Citrix SD-WAN

Citrix SD-WAN license options

There are four Citrix SD-WAN Editions each with a different set or subset of SD-WAN features. The type of license you install determines the platform edition - Standard Edition, WANOP Edition, Premium Edition, and Advanced Edition appliances.

Note

When installing and applying a license, make sure that your specific appliance supports the SD-WAN appliance edition you want to enable, and that you have the correct software version available.

Citrix SD-WAN platform software support

The following table illustrates which Citrix SD-WAN platforms are supported for each of the available SD-WAN software versions.

Note

In release version 10.2, the Enterprise platform edition is rebranded to Premium edition.

Version WAN Optimization Edition Standard Edition Premium Edition Advanced Edition
Release 7.x Yes No No No
Release 8.x No Yes No No
Release 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 Yes Yes Yes No
Release 10.0, 10.1, 10.2 Yes Yes Yes No
Release 11.0, 11.1 Yes Yes Yes No
Release 11.2 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Release 11.3 Yes Yes Yes Yes

To view all the appliance models supported in Citrix SD-WAN release 11.3, see Citrix SD-WAN Data Sheet.

Before you can download the software, you must obtain and register a Citrix SD-WAN software license. For instructions on obtaining an SD-WAN software license, contact Citrix Customer Support. Instructions for uploading and installing the license file on your appliances are provided in the section, Uploading and Installing the SD-WAN Software License File. Before installing the license, you must first set up the appliance hardware, and set the date and time for the appliance.

The license procedure for provisioning licensing for SD-WAN platform editions covers the following topics:

  • Supported SD-WAN license model: Local, Remote, and Centralized.
  • Remote License Server support for SD-WAN appliances.
  • Pre-requisites for using Remote License Server.

Note

As of Nov 4, 2020, there is a change to the “Citrix Licenses Return and Modify” process. With this new process, you cannot return or modify your licenses through the Manage Licenses portal on Citrix.com and the My Licensing Tools on Partner Central. For more information and list of use cases, see KB article CTX285157.

Citrix SD-WAN license options