Cisco Nexus 3550-T FPGA Programmable Software Subscription, 7 Year
This 7-year Cisco Nexus 3550-T FPGA programmable software subscription provides essential access to advanced network features and ongoing support for your critical infrastructure.
- Continuous Access: Entitlement to the latest software features and updates for the Nexus 3550-T platform throughout the 7-year term.
- Operational Stability: Ensures your network hardware remains fully supported and functional, minimizing unplanned downtime risks.
- Feature Unlock: Provides access to advanced programmable capabilities enabled by the FPGA-based architecture for enhanced network control.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance by ensuring your network software is up-to-date and supported.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 7-year software subscription for the Cisco Nexus 3550-T platform, granting access to its advanced programmable features and ensuring continued operational support. The subscription model provides predictable costs and access to software updates and potential feature enhancements over its term.
This subscription is designed for businesses that utilize the Cisco Nexus 3550-T for their core network infrastructure. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies seeking to maximize the performance and programmability of their network hardware while ensuring it remains supported and compliant.
- Programmable Network Functions: Unlock the full potential of the Nexus 3550-T's FPGA capabilities for custom network programming.
- Extended Software Access: Guarantees access to software updates, patches, and potential new features for the duration of the subscription.
- Vendor Support: Provides access to Cisco's technical support resources for the licensed software.
- Lifecycle Management: Simplifies software lifecycle management with a defined subscription term.
- Predictable Budgeting: Offers a clear, subscription-based cost for software access over seven years.
This 7-year subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing guaranteed access to advanced network programmability and ongoing software support for their Cisco Nexus 3550-T infrastructure.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Programmability
Enable teams to customize and optimize network traffic flows using the FPGA-based programmability of the Nexus 3550-T. Streamline complex network configurations and automate repetitive tasks for greater operational efficiency.
high-performance computing environments, data center networks, financial trading platforms, network function virtualization
Ensure Continuous Software Access
Streamline access to critical software updates and patches for the Nexus 3550-T platform over a 7-year term. Automate the process of maintaining software currency, reducing the risk of security vulnerabilities.
enterprise network deployments, mission-critical application hosting, regulated industry environments, long-term infrastructure planning
Maintain Hardware Performance and Support
Enable teams to keep their Cisco Nexus 3550-T hardware fully supported and optimized for peak performance. Protect against unexpected operational disruptions by ensuring access to vendor support.
business-critical network infrastructure, organizations with strict uptime requirements, IT departments managing specialized hardware
Key Features
FPGA-based Programmability
Allows for highly customized and efficient network functions, enabling specialized traffic management and acceleration.
7-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to software features and support, simplifying budgeting and ensuring continuity for critical network investments.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures the network platform remains secure and performs optimally with access to the latest fixes and enhancements.
Cisco Support Entitlement
Grants access to Cisco's technical expertise for troubleshooting and guidance on the licensed software.
Predictable Cost Model
Offers a clear, fixed cost for software access over seven years, aiding financial planning and preventing unexpected expenses.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
High-frequency trading and financial services demand ultra-low latency and programmable network capabilities, making FPGA-based solutions critical for performance and compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often require specialized, high-performance connectivity and programmability for real-time data processing and control systems, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations rely on robust, secure, and high-performance networks for critical patient data and applications, where consistent uptime and advanced features are paramount.
Retail & Hospitality
Large retail and hospitality networks benefit from programmable switches to manage complex traffic, ensure reliable customer-facing services, and optimize operational data flow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Nexus 3550-T FPGA Programmable Software Subscription?
This is a 7-year subscription that grants your organization access to the advanced programmable software features of the Cisco Nexus 3550-T network switch. It ensures you receive software updates and support for the duration of the term.
Who is this subscription intended for?
This subscription is for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market companies, that use the Cisco Nexus 3550-T in their own IT infrastructure. It is for IT Managers and Professionals managing their internal networks.
What happens after the 7-year subscription ends?
After the 7-year term, you would typically need to purchase a new subscription or renewal to continue accessing software updates and support for the Nexus 3550-T platform.
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.