32.7.1 EMS Messages Catalog
• Switch Engine 32.7.1 User Guide
• Switch Engine 32.7.1 Release Notes
• ExtremeXOS Quick Guide
• Extreme Hardware/Software Compatibility and Recommendation Matrices
• Extreme Optics Compatibility
• Switch Configuration with Chalet for ExtremeXOS 21.x and Later
• ACL Solutions Guide
• ExtremeXOS and Switch Engine SNMP Traps Reference

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License Overview

Switch Engine 32.7 supports two license levels: Base and Premier. The Premier license builds upon the Base license features.

In previous releases, license levels correlated as follows:

• Premier = Core
• Base = Advanced Edge + AVB

Overview for Universal Hardware Switches

This document details license levels and feature licenses for universal hardware switches and their supported features.

Switch Engine software supports the following license levels for universal hardware switches:

• Base: Included as standard. See Base License Features.
• Premier: See Premier License Features.

The Base license provides core features, while the Premier license adds advanced functionality.

Table 4: Standard and Upgrade Licenses for Universal Hardware Switches

Feature Licenses

Additional capabilities can be enabled by purchasing feature licenses. See Feature Licenses.

Additional General License Information

Software licenses are stored in EEPROM and persist through reboots, upgrades, and reconfigurations. License keys are unique to the switch but transferable.

If a required license is missing or limits are reached, the system will display an error message.

Installing and Uninstalling Licenses on Universal Switches

This section covers obtaining and installing/uninstalling licenses.

Obtaining and Installing Licenses

Licenses can be activated using either:

1. Manual activation via a license file from the Support Portal.
2. Automated activation via ExtremeCloud IQ. Refer to ExtremeCloud IQ documentation for bulk activation.

For manual license generation and installation:

1. Follow instructions on the Extreme Portal: Products > Products Home > ExtremeSwitching > Universal > EXOS > Activation Instructions.
2. Load the license file using the download or tftp get command. Example for USB copy: cp /usr/local/ext/old_name /usr/local/cfg/new_name. License files can be placed in /usr/local/*.
3. Install the license using the command: install license file filename {slot slot}. This command installs all features from the specified license file to the selected slot.

Uninstalling Licenses Temporarily

Temporarily uninstalling a license retains entitlement and allows reinstallation. Use the following command:

uninstall license file filename [{revoke revocation file} | withhold ] {slot slot} using the withhold option.

To uninstall a specific feature temporarily (e.g., MAC Security):

uninstall license product product_name [revoke revocation_file | withhold] {slot slot} using the withhold option.

Transferring Licenses

Permanently remove a license to transfer it to another switch, typically for RMA. Use the uninstall license file filename command for .lic files or uninstall license product product_name for specific products.

The revoke option invalidates the license and generates a revocation certificate.

Displaying the Installed License Levels and Feature Licenses

Use the command show licenses {[slot slot |all]}{detail} to display installed licenses.

Factory Default (Evaluation) License for Universal Hardware Switches

New universal hardware switches include a 30-day Factory Default (Evaluation) License, enabling all features except MACsec. This is equivalent to a Premier license.

After 30 days, without a Premier license installed, the switch reverts to Base license capabilities.

To extend the evaluation period:

• Enable trial license: debug epm enable trial-license.
• Clear trial license: debug epm clear trial-license (requires reboot).

? Note: Enabling a new license requires clearing the trial license and rebooting.

Switch License Features

Base License Features

The Base License includes the following features:

Table 5: Switch Engine Base License Features

Premier License Features

The Premier License includes the following features:

Table 6: Switch Engine Premier License Features

Feature Licenses

Additional capabilities can be added by purchasing feature licenses.

Feature licenses are distributed as:

• Switch Engine software (standard component): Purchase a license to use the feature.
• Modular software package (.xmod file): Request the XMOD file from your supplier and install it.

For installation instructions, see "Installing a Modular Software Package" in the Switch Engine 32.7.1 User Guide.

? Note: Secure Shell 2 (SSH2) is incorporated into the main Switch Engine software image, not as a feature license. Verify export clearance requirements when downloading the software image.

Table 7: Switch Engine Feature Licenses

MACsec Platform Support

Table 8: MACsec Supported Platforms

ExtremeCloud IQ Platform Support

Table 9: Supported Platforms

* Refer to the 4000 Series User Guide for detailed information on Cloud-managed devices.

Network Timing Feature License

The Network Timing Feature License is included with the Premier license and supports Precision Time Protocol (PTPv2) with transparent clock.

? Note: The Network-Clock module is required in addition to the Network Timing Feature License for PTPv2 support. This is not required for E2E Transparent Clock support in Universal Switches.

For more information on PTP, see "Overview of PTP" in the Switch Engine 32.7.1 User Guide.

MAC Security Feature License

Using the MAC Security (MACsec) feature requires a slot-based MACsec Feature License. Slot-based MACsec licenses have the following behaviors:

Table 10: MACsec License Behavior

? Note: In a stack, a MACsec-capable module can be configured for MACsec even if the slot is not physically present or does not have a valid MACsec license installed.