Cisco ACI Software License for 32 Leaf Ports 40G
This Cisco ACI software license subscription provides advanced network automation and policy enforcement for up to 32 leaf ports operating at 40G.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to essential Cisco ACI software features.
- Coverage Scope: Enables management and automation for 32 x 40G leaf ports within your Cisco ACI fabric.
- Value Proposition: Ensures compliance, unlocks advanced capabilities, and supports continued operation of your data center network.
- Billing Model: Annual subscription ensures predictable budgeting and continuous access to software updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ACI software license subscription is designed for organizations requiring advanced network automation and policy-driven infrastructure management. It specifically enables the full functionality of Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure for environments utilizing 32 leaf ports with 40G connectivity.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise environments utilize this license to gain granular control over their data center network fabric. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware, allowing for centralized management, automated provisioning, and enhanced security posture, all while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
- Automated Network Provisioning: Streamline the deployment of network services and configurations.
- Policy-Driven Management: Enforce network policies consistently across the entire data center fabric.
- Enhanced Visibility and Control: Gain deep insights into network traffic and application behavior.
- Scalability Support: Facilitates the expansion of your network infrastructure with predictable licensing.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements through standardized and auditable network configurations.
This Cisco ACI license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to modernize their data center networking with enterprise-grade automation and control without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Automated Network Deployment
Enable teams to rapidly provision and configure network resources based on application requirements. Streamline the deployment of network services, reducing manual intervention and potential errors.
data center modernization, hybrid cloud environments, network virtualization, application-centric networking
Enforce Consistent Network Policies
Streamline the application of security and quality of service policies across the entire network fabric. Automate policy enforcement to ensure compliance and maintain optimal application performance.
multi-tenant environments, regulatory compliance, security posture management, network segmentation
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Automate the collection and analysis of network telemetry data for improved troubleshooting. Gain deep visibility into traffic flows and application behavior to proactively identify and resolve issues.
network operations monitoring, performance optimization, troubleshooting workflows, infrastructure analytics
Key Features
Policy-based automation
Reduces manual configuration errors and accelerates service delivery by automating network provisioning and policy enforcement.
Centralized network management
Simplifies operations and improves consistency by providing a single point of control for the entire ACI fabric.
Application visibility and analytics
Enables proactive issue resolution and performance optimization through deep insights into network traffic and application behavior.
Integrated security framework
Enhances the security posture of the data center by enabling granular micro-segmentation and consistent policy application.
Subscription-based licensing
Provides predictable costs, continuous access to software updates and support, and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure, compliant, and performant networks to handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, making ACI's policy-driven automation and segmentation critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating robust network segmentation and security controls that Cisco ACI provides.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require reliable and automated network operations to support critical production systems, where ACI's agility and control are beneficial for managing complex IT/OT convergence.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups manage large, distributed networks and require efficient provisioning and consistent policy application to support point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ACI?
Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) is a software-defined networking solution that provides a policy-driven approach to automating and managing data center networks. It simplifies operations, enhances agility, and improves security.
What does this license enable?
This license enables the full functionality of Cisco ACI for managing up to 32 leaf ports operating at 40Gbps. It unlocks features for automated provisioning, policy enforcement, and network visibility.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based software license, typically renewed annually, providing continuous access to software updates and support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.