Extreme Networks VSP8600 Platform License with MACsec
This Extreme Networks VSP8600 platform license subscription unlocks advanced Layer 3+ features and MACsec encryption, enhancing your network's security and functionality.
- Enhanced Security: Coverage for MACsec encryption to protect data in transit and meet regulatory compliance.
- Advanced Routing: Entitlement to Layer 3+ routing capabilities for sophisticated network segmentation and traffic management.
- Subscription Term: Access to features and updates for the duration of the active subscription period.
- Platform Enablement: Unlocks the full potential of the VSP8600 chassis for enterprise-grade network services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Extreme Networks VSP8600 CHAS L3V+MACSEC LICDS is a platform software license subscription that enables advanced Layer 3+ routing functionalities and MACsec encryption on compatible VSP8600 chassis. This license is crucial for organizations requiring robust security features and sophisticated network control.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It integrates directly with the VSP8600 hardware, providing essential capabilities for secure and efficient data center or campus network operations.
- MACsec Encryption: Enables IEEE 802.1AE MACsec for hardware-based encryption of traffic between network devices, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.
- Layer 3+ Features: Unlocks advanced routing protocols and features necessary for complex network designs and efficient traffic forwarding.
- Subscription Model: Provides access to licensed features on a recurring subscription basis, allowing for predictable budgeting and continuous updates.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet stringent regulatory and industry compliance requirements for data security and privacy.
- Scalable Security: Extends the security posture of your network without requiring additional hardware, supporting growth and evolving threats.
This subscription license is the ideal choice for businesses needing to enhance their network security and routing capabilities on their VSP8600 platform.
What This Enables
Enable MACsec Encryption for Data Security
Enable teams to secure sensitive data in transit across their network infrastructure. Streamline compliance efforts by implementing hardware-based encryption standards.
data center networks, campus backbones, inter-switch links, secure network segments
Implement Advanced Layer 3+ Routing
Streamline complex network designs by enabling advanced routing protocols and traffic management capabilities. Automate efficient data forwarding for critical business applications.
multi-VLAN environments, inter-subnet communication, network segmentation, high-performance routing
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Ensure adherence to industry regulations and data privacy mandates that require encrypted network traffic. Protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.
financial services networks, healthcare data transport, government communications, PCI DSS environments
Key Features
MACsec Encryption (IEEE 802.1AE)
Protects data confidentiality and integrity during transmission between network devices, meeting stringent security and compliance standards.
Layer 3+ Routing Capabilities
Enables sophisticated network segmentation, efficient traffic management, and advanced routing protocols for complex network architectures.
Subscription Licensing
Provides access to features on a recurring basis, allowing for predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and support.
VSP8600 Platform Integration
Designed to seamlessly integrate with the Extreme Networks VSP8600 chassis, unlocking its full potential for enterprise-grade networking.
Hardware-Based Security
Offers efficient and high-performance encryption without impacting network throughput, ensuring security without compromising speed.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires robust security and encryption to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Needs to secure patient health information (PHI) in transit, adhering to HIPAA and HITECH Act requirements for data privacy and security.
Government & Public Sector
Mandates strong encryption and secure network communications to protect sensitive government data and citizen information, often requiring FIPS compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Increasingly relies on secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MACsec and why is it important?
MACsec (Media Access Control Security) is an IEEE standard that provides security services for Ethernet traffic. It ensures data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity between directly connected network devices, which is crucial for compliance and preventing man-in-the-middle attacks.
What does 'Layer 3+' refer to in this license?
Layer 3+ typically refers to advanced routing capabilities beyond basic Layer 3 functions. This can include support for more complex routing protocols, policy-based routing, and enhanced traffic management features necessary for enterprise networks.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license. It provides access to the enabled features for the duration of the subscription term, ensuring you always have access to the latest software capabilities and support.
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.