Allied Telesis OpenFlow v. 1.3 - Subscription License - 1 License - 5 Year

Power your network with a proven, vendor-validated SDN foundation. Allied Telesis OpenFlow v. 1.3 is a subscription-based license that unlocks OpenFlow capabilities across compatible devices, enabling centralized control, granular policy enforcement, and scalable network virtualization. This 5-year license provides long-term peace of mind—meaning you can plan, deploy, and evolve your SDN strategy without constant license renewals getting in the way. Designed for enterprises and data centers that demand reliability, performance, and simplified management, OpenFlow v. 1.3 delivers robust features, regular updates, and strong vendor support to keep your network secure and agile. By choosing a single-license, multi-year approach, organizations can align cost, governance, and technology roadmaps, ensuring operations stay up and running even as requirements shift and traffic grows.

• OpenFlow v1.3 SDN capabilities enable programmable networking across compatible Allied Telesis hardware, allowing centralized traffic steering, dynamic flow rules, and policy-driven network behavior that adapts to changing workloads without manual reconfigurations.
• 1-License, 5-Year Subscription provides a stable, long-term licensing model with predictable budgeting, ensuring access to updates, security patches, and feature enhancements for the duration of the term while keeping administrative overhead low.
• 5-Year validation guarantees ongoing compatibility and reliability, helping you avoid drift between your software and hardware ecosystems while maintaining peak performance and security postures across the network.
• Centralized management and policy control streamline network operations by delivering a single pane of glass for provisioning OpenFlow-enabled devices, creating consistent policies, and reducing the risk of misconfigurations in large-scale environments.
• Security, reliability, and support are built into the subscription, with timely updates, vulnerability fixes, and access to Allied Telesis support resources designed to minimize downtime and maximize return on investment.

Technical Details of Allied Telesis OpenFlow v. 1.3

• License Type: Subscription
• License Quantity: 1 License
• License Term: 5 Years
• OpenFlow Version: 1.3
• Vendor: Allied Telesis
• Activation: Online activation through the Allied Telesis support portal
• Platform Compatibility: OpenFlow-enabled switches and controllers within the Allied Telesis product family and compatible SDN deployments
• Updates Included: Software updates and security patches during the 5-year term
• Support: Standard vendor support included for the duration of the license term
• Scope of Use: Licensed for use on compatible devices as defined by Allied Telesis OpenFlow requirements

How to install Allied Telesis OpenFlow v. 1.3

• Prepare and verify prerequisites: Confirm your environment includes OpenFlow-capable Allied Telesis devices, a supported controller or management platform, and access to the vendor portal for activation and license files.
• Obtain license and activation: Retrieve the 5-year subscription license from the Allied Telesis portal, including the activation key or license file required to enable OpenFlow v1.3 on your devices.
• Apply license to the devices: Use the management interface of each OpenFlow-enabled device or centralized controller to install or import the license file or enter the activation key, following the device-specific guidance.
• Validate license status: After installation, verify that the OpenFlow features are active, the license shows as valid within the device or controller dashboard, and that the controller can push flows to the data plane.
• Test and monitor: Run representative traffic patterns to confirm policy enforcement, flow installation, and performance. Monitor the management portal for alerts, usage, and renewal reminders as the 5-year term progresses.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What does the 5-year OpenFlow v1.3 subscription license include?
A: The license provides rights to use OpenFlow v1.3 features on licensed Allied Telesis hardware for a 5-year term, including access to product updates, security patches, and vendor support during the term.

Q: Is the license transferable or device-specific?
A: The license is issued for use on compatible OpenFlow-enabled devices within the Allied Telesis ecosystem for the term of the subscription. Transferability depends on the vendor’s licensing policies and may require renewal or re-issuance through the portal.

Q: Do updates and security fixes require additional fees?
A: No. Updates and security patches are included for the duration of the 5-year term as part of the subscription, subject to the terms and conditions of the license agreement.

Q: Can I renew the license after the initial 5 years?
A: Yes. At the end of the term, you can renew the subscription to continue receiving updates, support, and continued OpenFlow v1.3 functionality on your deployed devices.

Q: What deployment scenarios are best suited for Allied Telesis OpenFlow v. 1.3?
A: OpenFlow v1.3 is well-suited for campus networks, data centers, and enterprise environments that require centralized control, rapid policy deployment, traffic engineering, and scalable network virtualization across distributed assets.