Cisco FI Per Port License for C-Direct Connectivity
Unlock essential C-Direct connectivity for your Cisco Fabric Interconnects with this per-port subscription license, ensuring seamless integration and operational continuity.
- Feature Access: Gain the necessary entitlements to connect your Cisco Fabric Interconnects to the C-Direct service.
- Subscription Term: This license is provided on a subscription basis, offering flexible and scalable access to required functionality.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements for specific connectivity features.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your network infrastructure can properly interface with C-Direct services without interruption.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Fabric Interconnect (FI) per-port license is a software subscription that enables connectivity to the C-Direct service. It provides the necessary authorization and feature enablement for each port on your Cisco FI platform to establish and maintain connections with C-Direct, ensuring full functionality and compliance.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to integrate their on-premises Cisco UCS infrastructure with cloud-based services or management platforms via C-Direct. It is essential for environments that require specific, licensed pathways for data exchange and management.
- Enables C-Direct Connectivity: Unlocks the specific ports on your Cisco FI for secure and authorized connection to C-Direct.
- Subscription-Based: Offers a flexible, recurring licensing model that aligns with operational needs and budget cycles.
- Per-Port Licensing: Provides granular control and cost management by licensing connectivity on an individual port basis.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures your Cisco environment adheres to vendor licensing terms for advanced features.
- Scalable Access: Allows businesses to scale their C-Direct integration as their network requirements evolve.
This Cisco per-port license is the ideal solution for businesses needing to ensure compliant and functional C-Direct connectivity within their existing Cisco infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable C-Direct Service Integration
Enable teams to establish secure and compliant connections between their Cisco Fabric Interconnects and the C-Direct platform. Streamline the process of integrating essential management and data services.
Data center operations, hybrid cloud deployments, network infrastructure management, IT service integration
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of ensuring all Cisco Fabric Interconnect ports used for C-Direct connectivity are properly licensed. Protect against potential service disruptions or audit issues stemming from licensing non-compliance.
IT asset management, regulatory compliance, infrastructure lifecycle management, risk mitigation
Unlock Advanced Connectivity Features
Unlock the full capabilities of your Cisco Fabric Interconnects for C-Direct communication. Provide IT professionals with the necessary entitlements to utilize advanced features for enhanced network control and visibility.
Network performance optimization, IT resource provisioning, advanced network monitoring, infrastructure modernization
Key Features
Per-Port Licensing Model
Provides granular control and cost-effectiveness by licensing only the specific ports required for C-Direct connectivity.
Subscription Term
Offers flexibility and predictable costs, allowing businesses to scale their C-Direct integration as needed without large upfront capital expenditures.
C-Direct Connectivity Enablement
Ensures that your Cisco Fabric Interconnects are authorized and fully functional for communication with the C-Direct service.
Compliance Assurance
Helps maintain adherence to Cisco's licensing policies, preventing potential service interruptions or compliance-related issues.
Platform Software License
Grants the necessary software rights to utilize specific features on the Cisco FI platform for C-Direct integration.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and secure connectivity solutions to manage sensitive data and adhere to strict regulatory standards like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure the availability and security of patient data, necessitating reliable and authorized network integrations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on integrated IT and OT systems for operational efficiency and require secure, stable connections for data acquisition and control systems.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large networks and diverse user populations, requiring scalable and compliant solutions for data management and access to research platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco FI Per Port License for C-Direct?
This is a software subscription license from Cisco that authorizes individual ports on your Fabric Interconnect (FI) to connect to the C-Direct service. It ensures compliance and enables specific functionalities for this integration.
What does 'C-Direct' refer to in this context?
C-Direct typically refers to a Cisco service or platform that facilitates direct connectivity, management, or data exchange, often between on-premises infrastructure and cloud services or Cisco's management systems.
Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?
This license is provided on a subscription basis, meaning it is billed recurringly for the duration of the term, offering flexibility for ongoing use.
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.