Allied Telesis AT-FL-TQ5400-OF13-5YR – OpenFlow v1.3 License for TQ5403/TQ5403E, 5-Year

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis TQ5403 OpenFlow license 5-year subscription (AT-FL-TQ5400-OF13-5YR) enables OpenFlow v1.3 Software Defined Networking on the TQ5403 and TQ5403E enterprise wireless access points. This 5-year subscription license unlocks SDN-based programmable control of wireless network behavior, allowing network engineers and IT managers to integrate Allied Telesis access points directly into OpenFlow-capable SDN controllers for centralized policy enforcement, traffic steering, and network automation. For enterprise networks transitioning to SDN architectures, this Allied Telesis TQ5403 OpenFlow license 5-year subscription delivers a cost-effective, long-term path to wireless network programmability without hardware replacement.

Product Description

OpenFlow v1.3 is the industry-standard protocol from the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) that separates the network control plane from the forwarding plane, enabling centralized, programmable management of network devices through an SDN controller. The AT-FL-TQ5400-OF13-5YR license activates OpenFlow v1.3 on Allied Telesis TQ5403 and TQ5403E access points, transforming them into SDN-capable wireless forwarding elements that can be orchestrated by any ONF-conformant OpenFlow controller. This enables advanced use cases including dynamic traffic steering, policy-based access control, network slicing for multi-tenant wireless environments, and real-time traffic engineering across mixed wired and wireless SDN domains. The 5-year subscription term provides long-term budgetary predictability for enterprise IT departments, avoiding the overhead of annual renewal cycles and ensuring uninterrupted SDN capability across the access layer. The license is delivered electronically and applied to the target device through the Allied Telesis license management process. Without this license, the TQ5403 and TQ5403E access points operate in standard mode; once applied, OpenFlow v1.3 support is active for the full 5-year term. This license is applicable to organizations deploying Allied Telesis SDN solutions in higher education, healthcare, enterprise campus, and government network environments where centralized wireless policy management and network automation are priorities. Compatible with Allied Telesis Vista Manager and AMF Plus for unified wired and wireless SDN orchestration.

Key Features

• OpenFlow v1.3 protocol support — Enables ONF-standard SDN control of TQ5403/TQ5403E access points, compatible with any OpenFlow v1.3 conformant SDN controller.
• 5-year subscription term — Long-duration license reduces administrative overhead and provides multi-year budget predictability for enterprise IT procurement.
• Compatible hardware: TQ5403 and TQ5403E — Applies specifically to Allied Telesis TQ5403 series enterprise wireless access points.
• SDN-based traffic engineering — Enables centralized policy enforcement, dynamic traffic steering, and programmable access control across the wireless network.
• Electronic license delivery — Applied directly to the target device through Allied Telesis license management; no hardware replacement required.
• ONF OpenFlow Conformance — Allied Telesis products carry Open Networking Foundation OpenFlow conformance certification for validated interoperability.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which hardware does the AT-FL-TQ5400-OF13-5YR license support?

This license is compatible with the Allied Telesis TQ5403 and TQ5403E enterprise wireless access points. It is not compatible with other TQ-series models.

Q: How is the license installed on the access point?

The license is delivered electronically. You apply it to the target TQ5403 or TQ5403E device through the Allied Telesis license management process, typically via the AlliedWare Plus CLI or the Allied Telesis Support Portal license activation workflow.

Q: What OpenFlow version does this license enable?

This license enables OpenFlow v1.3, the Open Networking Foundation standard that separates the control plane from the forwarding plane for SDN-based network programmability.

Q: Is this license compatible with third-party SDN controllers?

Yes. OpenFlow v1.3 is an open standard, and Allied Telesis products hold ONF OpenFlow Conformance certification. The TQ5403 with this license will interoperate with any ONF-conformant OpenFlow v1.3 SDN controller.

Q: What happens when the 5-year subscription expires?

When the subscription term expires, OpenFlow v1.3 functionality on the device is deactivated. The access point continues to operate in standard mode. To restore SDN capability, a renewal or new license must be purchased and applied.

Q: Can this license be transferred to a different device?

Allied Telesis licenses are device-bound. Contact Allied Telesis or your authorized reseller for guidance on license transfer policies prior to purchase.

Q: Why choose a 5-year license over a 1-year option?

The 5-year term reduces the administrative burden of annual renewal and provides long-term cost predictability for enterprise IT budgets. For stable deployments where the TQ5403 is expected to remain in service, the 5-year subscription offers the best total cost of ownership.