Cisco N9K Switching Software License - 6 Year Term
This Cisco Nexus 9000 series software license provides essential capabilities for your network infrastructure over a 6-year term.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock the full potential of your Cisco N9K switches with the latest software functionalities.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and adhere to industry standards with up-to-date software.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted network performance and stability through continuous software support and upgrades.
- Predictable Budgeting: Benefit from a fixed 6-year term subscription, simplifying IT budget planning and cost management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco Nexus 9000 (N9K) platform software license, delivered as a 6-year subscription. It provides access to essential software features and upgrade paths for your Cisco N9K switching hardware, ensuring your network operates efficiently and remains compliant.
Designed for businesses that own and operate their IT infrastructure, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing SMB and mid-market networks. It integrates directly with your Cisco N9K switches, supporting critical network functions and enabling advanced capabilities within your data center or campus environment.
- Platform Software License: Enables core and advanced features for Cisco N9K switching hardware.
- 6-Year Term Subscription: Provides long-term access to software capabilities and support.
- Upgrade Entitlement: Includes entitlement for upgrades via service, ensuring access to newer software versions.
- Network Stability: Supports continuous operation and performance of your critical network infrastructure.
- Compliance Ready: Helps meet industry regulations and internal IT policies through licensed software.
This Cisco N9K software license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking predictable costs and continuous access to essential network features.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Features
Enable teams to deploy advanced routing, switching, and security features on their Cisco N9K hardware. Streamline network operations by ensuring all necessary software capabilities are licensed and accessible.
data center networking, campus network core, network segmentation, high-performance switching
Ensure Software Compliance
Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring all Cisco N9K switching hardware operates with legitimate, up-to-date software licenses. Automate the process of maintaining software entitlements, reducing audit risks and potential penalties.
regulated environments, IT asset management, security posture management, operational audits
Support Network Upgrades
Automate the process of accessing software upgrades for Cisco N9K switches through the service entitlement. Enable teams to plan and execute network refreshes with confidence, knowing they have the right to the latest software versions.
hardware lifecycle management, network modernization, performance optimization, infrastructure refresh
Key Features
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Support
Ensures your core network switching hardware has the necessary software to operate at peak performance and security.
6-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to software features and support, simplifying budgeting and procurement cycles.
Upgrade Entitlement via Service
Guarantees access to software updates and new features as they become available, keeping your network current.
Platform Software Licensing
Unlocks the full range of capabilities designed for the N9K platform, enhancing network functionality.
Compliance and Stability
Helps maintain regulatory compliance and ensures the continuous, stable operation of your critical network infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure network infrastructure to support critical trading and customer transaction systems, often with strict compliance mandates.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on robust and compliant networks to manage sensitive patient data (PHI) and ensure uninterrupted access to critical medical systems and devices.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments demand reliable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, where downtime can lead to significant production losses.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks supporting research, administration, and student services, requiring scalable and secure infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco ELA?
An Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) is a volume licensing program from Cisco that offers simplified software licensing and often includes support and upgrade entitlements for a defined term.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco Nexus 9000 (N9K) series switches. The exact models supported are typically detailed in Cisco's product documentation for this license type.
What does 'UPGR VIA SERVICE' mean?
It means that software upgrades are provided as part of the service entitlement included with this license, ensuring you can access newer versions of the software during the 6-year term.
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.