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Optical Interfaces Licensing Requirements
Licensing of Third-Party Optical Modules
Optical Interfaces Licensing Requirements
The following notes describe the licensing requirements for 40G and 100G optical interfaces used in
Extreme Networks hardware.
Caution
Beginning with EXOS 15.4, customers adding new unapproved third-party 40G or 100G
optical interface modules to their Extreme Network switches will receive an informational
message via SNMP/ Syslog. This message will indicate that they have an unapproved third-
party 40G or 100G optic and that in EXOS 15.5 a third party 40G/100G feature license will be
required for full functionality of the new hardware. Customers can purchase a feature license
to remove this warning message.
Caution
Beginning with EXOS 15.5, customers will need to purchase a feature license to achieve full
functionality of new unapproved third-party 40G or 100G optical interfaces. If customers do
not purchase the feature license for these new modules, they will receive an informational
message via SNMP/ Syslog. This message will indicate that they have an unapproved third-
party 40G or 100G optic and that a feature license is required for full functionality of the new
hardware. Customers will have 90 days to obtain the feature pack before the port's egress
bandwidth is rate-limited to 25% of line rate.
Warning
Extreme Networks authorized and certified optical modules are tested to work in all
supported Extreme Networks hardware and switching equipment. Extreme Networks does
not provide any warranty or compliance statement pertaining to any third-party non-
approved hardware. Use of non-approved optics modules and corresponding interface
modules is solely at your own risk and without any liability, warrant, or service obligation by
Extreme Networks. Extreme recommends use and integration of only manufacturer certified
hardware as expressly referenced within the applicable Extreme Networks product
documentation. In addition, any non-approved third-party optic modules in use by you shall
be compliant with all regulatory standards as applicable to the location of operation that may
include but not limited to NRTL, FCC CFR 21 1040.10, CDRH Letter of Approval, CE marked,
EN60825-1 and or GR-468.
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