Cisco FI Per Port License for C-Direct Connectivity
This Cisco per-port license unlocks C-Direct connectivity, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and compliantly.
- Feature Access: Enables specific C-Direct connectivity features on your Cisco Fabric Interconnect.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains adherence to Cisco's licensing requirements for advanced network functions.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to C-Direct connectivity features for the duration of your subscription.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures uninterrupted functionality of critical network services reliant on C-Direct.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Fabric Interconnect (FI) per-port license is a subscription-based software entitlement designed to enable connectivity to Cisco's C-Direct services. It unlocks specific functionalities required for your network infrastructure to interface with C-Direct, ensuring proper operation and feature access.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to maintain compliance and operational integrity within their Cisco UCS environments. It is essential for environments that require C-Direct integration for data center management or advanced networking capabilities.
- Subscription Licensing: Operates on a recurring subscription model for predictable budgeting.
- Per-Port Enablement: Activates C-Direct connectivity on a per-port basis for granular control.
- Cisco UCS Compatibility: Specifically designed for Cisco Fabric Interconnects within the UCS ecosystem.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to advanced features and services facilitated by C-Direct integration.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures your environment meets Cisco's licensing standards for supported operation.
This Cisco license is the right choice for businesses needing to ensure compliant and functional C-Direct integration within their Cisco data center infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable C-Direct Network Integration
Enable teams to integrate their Cisco Fabric Interconnect with Cisco's C-Direct services. Streamline network management and enhance data center operations through licensed connectivity.
data center operations, network infrastructure management, Cisco UCS deployments, IT service delivery
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring all required per-port licenses for C-Direct connectivity are in place. Automate the process of entitlement for critical network functions.
IT asset management, regulatory adherence, infrastructure lifecycle management, operational risk mitigation
Unlock Advanced Fabric Interconnect Features
Automate the activation of advanced features on Cisco Fabric Interconnects that rely on C-Direct integration. Provide IT professionals with the necessary tools for enhanced network control and visibility.
network performance optimization, advanced data center services, infrastructure modernization, IT resource allocation
Key Features
Per-port licensing model
Provides granular control and cost management for C-Direct connectivity features on your Cisco FI.
Subscription-based entitlement
Ensures continuous access to C-Direct features and ongoing support for predictable budgeting.
C-Direct integration enablement
Unlocks the necessary functionality for your Cisco Fabric Interconnect to interface with Cisco's C-Direct services.
Cisco UCS ecosystem compatibility
Designed to work seamlessly with your existing Cisco Fabric Interconnect hardware.
Compliance assurance
Helps maintain adherence to Cisco's licensing policies, avoiding potential operational or support issues.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and highly available network infrastructure to manage sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted trading and client services.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict compliance with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and reliable IT systems for patient data management and operational efficiency.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems to manage production, logistics, and supply chains.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have stringent requirements for IT infrastructure security, compliance, and long-term operational stability to serve citizens effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco FI Per Port License for C-Direct Connectivity?
This is a subscription license that enables specific ports on your Cisco Fabric Interconnect (FI) to connect and communicate with Cisco's C-Direct services. It ensures you have the proper entitlement for these advanced networking functions.
How is this license billed?
This license operates on a subscription billing model, meaning you will be billed recurringly for the duration of your chosen subscription term.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for Cisco Fabric Interconnect (FI) modules within the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) environment.
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.