Cisco Nexus 9000 ACI Base Software License
This Cisco Nexus 9000 ACI Base software license subscription provides essential network automation and programmability for your data center infrastructure.
- Access to Core ACI Features: Unlock fundamental Application Centric Infrastructure capabilities for network management and policy enforcement.
- Subscription Term: Benefit from continuous access to software features and updates for the duration of your subscription agreement.
- Platform Compliance: Ensure your Cisco Nexus 9000 platform operates with the correct licensing, avoiding compliance issues and potential disruptions.
- Foundation for Automation: Establish the baseline for network programmability and policy-driven operations within your data center.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DCN FIXED 1G ADVANTAGE PREVIOUS ACI BASE is a platform software subscription that enables core functionalities of Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) on compatible Nexus 9000 series switches. This license provides the foundational software required to operate and manage the network fabric using ACI principles, focusing on policy-based automation and simplified operations.
This subscription is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco Nexus 9000 switches as part of their data center network. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations will find this license crucial for deploying and maintaining a programmable, policy-driven network environment, supporting application needs with greater agility and control.
- ACI Foundation: Enables the core ACI features for network virtualization and policy automation.
- Nexus 9000 Support: Specifically licensed for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches.
- Subscription Model: Provides ongoing access to software features and updates on a recurring basis.
- Simplified Operations: Facilitates policy-based management, reducing manual configuration and operational overhead.
- Enhanced Agility: Supports faster deployment of applications and services through automated network provisioning.
This Cisco ACI Base license subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their data center network with automation and policy-driven management.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation with ACI
Enable teams to automate network provisioning and management using policy-based constructs. Streamline the deployment of applications by abstracting underlying network complexity.
data center networks, private cloud deployments, hybrid cloud environments, network virtualization
Simplify Network Operations
Streamline day-to-day network operations by centralizing policy management and reducing manual configuration tasks. Automate compliance checks and reporting for network configurations.
enterprise data centers, virtualized infrastructure, converged networks, IT operations management
Enhance Network Agility and Responsiveness
Automate the delivery of network services to support dynamic application workloads. Improve the speed at which new applications and services can be rolled out to the business.
application-centric infrastructure, software-defined networking, high-performance computing, business continuity planning
Key Features
Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Base Features
Provides the core software capabilities for policy-based automation and network virtualization on Nexus 9000 switches.
Subscription Licensing
Ensures continuous access to software features, updates, and support for predictable operational costs.
Policy-Based Automation
Reduces manual configuration errors and accelerates application deployment by defining network behavior through policies.
Nexus 9000 Platform Compatibility
Specifically designed to enable ACI functionality on supported Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches.
Simplified Network Management
Centralizes network control and visibility, making it easier to manage complex data center environments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available, secure, and compliant network infrastructure to support critical trading and transactional systems, benefiting from ACI's automation and policy enforcement.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, making ACI's granular policy control and segmentation capabilities essential for protecting sensitive patient data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers leverage ACI to create agile and automated network environments that support the integration of operational technology (OT) and IT, enabling smart factory initiatives.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups use ACI to manage complex networks across distributed locations, ensuring consistent policy application and enabling rapid deployment of new services and customer-facing technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ACI?
Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) is a software-defined networking solution that provides a policy-based approach to managing data center networks. It automates network provisioning and management to align with application requirements.
What does the 'Base' license tier include?
The Base license tier typically includes the fundamental features required to operate the ACI fabric. This provides the essential programmability and policy automation capabilities for your Nexus 9000 switches.
How is this license billed?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee for the duration of the license term, which typically includes software updates and support.
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.