Extreme Networks 2-Port 40GbE Ports on Demand License
Expand your network's high-speed connectivity by activating two 40GbE ports on your Extreme Networks VDX6740 or VDX6740T switches with this essential Ports on Demand license.
- Enhanced Throughput: Gain access to two 40GbE ports, significantly increasing data transfer rates for demanding applications.
- Scalable Capacity: Enable higher bandwidth on existing hardware, avoiding costly full switch replacements for immediate needs.
- Flexible Licensing: This subscription-based license provides a cost-effective way to add critical port capacity as your business grows.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure your network infrastructure can support increased traffic loads from virtualization, cloud, and data-intensive workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Ports on Demand (POD) software license subscription from Extreme Networks designed to activate two 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) ports on compatible VDX6740 and VDX6740T switch models. It provides a flexible and cost-effective method for businesses to scale their network bandwidth without immediately replacing hardware.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to enhance network performance for critical applications, data centers, and high-traffic environments. It integrates directly with existing Extreme Networks switch infrastructure, enabling faster data movement and supporting growing business demands.
- Activate 40GbE Ports: Unlock the capability to use two 40GbE ports on supported VDX switches.
- Subscription-Based: Offers a flexible, recurring licensing model for predictable IT budgeting.
- Hardware Agnostic Activation: Enables higher port speeds on existing VDX6740 and VDX6740T hardware.
- Performance Boost: Significantly increases network throughput for data-intensive operations.
- Compliance and Scalability: Supports evolving business needs and potential regulatory requirements for faster data handling.
Empower your business with enhanced network speeds and scalability, ensuring your IT infrastructure keeps pace with operational demands.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Data Center Interconnects
Enable teams to connect servers, storage arrays, and other network devices with significantly higher throughput. Streamline data replication, backups, and application performance by utilizing 40GbE speeds.
data center environments, server virtualization, high-performance computing, storage area networks
Support Bandwidth-Intensive Applications
Streamline operations that require rapid data movement, such as large file transfers, video streaming, or real-time analytics. Automate the activation of faster network links to prevent application slowdowns and user frustration.
business intelligence platforms, media processing, large-scale data analytics, cloud-based applications
Scale Network Capacity Cost-Effectively
Organizations deploying this license can avoid the immediate capital expenditure of replacing entire network switches. Support growing traffic demands by activating higher port speeds on existing, compatible hardware.
growing SMB networks, mid-market IT infrastructure, phased network upgrades, budget-constrained IT departments
Key Features
2 x 40GbE Ports Enabled
Significantly increases network throughput and reduces latency for critical business applications and data transfers.
Ports on Demand (POD) License
Provides a flexible, software-driven method to activate higher port speeds on existing hardware, offering scalability without immediate hardware replacement.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable operational expense model for IT budgeting, allowing for easier financial planning and management of network upgrades.
Designed for VDX6740/VDX6740T
Ensures compatibility and seamless integration with specific Extreme Networks switch models, simplifying deployment and management.
Increased Network Performance
Supports demanding workloads, virtualization, and data-intensive operations, improving overall business productivity and efficiency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, low-latency networks for trading, transaction processing, and real-time data analysis to meet strict performance and compliance demands.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on high-bandwidth connections for operational technology (OT) systems, data acquisition, and real-time monitoring to ensure efficient production and safety.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need robust and fast networks to handle large medical imaging files, electronic health records, and real-time patient monitoring systems, often with strict data security and availability requirements.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions require high-capacity networks to support large data transfers for scientific computing, research projects, and online learning platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Extreme Networks 2-Port 40G POD License enable?
This license enables two 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) ports on compatible Extreme Networks VDX6740 and VDX6740T switches. It allows you to activate higher network speeds on your existing hardware.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license. Billing is recurring, providing a predictable operational expense for your IT budget.
Which hardware platforms does this license apply to?
This specific license is designed for the Extreme Networks VDX6740 and VDX6740T switch models.
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.