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SUSE Linux Enterprise and Rancher Prime subscriptionsCited · Edited 2026-09-26

SKUs

SUSE AI Add-OnCited SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for Arm, 1-2 Virtual Machines (Arm AArch64) per group of 4 CoresCited SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications with Live Patching, 1-2 Sockets with Unlimited Virtual MachinesCited SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications, x86-64, 1-2 Sockets with Unlimited Virtual MachinesCited SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for z Systems and LinuxONE, s390xCited SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with Live Patching, 1-2 Sockets with Unlimited Virtual MachinesCited SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, x86 & x86-64, 1 Virtual MachineCited SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, x86 & x86-64, 1-2 Sockets or 1-2 Virtual MachinesCited

Metrics

1 Virtual MachineOther 1-16 Virtual CoresCore 1-2 Sockets or 1-2 Virtual MachinesSocket 1-2 Sockets with Unlimited Virtual MachinesSocket AcceleratorProcessor Authorized UserUser Cores and vCPUs (SUSE Rancher Prime, Virtualized Deployment)Core Edge ClusterOther

Programs

Bring Your Own Subscription (BYOS)Cloud policy Integrated UsePartner Marketplace Terms (Appendix 1)Cloud policy SUSE SubscriptionSubscription umbrella

Rules

Arm AArch64: 1-2 Sockets at 16+ Cores, groups of 4 Cores below 16Counting Automatic renewal unless 90 days notice; renewal priced from then-current listRestriction BYOS to Eligible Public Clouds: register in SCC and consent to reportingCloud / BYOL Changing deployment type mid-term: use the highest valued SubscriptionRestriction Coverage requirement: every installation and deployment; SLE products counted as oneCounting Evaluation (60 days) and Developer (1 year) Subscriptions: no production useRestriction High-density virtualization: Unlimited VMs per 1-2 Sockets on every capable hostVirtualization IBM Power Sub-Capacity: Socket Pair Equivalent with rounding upPartitioning

Evidence

Accelerator count regardless of active AI use (Appendix O)Quote Automatic renewal and 90-day notice (§4.2)Quote BYOS policy and SCC registration (§8.1)Quote Coverage requirement for SUSE Products (§6.1)Quote Evaluation Subscriptions limited to 60 days (§7.1)Quote Every capable Virtualization Host must be licensed (Appendix A §6)Quote Every Core/vCPU/Socket of a Managed Instance (Appendix M §1)Quote Groups of 4 Cores below 16 Arm Cores (Appendix A §12)Quote

Sources

SUSE Product Appendices for SUSE Offerings (June 2026)Product terms SUSE public cloud Bring Your Own Subscription pagePolicy SUSE Shop: SUSE Linux Enterprise ServerOffer description SUSE Subscription Terms (July 2026)Contract