Broadcom Evidence

SnS expiry does not revoke entitlement

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Excerpt: Perpetual licenses are granted for the life of the software version. The Support and Subscription (SnS) contract is a separate service agreement that provides access to technical support and software updates. The expiration of the SnS does not revoke the underlying software entitlement.
Locator: KB 429208, Cause
Applies to: Perpetual vSphere
Supports rules: Perpetual license survives SnS expiry; updates and support do not
Sources: Perpetual License Functionality After Support and Subscription (SnS) Expiration (KB 429208)