NEXSAN Retrospect Virtual 2026 Per-Socket Competitive Upgrade Add-On

Add per-socket licensing coverage to a Retrospect Virtual 2026 environment with a competitive-upgrade add-on measured by processor socket. This software entitlement is intended for deployments that require licensing to be added at the socket level rather than through a single server-wide metric. Its scope is specifically tied to the Retrospect Virtual 2026 product designation and competitive-upgrade licensing path. The per-socket metric matters when virtual backup infrastructure spans hosts with different processor configurations. Administrators can account for licensing by the number of processor sockets requiring coverage, which provides a clear unit for environments built around virtual machines and host-based protection. This add-on is software rather than a physical appliance, cable, or storage component. NEXSAN BAS26U1VC distinguishes itself as a socket add-on for competitive upgrades within the Retrospect Virtual 2026 range. Select it where the required licensing unit is explicitly one processor socket. Confirm the socket count and competitive-upgrade eligibility of the intended Retrospect Virtual deployment before assigning the entitlement, particularly where multiple hosts or processor generations are involved.