Extreme Networks Advanced Service License for VDX8770
This Extreme Networks advanced service license subscription unlocks critical Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), Virtual Chassis Switching (VCS), and Layer 3 routing capabilities for your VDX8770 switches, ensuring advanced network functionality.
- Enhanced Connectivity: Access Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) for converged network infrastructure.
- Advanced Routing: Enable Layer 3 routing capabilities for more sophisticated network segmentation and traffic management.
- Virtualization: Utilize Virtual Chassis Switching (VCS) to simplify management and improve scalability of your network fabric.
- Subscription Term: Benefit from continuous access to advanced features and updates under a flexible subscription model.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is an advanced service license subscription from Extreme Networks designed to enable Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), Virtual Chassis Switching (VCS), and Layer 3 routing functionalities on the VDX8770 platform. It provides the necessary software entitlements to unlock these advanced features, enhancing the capabilities of your network infrastructure.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who require advanced networking features for their data center or campus environments. It integrates directly with the VDX8770 hardware, allowing for a more robust and versatile network fabric without the need for additional hardware.
- FCoE Enablement: Unlock Fibre Channel over Ethernet capabilities for converged storage and data networking.
- Layer 3 Routing: Activate advanced Layer 3 routing features for enhanced network performance and control.
- VCS Functionality: Implement Virtual Chassis Switching for simplified management and increased resilience.
- Subscription Value: Gain continuous access to advanced features and software updates through a subscription billing model.
- Platform Specific: Tailored to enhance the performance and functionality of the Extreme Networks VDX8770 switch.
Empower your business with advanced network features, ensuring scalability and performance for your critical operations.
What This Enables
Enable Converged Network Traffic
Enable teams to consolidate data and storage traffic onto a single network infrastructure using Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). Streamline cabling and reduce hardware complexity for a more efficient data center environment.
Data center consolidation, network modernization projects, storage area network integration
Implement Advanced Network Routing
Organizations deploying complex network topologies can enable Layer 3 routing to segment traffic and improve performance. Businesses migrating to more sophisticated network designs will benefit from granular control over data flow.
Multi-tier network architectures, campus network segmentation, high-performance computing clusters
Simplify Network Management with VCS
Teams managing large or distributed network environments can utilize Virtual Chassis Switching (VCS) to operate multiple switches as a single logical unit. Automate configuration and monitoring for improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime risk.
Scalable network deployments, simplified data center fabric management, high-availability network designs
Key Features
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Support
Consolidate network and storage traffic onto a single infrastructure, reducing cabling and complexity.
Layer 3 Routing Capabilities
Enhance network performance and control by enabling advanced routing protocols for traffic segmentation and optimization.
Virtual Chassis Switching (VCS)
Simplify management and increase scalability by treating multiple switches as a single logical entity.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Ensure continuous access to advanced features and software updates with a flexible, recurring billing model.
Designed for VDX8770
Unlock the full potential of your existing Extreme Networks VDX8770 switches with tailored software enhancements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-performance, reliable, and secure network infrastructure to support critical trading, transaction processing, and data analytics operations, making advanced routing and FCoE essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require robust, scalable networks for medical imaging, EMR systems, and real-time data access, benefiting from FCoE for storage consolidation and Layer 3 for segmentation.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often demand high-throughput, low-latency networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, where FCoE and advanced routing can optimize data flow and support automation.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on networks for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, benefiting from simplified management and enhanced performance provided by VCS and FCoE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license. The specific term duration will be defined at the time of purchase and is reflected in your billing cycle.
Does this license require new hardware?
No, this is a software license designed to enable advanced features on your existing Extreme Networks VDX8770 switches. It enhances the capabilities of your current hardware.
What is the primary benefit of enabling FCoE?
Enabling FCoE allows for the convergence of Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic over a single network, simplifying infrastructure, reducing costs, and improving efficiency in data center environments.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.