Cisco Fabric Interconnect Per Port License for UCS B/X/C-Series and FEX
This Cisco Fabric Interconnect per port license subscription provides essential connectivity for your UCS B/X/C-Series servers and Fabric Extenders, ensuring full operational capability for your data center.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to per-port licensing for Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects.
- Hardware Compatibility: Enables connectivity for Cisco UCS B-Series, X-Series, and C-Series servers, plus Fabric Extenders (FEX).
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks critical port functionalities required for server and FEX integration within the UCS environment.
- Compliance and Operation: Ensures your Cisco UCS infrastructure remains compliant and fully operational with the necessary port licenses.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco per-port software license subscription for Fabric Interconnects (FI). It is designed to enable and manage connectivity for specific ports on your Cisco UCS B-Series, X-Series, and C-Series servers, as well as Fabric Extenders (FEX). The subscription model ensures you have continuous access to the required licensing for these connections.
This license is crucial for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing Cisco UCS environments. It fits into the core networking and server infrastructure, directly impacting the ability to connect and manage compute resources within the data center.
- Per-Port Licensing: Grants specific port entitlements for connecting UCS servers and FEX devices.
- Subscription Model: Provides ongoing access to licensing benefits on a recurring basis.
- UCS Integration: Essential for integrating Cisco UCS B/X/C-Series servers and FEX with Fabric Interconnects.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your network and server infrastructure function without licensing-related interruptions.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements for UCS deployments.
Ensure your Cisco UCS environment is properly licensed and fully functional with this essential per-port subscription, designed for efficient SMB and mid-market data center management.
What This Enables
Enable UCS Server and FEX Connectivity
Enable teams to connect Cisco UCS B/X/C-Series servers and Fabric Extenders to their Fabric Interconnects. Streamline the process of activating network ports required for compute resource integration.
data center operations, server virtualization, network infrastructure management, private cloud deployments
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining compliance with Cisco's per-port licensing requirements for UCS environments. Protect against potential service disruptions or audit issues stemming from licensing gaps.
IT asset management, regulatory compliance, infrastructure lifecycle management, risk mitigation
Support Infrastructure Expansion
Support organizations deploying new Cisco UCS servers or Fabric Extenders by ensuring the necessary port licenses are readily available. Streamline the onboarding of new hardware into the existing UCS fabric.
scalability planning, hardware refresh cycles, IT capacity management, technology upgrades
Key Features
Cisco Fabric Interconnect Per Port License
Provides the necessary entitlement to activate and manage specific ports on your Cisco Fabric Interconnects for UCS server and FEX connectivity.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to licensing, ensuring your infrastructure remains up-to-date and compliant without large upfront capital outlays.
Compatibility with UCS B/X/C-Series and FEX
Ensures seamless integration and full functionality when connecting Cisco's various server models and Fabric Extenders to your UCS environment.
Compliance and Feature Access
Guarantees that your Cisco UCS deployment adheres to licensing regulations and unlocks all necessary features for optimal performance and management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and highly available IT infrastructure to manage sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted trading and customer service operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain strict data privacy and security compliance (e.g., HIPAA) while ensuring continuous access to critical patient information and operational systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable and efficient IT systems for production, supply chain management, and real-time data processing, demanding high uptime and reliable connectivity.
Education & Research
Educational institutions and research facilities manage large volumes of data and require scalable, cost-effective IT solutions to support academic and research endeavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Fabric Interconnect per port license?
This license enables specific port functionalities on Cisco Fabric Interconnects, allowing them to connect and manage Cisco UCS B-Series, X-Series, and C-Series servers, as well as Fabric Extenders (FEX).
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay on a recurring basis to maintain access to the licensing benefits and ensure continued compliance and operation.
What happens if I don't have the correct licenses?
Operating without the required licenses can lead to compliance issues, potential service disruptions, and limited access to features, impacting the stability and performance of your Cisco UCS environment.
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.