Cisco DNA Center Switching NX-OS Software Subscription
This 3-year Cisco NX-OS software subscription provides essential platform licensing for your DC switching infrastructure, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of uninterrupted access to Cisco's NX-OS software features and updates.
- Billing Model: A predictable subscription ensures you always have the latest software capabilities without large upfront costs.
- Platform Focus: Specifically designed for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches in data center environments.
- Value Proposition: Maintain compliance, enhance network security, and ensure optimal performance with up-to-date software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco WPA (Wired Policy Assurance) subscription provides platform licensing for Cisco's NX-OS software, specifically for Nexus 9000 Series switches in data center deployments. It ensures your network infrastructure remains compliant, secure, and capable of running the latest features for the duration of the subscription term.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this subscription to manage their core data center switching hardware. It fits into their existing network stack, providing the necessary software entitlements for operational continuity and access to advanced network management and security capabilities.
- Software Entitlement: Grants the right to use Cisco NX-OS software on supported Nexus 9000 Series switches.
- Subscription Term: Covers a defined 3-year period, ensuring continuous access to software.
- Feature Access: Unlocks specific features and functionalities within the NX-OS operating system.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain a compliant software posture by using licensed and supported versions.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees the ability to operate and manage critical network infrastructure.
For businesses needing reliable data center network operations, this Cisco NX-OS subscription offers essential software access and compliance assurance at a predictable cost.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Management Features
Enable teams to utilize advanced features within Cisco NX-OS for enhanced network visibility, automation, and control. Streamline the management of complex data center switching environments, reducing manual configuration efforts.
data center operations, network infrastructure management, IT operations, server room environments
Ensure Software Compliance and Support
Streamline the process of maintaining software license compliance for critical network hardware. Automate the renewal and management of subscriptions to avoid lapses in support and access to security patches.
IT asset management, regulatory compliance, network security posture, operational risk mitigation
Maintain Network Performance and Stability
Enable teams to access the latest software updates and patches, ensuring optimal performance and stability of Cisco Nexus switches. Protect against potential downtime caused by unsupported software versions.
business continuity planning, IT infrastructure stability, network uptime assurance, performance optimization
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and ensures continuous access to software features and support for three years.
NX-OS Software Access
Unlocks the full capabilities of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches for data center operations.
Platform Licensing
Ensures proper licensing for the specific hardware platform, maintaining compliance and avoiding operational risks.
Subscription Billing
Offers a cost-effective and manageable way to access essential software without large upfront capital expenditures.
Data Center Focus
Tailored for the demands and specific requirements of modern data center network environments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure data center networks to support critical trading and customer operations, necessitating licensed and supported software.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers handle sensitive patient data and require robust, compliant, and continuously available network infrastructure for EMR systems and medical devices.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable and secure data center networks for operational technology (OT) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, demanding consistent performance and uptime.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses depend on their data centers for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications, requiring reliable network connectivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco WPA?
WPA stands for Wired Policy Assurance. This specific product is a platform software subscription for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches, providing licensing and feature access for data center environments.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches used in data center deployments.
What is the benefit of a subscription license over a perpetual one?
Subscription licenses offer predictable costs, easier budgeting, and ensure you always have access to the latest software features and updates without large upfront investments.
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.