Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Software Subscription 5-Year
This 5-year Cisco software subscription provides essential platform capabilities and ongoing support for your Nexus 3000 Series data center switches, ensuring continuous operation and feature access.
- Platform Access: Entitlement to utilize the full feature set of the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series platform.
- Subscription Term: Guarantees access and support for a defined 5-year period, simplifying budget planning.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains software currency and compliance with vendor licensing requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures continued access to critical network functions and vendor support for uninterrupted service.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 5-year Cisco software subscription license for the Nexus 3000 Series data center switching platform. It provides access to the core operating system features and entitlements necessary for the platform's functionality and ongoing operation.
Designed for businesses utilizing Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches in their data center or core network environments, this subscription ensures that IT teams have the necessary software capabilities and vendor support to maintain network performance and stability.
- Feature Entitlement: Unlocks the full suite of software features for Nexus 3000 Series switches.
- Subscription Model: Provides predictable costs over a 5-year term with ratable billing.
- Platform Support: Includes access to software updates and vendor technical assistance.
- Compliance Management: Helps maintain software licensing compliance within your IT infrastructure.
- Network Stability: Ensures continued access to essential network operating system functionalities.
This Cisco software subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking predictable costs and continuous access to essential network features for their data center switches.
What This Enables
Enable Full Nexus 3000 Series Functionality
Enable teams to utilize the complete feature set of their Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches, including advanced routing, security, and management capabilities. Streamline network operations by ensuring all software functionalities are accessible and properly licensed.
data center operations, core network infrastructure, network device management, IT asset lifecycle
Maintain Software Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining software license compliance for critical network hardware, avoiding potential audits or service disruptions. Ensure continuous adherence to vendor licensing terms and conditions throughout the subscription period.
IT governance, risk management, regulatory adherence, technology asset tracking
Guarantee 5-Year Operational Continuity
Provide predictable access to software updates and vendor support for a defined 5-year term, eliminating the need for frequent license renewals. Streamline IT budgeting and planning with a fixed-term subscription for essential network software.
long-term IT planning, infrastructure stability, predictable operational expenses, technology roadmapping
Key Features
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software features and support for a defined period, simplifying budget and lifecycle management.
Nexus 3000 Series Platform Access
Unlocks the full range of software capabilities for Cisco's Nexus 3000 Series data center switches, enabling advanced network functions.
Ratable Billing
Allows for more manageable financial planning with subscription-based billing over the 5-year term.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures the network infrastructure remains current with the latest software releases, addressing security vulnerabilities and performance enhancements.
Vendor Support Entitlement
Grants access to Cisco's technical assistance for software-related issues, minimizing downtime and accelerating problem resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure network infrastructure to support trading, transactions, and sensitive data, making continuous software support and compliance critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require robust, reliable network systems to support critical medical applications and maintain HIPAA compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments depend on stable and predictable network performance for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, where downtime can halt production.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on network uptime for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, where disruptions impact revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco WPA subscription?
A Cisco WPA (Works with Cisco) subscription is a licensing model that provides access to software features and support for specific Cisco hardware platforms, like the Nexus 3000 Series, for a defined period.
What does 'OA RATABLE COMP' mean?
OA typically refers to 'On-Account' or 'Orderable Asset', indicating it's a purchasable item. 'Ratable' suggests the billing can be prorated or spread over time. 'COMP' likely means 'Component' or 'Compliance'.
What hardware does this license apply to?
Based on the MPN, this subscription applies to Cisco Nexus 3000 Series (NX3K) data center switches.
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.