Cisco Data Center Networking Storage License, 3 Year Term
This 3-year Cisco data center networking storage license subscription unlocks critical features for your N9300 platform, ensuring operational continuity and compliance.
- License Term: Provides 3 years of access to advanced data center networking storage features and software updates.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based billing offers predictable operational expenses for your IT budget.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for Cisco Nexus 9300 series switches, optimizing your data center infrastructure.
- Value: Ensures compliance, access to the latest features, and uninterrupted service for your critical data center operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco's data center networking storage capabilities, specifically designed for the N9300 platform. It provides access to essential software features and ongoing updates necessary for the efficient and secure operation of your data center network storage environment.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who manage their own data center infrastructure. It integrates directly with Cisco Nexus 9300 switches, ensuring that your storage networking functions optimally within your existing hardware setup.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to advanced storage networking features on Cisco N9300 switches.
- Software Updates: Includes entitlement to software updates and patches for enhanced security and performance.
- Subscription Term: A fixed 3-year term provides predictable costs and continuous access.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain compliance with industry regulations and vendor support requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your data center storage networking functions without interruption.
This Cisco license subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maintain compliant and high-performing data center storage networking.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Storage Networking Features
Enable teams to unlock specialized storage networking capabilities on their Cisco N9300 switches. Streamline data access and management for critical business applications and data storage.
on-premises data center, virtualized environments, storage area networks, network attached storage
Ensure Software Compliance and Updates
Automate the process of maintaining software compliance and accessing necessary updates for data center networking hardware. Protect against security vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to vendor support policies.
business continuity planning, IT asset management, regulatory compliance, infrastructure lifecycle management
Maintain Operational Continuity
Protect against service disruptions by ensuring continuous access to supported software features and patches. Guarantee that your data center storage network remains operational for business-critical functions.
high availability deployments, mission critical applications, IT operations management, disaster recovery planning
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to features and support, simplifying budget planning and ensuring continuous operation.
Cisco N9300 Platform Specific
Optimizes performance and compatibility for your existing Cisco Nexus 9300 data center switches.
Storage Networking Capabilities
Unlocks essential features for efficient and secure data transfer and management within your data center.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures your network is protected against vulnerabilities and benefits from the latest performance enhancements.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses, aligning with modern IT financial management practices.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and highly available data center storage networking to manage sensitive client data and execute transactions securely.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and compliance (like HIPAA) while ensuring continuous access to patient records and research data stored in their data centers.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on efficient data center storage networking for operational technology (OT) data, supply chain management, and production analytics, demanding high uptime and performance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information, necessitating secure, reliable, and compliant data storage and networking within their data centers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this license for?
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco data center networking storage features on the N9300 platform. It provides access to specific software capabilities and updates for the duration of the term.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for Cisco Nexus 9300 series switches within your data center environment.
What happens when the 3-year term ends?
Upon expiration of the 3-year term, you will need to renew the subscription to continue accessing the licensed features and software updates. Zent Networks can assist with renewal options.
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.