SUSE Enterprise Storage Expansion - Priority Subscription: 1 OSD Node (1-2 Sockets) - 5 Year Academic Volume License

Unlock scalable, enterprise-grade storage for your academic or volume deployment with the SUSE Enterprise Storage Expansion. This Priority Subscription provides a 5-year license for a single OSD node that supports 1 to 2 processor sockets, offering a reliable, software-defined storage solution backed by SUSE’s proven technology. Delivered electronically for fast access, this license integrates seamlessly into your existing virtualization and data center environments, delivering robust storage management, high availability, and data protection features designed to meet the demands of modern coursework, research workloads, and institutional data workloads.

• This Priority Subscription delivers predictable licensing costs over a full 5-year term, making budgeting straightforward for academic and volume deployments while ensuring ongoing access to updates and critical security patches.
• A single OSD (Object Storage Daemon) node with support for 1-2 sockets provides resilient, scalable storage capacity designed to grow with your needs, ideal for labs, classrooms, and research environments that require dependable object and block storage capabilities.
• Specifically tailored for academic institutions, the package leverages a Volume License Agreement (VLA) to offer favorable terms, streamlined procurement, and educationally focused licensing to support teaching, research, and routine storage operations.
• Get immediate access to your license and entitlement via electronic delivery, minimizing downtime and enabling faster deployment into your SUSE Enterprise Storage environment.
• With SUSE Enterprise Storage, you benefit from enterprise-grade storage software, innovative data management features, and continuous security and maintenance updates that keep your data protected and accessible.

Technical Details of SUSE Enterprise Storage Expansion

• Product type: Software expansion license for SUSE Enterprise Storage, Priority Subscription
• License term: 5 years
• OSD Node coverage: 1 OSD node (supports 1-2 sockets)
• Delivery method: Electronic license key with entitlement
• Target audience: Academic institutions and organizations using Volume License Agreements (VLA)
• Support tier: Priority Subscription included, with enhanced response times and access to professional services
• Platform compatibility: Designed to integrate with standard x86_64 server environments commonly used for SUSE Enterprise Storage deployments
• Usage scope: Valid for deployment within designated academic/volume license terms; intended to expand existing SUSE Enterprise Storage environments

How to install SUSE Enterprise Storage Expansion

• Verify your current SUSE Enterprise Storage deployment to confirm compatibility and determine where the 5-year Priority Subscription expansion will be applied.
• Obtain electronic license entitlement for the 1 OSD node (1-2 sockets) and ensure your license management system is ready to receive the new entitlement.
• Add or allocate the OSD node within your SUSE Enterprise Storage cluster, following your organization’s standard deployment practices and change-control procedures.
• Apply the expansion license to the designated OSD node, confirming that the license is recognized by your SUSE management console and that the node is properly licensed for the 5-year term.
• Validate storage functionality by running core SUSE Enterprise Storage tests, checking object, block, and file storage capabilities, and confirming data integrity across the cluster.
• Ensure ongoing maintenance and updates by subscribing to Priority Support and scheduling routine health checks, backup verification, and security patching as part of the 5-year plan.

Frequently asked questions

• What does the Priority Subscription include? The Priority Subscription provides access to updates, security patches, and enhanced support for the license term, helping ensure your SUSE Enterprise Storage environment remains secure and up to date while delivering reliable performance.
• Who is eligible for the Academic Volume License Agreement (VLA)? Academic institutions, researchers, and eligible educational organizations can participate in the VLA, which typically offers favorable pricing and streamlined procurement for educational use cases.
• What does “1 OSD Node (1-2 Sockets)” mean? It refers to a single Object Storage Daemon (OSD) node that supports processors in 1 to 2 sockets within the server hardware, allowing you to scale storage capacity while maintaining efficient resource usage.
• Is this license license-only or does it include support? The Priority Subscription includes license entitlement plus access to priority support services during the term, ensuring timely assistance for critical issues and guidance for best practices.
• How is delivery handled? Licenses are delivered electronically, enabling rapid deployment and immediate eligibility for activation within your SUSE Enterprise Storage environment.
• Can I upgrade or transfer this license to another node? License terms typically allow expansion or reallocation within the scope of the VLA, subject to license agreements. Consult your SUSE representative or administrator for exact terms.