{"product_id":"extreme-br-mlx-1gx20-u10g-x2upg-20-port-upgrade","title":"Extreme BR-MLX-1GX20-U10G-X2UPG 20-Port Module License","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eExtreme BR-MLX-1GX20-U10G-X2UPG 20-Port Module License Upgrade\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBR-MLX-1GX20-U10G-X2UPG\u003c\/strong\u003e is a software license upgrade designed for organizations running Extreme NetIron MLX Series routing platforms who need to maximize port flexibility without hardware replacement. This \u003cstrong\u003e20-port X2 module license upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e transforms your existing 1-GbE ports into powerful 1-GbE\/10-GbE combo ports, enabling seamless bandwidth scaling for growing enterprise networks. Perfect for data center operators, service providers, and network administrators requiring flexible port configurations and future-proof infrastructure investments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverts 20-port X2 modules from 1-GbE to \u003cstrong\u003e1-GbE\/10-GbE combo port\u003c\/strong\u003e capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware-based license upgrade — no hardware replacement required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports SFP+ optics for 10 GbE operation at full speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of Extreme NetIron software licensing portfolio for MLX platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables flexible port speed selection per interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward compatible with existing 1-GbE deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces capital expenditure through software-only upgrade path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEXTREME NETWORK INC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBR-MLX-1GX20-U10G-X2UPG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware License Upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplicable Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMLX Series 20-port X2 modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-GbE\/10-GbE combo ports (20 ports)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Gbps and 10 Gbps per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptics Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSFP+ for 10 GbE operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicensing Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtreme NetIron software licensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware-based activation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the BR-MLX-1GX20-U10G-X2UPG license upgrade used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR-MLX-1GX20-U10G-X2UPG is a software license that upgrades your Extreme MLX Series 20-port X2 modules, enabling each port to operate as either 1-GbE or 10-GbE, providing flexible bandwidth options without requiring new hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need special optics for the 10-GbE upgrade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, to operate ports at 10 GbE speeds, you will need SFP+ optics. The 1-GbE operation can use standard SFP optics, making this upgrade flexible for mixed-speed deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a hardware replacement or software upgrade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003esoftware-only license upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e for your existing MLX Series modules. No hardware replacement is necessary, making it a cost-effective way to increase port capability and network performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the 1-GbE\/10-GbE combo port work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach port can be individually configured to operate at either 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps depending on your network requirements, allowing you to optimize bandwidth allocation across your infrastructure without port limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EXTREME NETWORK INC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41639295090763,"sku":"BR-MLX-1GX20-U10G-X2UPG","price":65096.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Extreme-BR-MLX-1GX20-U10G-X2UPG-20-Port-Module-License.jpg?v=1788297109","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/extreme-br-mlx-1gx20-u10g-x2upg-20-port-upgrade","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}