Cisco Nexus 3550-T FPGA Programmable Software Subscription
This Cisco Nexus 3550-T FPGA programmable software subscription provides essential access to advanced network features and ongoing software updates for one year.
- Subscription Term: One year of access to advanced software features and updates.
- Platform Focus: Specifically designed for the Cisco Nexus 3550-T FPGA-based switching platform.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks programmable capabilities and advanced functionalities for network optimization.
- Compliance & Performance: Ensures your network operates with the latest features and meets potential regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a one-year software subscription for the Cisco Nexus 3550-T FPGA-based switching platform. It grants access to advanced programmable software features, enabling enhanced network control and performance optimization.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this subscription to ensure their critical network infrastructure is up-to-date, compliant, and capable of supporting evolving business demands.
- Programmable Software Access: Enables advanced configuration and automation through FPGA programmability.
- Feature Unlock: Provides access to specialized software features not available in the base platform.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable annual billing for continuous access to software capabilities.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco Nexus 3550-T hardware, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain network compliance with up-to-date software and feature sets.
This subscription is ideal for businesses seeking to maximize the potential of their Cisco Nexus 3550-T hardware with advanced, programmable software capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate complex network tasks and configurations through the FPGA's programmable capabilities. Streamline operations and reduce manual intervention for greater efficiency.
data center operations, network virtualization, high-frequency trading environments, network function virtualization
Unlock Specialized Switching Features
Streamline the deployment of custom network functions and specialized protocols tailored to unique business requirements. Automate the integration of advanced packet processing and traffic management.
custom network solutions, specialized application delivery, performance-critical network segments, research and development labs
Ensure Software Compliance and Updates
Automate the process of staying current with the latest software releases and security patches for the Nexus 3550-T platform. Ensure continuous compliance with industry standards and vendor support requirements.
regulated industries, IT asset management, risk mitigation strategies, operational continuity planning
Key Features
FPGA Programmability
Allows for deep customization and optimization of network functions directly in hardware, reducing latency and increasing throughput.
Software Subscription Model
Provides predictable annual access to advanced features and ongoing software updates, ensuring your network remains current and supported.
Nexus 3550-T Platform Specific
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing Cisco Nexus 3550-T hardware investment.
Access to Advanced Features
Unlocks specialized capabilities for enhanced network control, automation, and performance tuning beyond standard switch functionality.
Compliance and Support
Helps maintain regulatory compliance and ensures access to vendor support for the licensed software features.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require ultra-low latency and high-throughput network performance for trading and transaction processing, which FPGA programmability can optimize.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often need highly reliable and deterministic network performance for real-time control systems and automation, benefiting from custom network functions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive data and require robust, secure, and compliant network infrastructure for critical applications and research.
Education & Research
Research institutions and universities often push the boundaries of technology, requiring flexible and programmable network solutions for advanced computing and data analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this software subscription?
This is a one-year software subscription for the Cisco Nexus 3550-T FPGA-based programmable software.
What does the FPGA programmability enable?
FPGA programmability allows for highly customized network functions, advanced packet processing, and optimized performance at the hardware level, enabling automation and specialized use cases.
Who is the target audience for this subscription?
This subscription is designed for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that utilize the Cisco Nexus 3550-T platform and require advanced programmable software capabilities for their own IT operations.
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.