ASTER RACKIT — BUYING CHECKLIST The chassis and the entitlement are separate line items. https://www.aster-rackit.com/resources/buying-guides/network-licensing [ ] Full hardware SKU including region, airflow and PSU variants [ ] Port map with optics, cable PNs, speeds and distances [ ] Base software versus subscription/service line items [ ] Term, support level, start date and registration scope [ ] Benchmark test profile when performance is compared [ ] Existing network or cluster compatibility sign-off Capability is not the same as entitlement. Never label a hardware-only offer as a complete security or HCI solution without identifying the required software and support. Original procurement guidance. Engineering considerations are not a manufacturer-validated configuration or a performance guarantee.