Cisco Fabric Interconnect Per-Port License for X/C-Series or FEX
This Cisco per-port license subscription enables enhanced connectivity and feature access for your Fabric Interconnects, ensuring your network infrastructure operates at peak performance.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock the full suite of capabilities designed for your Cisco X/C-Series servers and Fabric Extenders.
- Subscription Term: Enjoy continuous access to licensed features and updates for the duration of your subscription.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain licensing compliance with Cisco's official per-port entitlement for critical network components.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantee uninterrupted network services by adhering to Cisco's licensing requirements for connected devices.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco per-port software license subscription for Fabric Interconnects (FI) that enables connectivity to Cisco UCS X-Series or Cisco UCS C-Series servers, as well as Fabric Extenders (FEX). It provides the necessary entitlement to integrate these compute and I/O components into your data center network fabric.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing and expanding their Cisco UCS infrastructure. It ensures that each port connecting to supported hardware is properly licensed, facilitating compliance and full feature utilization within their own network environment.
- Per-Port Entitlement: Licenses individual ports on the Fabric Interconnect for connecting specific Cisco hardware.
- X/C-Series and FEX Support: Specifically enables connectivity to Cisco UCS X-Series, C-Series servers, and Fabric Extenders.
- Subscription Billing: Provided as a subscription, offering predictable costs and continuous access to licensed functionality.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to the full feature set required for seamless integration and operation of connected devices.
- Compliance and Audit Ready: Ensures your network infrastructure adheres to Cisco's licensing policies, simplifying audits.
This Cisco per-port license subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing to ensure compliant and fully functional connectivity for their Cisco UCS infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Full Server Connectivity
Enable teams to connect Cisco UCS X-Series or C-Series servers to the network fabric without licensing concerns. Streamline the integration of new compute resources, ensuring all ports are properly entitled for optimal performance.
data center operations, server virtualization, network infrastructure management, private cloud deployments
Expand Fabric Extender Integration
Streamline the process of integrating Cisco Fabric Extenders (FEX) into the existing network architecture. Automate the licensing process for FEX connections, ensuring compliance and full functionality across your I/O infrastructure.
network edge expansion, data center I/O consolidation, distributed network architectures
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Automate the tracking and management of per-port licenses for critical network hardware. Protect against potential service disruptions and audit failures by ensuring all connections adhere to Cisco's licensing requirements.
IT asset management, regulatory compliance, network operations, infrastructure lifecycle management
Key Features
Per-port licensing model
Ensures granular control and compliance for each connection to Cisco UCS servers and FEX.
Subscription-based
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to licensed features and support.
Support for X/C-Series and FEX
Guarantees compatibility and unlocks full functionality for specific Cisco hardware integrations.
Cisco platform integration
Leverages Cisco's established ecosystem for reliable and efficient data center networking.
Compliance assurance
Helps organizations avoid penalties and service disruptions by adhering to vendor licensing terms.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and highly available network infrastructure to support critical trading, transaction, and customer service operations, making adherence to vendor licensing paramount.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict compliance with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and properly licensed IT infrastructure to protect sensitive patient data and ensure uninterrupted clinical operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable and efficient network connectivity for production systems, IoT devices, and supply chain management, where licensing compliance ensures operational continuity and prevents costly downtime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks supporting research, administration, and student services, requiring scalable and cost-effective solutions that maintain licensing integrity for all connected devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a per-port license for Cisco Fabric Interconnects?
A per-port license is an entitlement from Cisco that authorizes a specific port on a Fabric Interconnect to connect to and manage supported devices like UCS servers or Fabric Extenders. It ensures compliance and unlocks necessary features for that connection.
What is the term of this license?
This license is provided on a subscription basis. The specific term duration will be defined at the time of purchase, offering continuous access to the licensed capabilities for that period.
Can this license be used for non-Cisco hardware?
No, this specific license is designed and validated by Cisco for connecting Cisco UCS X-Series or C-Series servers and Fabric Extenders (FEX) to Cisco Fabric Interconnects. It is not intended for third-party hardware.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.