Extreme Networks MLXE 100GbE 1-Port to 2-Port License Upgrade
Enhance your Extreme Networks MLXE platform's network capacity by upgrading from one to two 100GbE ports with this essential software license.
- License Activation: Enables the addition of a second 100GbE port on your MLXE platform.
- Capacity Expansion: Doubles the high-speed port density for increased throughput and connectivity options.
- Platform Compliance: Ensures your network hardware operates with the latest licensed capabilities.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to enhanced port functionality for the duration of the subscription.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Extreme Networks platform license upgrade transforms your MLXE switch from a single 100GbE port configuration to a dual 100GbE port setup. It unlocks additional high-speed connectivity, crucial for businesses requiring expanded bandwidth and port density on their core network infrastructure.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations, this license is ideal for businesses that have outgrown their current port capacity or are planning network expansions. It integrates directly with your existing MLXE hardware, ensuring a smooth transition to enhanced performance without requiring a full hardware replacement.
- Dual 100GbE Port Enablement: Activates a second 100GbE port on the MLXE platform.
- Increased Throughput: Facilitates higher data transfer rates and improved network performance.
- Scalability: Supports network growth by providing additional high-speed connection points.
- Subscription-Based Access: Offers ongoing access to the licensed functionality.
- Hardware Integration: Seamlessly integrates with compatible Extreme Networks MLXE hardware.
This license upgrade is the cost-effective solution for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to boost their network's high-speed port capacity on their existing MLXE infrastructure.
What This Enables
Expand High-Speed Network Connectivity
Enable teams to double the 100GbE port density on their Extreme Networks MLXE platform. Streamline network architecture by accommodating more high-bandwidth connections for critical servers and storage.
core network infrastructure, data center connectivity, high-performance computing clusters, server aggregation
Support Growing Bandwidth Demands
Support increased data throughput requirements for applications like large file transfers, video streaming, or real-time analytics. Automate the process of scaling network capacity to meet evolving business needs.
virtualized environments, big data processing, cloud-integrated operations, high-traffic web services
Enhance Network Redundancy and Failover
Provide additional high-speed links for improved network resilience and faster failover capabilities. Protect against downtime by ensuring critical services remain accessible even with link failures.
business continuity planning, disaster recovery sites, redundant network paths, critical application hosting
Key Features
100GbE Port Activation
Doubles the high-speed port capacity on your MLXE platform, enabling more connections and higher throughput.
Subscription Licensing
Provides ongoing access to the enabled functionality for predictable operational costs and continuous support.
MLXE Platform Compatibility
Designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing Extreme Networks MLXE hardware, minimizing deployment complexity.
Increased Network Scalability
Supports future network growth and evolving bandwidth demands without requiring immediate hardware upgrades.
Enhanced Performance
Facilitates faster data transfer and improved application responsiveness by providing additional high-speed interfaces.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for high-frequency trading, real-time data processing, and secure transactions, making expanded 100GbE ports essential.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern manufacturing relies on robust networks for IoT devices, automation, and data analytics, necessitating high-capacity links to support operational technology and IT convergence.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle massive datasets for imaging, research, and patient records, requiring high-speed network infrastructure to ensure efficient data access and compliance with regulations like HIPAA.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions often manage large-scale data transfers for scientific computing, simulations, and collaborative projects, demanding significant network bandwidth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this license upgrade for?
This is a software license upgrade for Extreme Networks MLXE switches. It enables a second 100GbE port on the platform, effectively doubling your high-speed port density.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is provided on a subscription basis, meaning you pay for access to the enabled functionality over a defined term.
Does this license require new hardware?
No, this license is an upgrade that activates existing hardware capabilities on your MLXE platform. It does not require the purchase of new physical hardware.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.