Cisco Nexus 5672 SBUN Platform License
The Cisco Nexus 5672 SBUN platform license provides essential software capabilities for your data center network, ensuring operational continuity and feature access.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock Layer 3 routing, Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) LAN/SAN capabilities, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet storage ports.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Benefit from a flexible billing model that aligns costs with usage and provides continuous access to software updates.
- Platform Support: This license is designed for the Cisco Nexus 5672 platform, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance for your data center infrastructure.
- Compliance and Operation: Maintain regulatory compliance and ensure uninterrupted network operations with up-to-date software and feature sets.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for the Cisco Nexus 5672 platform. It enables advanced Layer 3 routing, integrated Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) for both LAN and SAN environments, and supports 72 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet for storage connectivity. The EL2 designation indicates a specific feature set and support level.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own data center networks. It integrates directly with Cisco Nexus hardware, providing the necessary software foundation for robust network operations, data management, and storage area networks.
- Layer 3 Routing: Enables advanced routing protocols for efficient data traffic management within the data center.
- DCNM Integration: Provides centralized management for both LAN and SAN environments, simplifying network operations.
- 10G Storage Ports: Supports high-speed connectivity for storage devices, crucial for performance-intensive applications.
- Subscription Model: Offers a flexible, recurring access model for software features and updates.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco Nexus 5672 series hardware.
Secure essential data center network functionality and compliance with this Cisco Nexus platform license, designed for businesses seeking enterprise-grade performance without the overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Data Center Routing
Enable teams to implement sophisticated Layer 3 routing strategies within their data center. This ensures efficient traffic management, network segmentation, and optimal performance for critical business applications.
On-premises data centers, private cloud deployments, hybrid cloud infrastructure, network virtualization environments
Streamline Network Management
Streamline the management of both LAN and SAN environments through integrated Data Center Network Manager (DCNM). This centralized approach reduces complexity and operational overhead for IT staff.
Consolidated IT operations, multi-site network management, virtualized server environments, storage area network deployments
Optimize Storage Connectivity
Automate high-speed data transfers by enabling 72 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet for storage connectivity. This is critical for businesses running performance-sensitive applications like databases and virtualization platforms.
High-performance computing clusters, large-scale data storage solutions, mission-critical application hosting, business continuity planning
Key Features
Layer 3 Routing Capabilities
Enhances network efficiency and traffic control within the data center.
DCNM LAN/SAN Management
Simplifies and centralizes the administration of both network and storage infrastructure.
72x 10Gbps Storage Ports
Provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity for demanding storage applications.
Subscription Licensing (EL2)
Offers flexible, ongoing access to software features and support, aligning costs with business needs.
Cisco Nexus Platform Integration
Ensures seamless compatibility and optimal performance with the Nexus 5672 hardware.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-performance, reliable, and secure data center networks to handle sensitive transactions and comply with strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust and compliant networks to manage patient data (HIPAA) and support critical medical applications, demanding high availability and secure data transmission.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on efficient data center operations for production management, supply chain logistics, and IoT integration, requiring scalable and performant network infrastructure.
Education & Research
Educational institutions and research facilities manage large volumes of data and require scalable network solutions to support academic activities, research computing, and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this subscription license?
The term of the subscription is determined at the time of purchase and is typically annual or multi-year. Specific details will be outlined in your contract.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Nexus 5672 platform, identified by the MPN N5672-SBUN-P1.
What is the difference between LAN and SAN management with DCNM?
DCNM provides unified management capabilities. For LAN, it handles IP network configuration and monitoring. For SAN, it manages Fibre Channel or FCoE storage networks, ensuring connectivity and performance between servers and storage arrays.
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.