Cisco 3rd Gen FI Per Port License for B-Series, FEX, or C-DI
This Cisco 3rd Gen FI per port license subscription unlocks critical connectivity for your B-Series, FEX, or C-DI devices, ensuring your network operates at peak performance.
- Access to: Full network functionality and advanced features for connected devices.
- Coverage for: Essential port licensing required for specific Cisco hardware integrations.
- Protection against: Network disruptions caused by licensing non-compliance.
- Entitlement to: Continued operation and support for your Cisco infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco 3rd Gen FI per port license is a subscription-based software license designed to enable connectivity for specific Cisco hardware, including B-Series servers, Fabric Extenders (FEX), or Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDI) devices within your network infrastructure.
It is intended for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to ensure their Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) environment is properly licensed for optimal performance and feature utilization, integrating seamlessly with existing data center or network closets.
- Enhanced Connectivity: Enables reliable data flow between your Cisco Fabric Interconnect (FI) and connected B-Series, FEX, or C-DI components.
- Subscription Model: Provides predictable costs and access to the latest software features and updates.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network adheres to Cisco's licensing requirements, avoiding potential operational disruptions.
- Scalability: Allows for flexible expansion of network connectivity as your business needs grow.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to the full suite of capabilities offered by the Cisco FI platform for the licensed ports.
This Cisco license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to maintain a compliant and fully functional Cisco network environment without the overhead of managing complex licensing agreements.
What This Enables
Enable Network Device Connectivity
Enable teams to connect Cisco B-Series servers, Fabric Extenders, or C-DI devices to their Cisco Fabric Interconnect. This ensures seamless data flow and full utilization of network resources for critical business applications.
Data center operations, network infrastructure management, server virtualization deployments
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Streamline the process of adhering to Cisco's licensing requirements for specific hardware integrations. This prevents potential service interruptions or audit issues, ensuring your IT environment remains compliant and secure.
IT asset management, regulatory compliance, infrastructure lifecycle management
Support Infrastructure Expansion
Automate the activation of new network ports required for expanding your Cisco UCS environment. This allows for agile scaling of your infrastructure to meet evolving business demands without delays.
Business growth initiatives, technology refresh cycles, capacity planning
Key Features
Per Port Licensing
Provides granular control and cost management by licensing only the necessary ports for your specific hardware connections.
Subscription Term
Offers predictable budgeting and continuous access to software updates and support throughout the license term.
B-Series, FEX, C-DI Support
Guarantees compatibility and enables essential connectivity for a range of critical Cisco server and networking hardware.
Cisco Fabric Interconnect Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Cisco FI to activate and manage port capabilities.
3rd Generation Platform
Leverages the latest advancements in Cisco's FI technology for enhanced performance and reliability.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and compliant IT infrastructure to manage sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making adherence to vendor licensing critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data security and operational uptime for patient care systems, necessitating compliant and fully functional network hardware.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and predictable network performance for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, where licensing ensures uninterrupted connectivity.
Education & Research
Educational institutions and research facilities often manage large, complex networks and require cost-effective, scalable solutions that remain compliant with vendor requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco 3rd Gen FI Per Port License?
This is a subscription license from Cisco that enables specific ports on your Fabric Interconnect (FI) to connect to devices like B-Series servers, Fabric Extenders (FEX), or other Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDI) enabled hardware.
What does this license enable?
It unlocks the capability for your Cisco FI to communicate with and manage the connected B-Series, FEX, or C-DI devices, ensuring full functionality and compliance for those connections.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined term and typically includes access to updates and support during that period.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.