Allied Telesis AT-FL-X550-OF13-1YR X550 SERIES LICS TO ENABLE OPENFLOW V1.3 FOR 1YR

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-FL-X550-OF13-1YR is a one-year subscription license that enables OpenFlow v1.3 on Allied Telesis x550 series 10 Gigabit stackable switches, making them fully SDN-capable controllers within a software-defined network architecture. This is a software-only entitlement — no hardware is included — delivered as a license key applied through the AlliedWare Plus operating system. OpenFlow v1.3 support on the x550 has been independently certified by the Open Networking Foundation, providing the highest level of assurance for SDN deployments. The license must be renewed annually to maintain OpenFlow functionality on the switch.

Product Description

The AT-FL-X550-OF13-1YR activates the Allied Telesis x550 OpenFlow v1.3 license for a one-year term on a single x550 series switch. OpenFlow is an open standards protocol that separates the control plane from the data plane, allowing a centralized SDN controller to programmatically define forwarding behavior across network devices — enabling automation, dynamic traffic engineering, and rapid policy deployment without per-device configuration. The x550 series is a family of stackable 10 Gigabit Layer 3 switches offering 16 x 1G/10G copper or SFP+ ports with long-distance stacking, Power over Ethernet (PoE+), and the AlliedWare Plus enterprise operating system. OpenFlow v1.3 on the x550 is industry-certified by the Open Networking Foundation, confirming strict adherence to the OpenFlow specification for interoperability with third-party SDN controllers. The license applies to a single switch unit and does not extend across a stack. Organizations adopting SDN frameworks for network automation, network function virtualization (NFV), or software-defined labs will find this annual Allied Telesis x550 OpenFlow v1.3 license a cost-effective way to enable programmable forwarding on existing hardware. Activation is immediate upon license key entry via the AlliedWare Plus CLI.

Key Features

• OpenFlow v1.3 Certified — Open Networking Foundation-certified conformance ensures interoperability with standard SDN controllers including OpenDaylight, ONOS, and others.
• Annual Subscription License — 1-year term with 1 license quantity; renew annually to maintain SDN capability on the target switch.
• Compatible with x550 Series — Applies to Allied Telesis x550 stackable 10G Layer 3 switches running AlliedWare Plus.
• Software-Only Delivery — License key applied via AlliedWare Plus CLI; no physical media or hardware is shipped.
• SDN Control Plane Separation — Enables a centralized SDN controller to manage forwarding tables, automating traffic paths and policy enforcement.
• FIPS 140-2 Platform — The x550 series is FIPS 140-2 certified, meeting US government cryptographic security requirements.
• Complements AlliedWare Plus — Integrates alongside AMF Plus network automation and EPSRing resilient ring networking on the same hardware.

Typical Applications

• Software-defined networking (SDN) deployments in enterprise data centers and campus cores
• Network function virtualization (NFV) environments requiring programmatic flow control
• Research, university, and software-defined lab networks using OpenFlow controllers
• Dynamic traffic engineering and quality-of-service automation in 10G distribution layers
• Government and defense networks requiring FIPS 140-2 validated switching infrastructure
• Hybrid SDN/traditional networks transitioning to automated control frameworks

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is OpenFlow and why does it require a license?

OpenFlow is an open standard protocol defined by the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) that allows a software controller to directly manage the forwarding tables of network switches. Allied Telesis implements OpenFlow as an optional licensed feature on x550 switches, allowing customers to pay only when SDN capability is needed.

Q: Does this license work across a stack of x550 switches?

No. The AT-FL-X550-OF13-1YR is a per-unit license and does not extend across a VCStack. Each physical x550 unit requiring OpenFlow must have its own license.

Q: What OpenFlow controllers are compatible with the x550?

The x550's OpenFlow v1.3 implementation is ONF-certified, ensuring standards-compliant interoperability with any v1.3-compatible controller including OpenDaylight, ONOS, Floodlight, and others.

Q: What happens when the 1-year license expires?

OpenFlow functionality is disabled on the switch when the license lapses. Standard AlliedWare Plus switching and routing features continue to operate unaffected. Renew the license before expiry to maintain continuous SDN operation.

Q: Is this a perpetual or renewable license?

This is an annual subscription license. It must be renewed each year. Allied Telesis also offers a 5-year OpenFlow license (AT-FL-X550-OF13-5YR) for organizations seeking a longer commitment.

Q: What are the x550 switch capabilities beyond OpenFlow?

The x550 series provides 16 x 1G/10G ports (copper or SFP+), Layer 3 routing, long-distance stacking, PoE+, AMF Plus network automation, EPSRing resiliency, and FIPS 140-2 certification — making it a versatile 10G platform for campus and data center deployments.

Q: Where can I purchase and get support for this license?

Creation Networks (https://creationnetworks.net) is an authorized Allied Telesis reseller providing purchasing assistance and pre-sales technical support for Allied Telesis software licensing.