Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Modular Platform License
Unlock advanced network capabilities and ensure continuous operation for your Cisco Nexus 9000 modular platform with a perpetual Premier LAN entitlement.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain entitlement to Premier LAN features for enhanced network control and visibility.
- Continuous Operation: Maintain full functionality and support for your core network infrastructure.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensure your network adheres to necessary licensing requirements and vendor standards.
- Predictable Investment: Secure perpetual access to software features, avoiding future upgrade costs for core functionality.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a perpetual software license entitlement for Cisco's Nexus 9000 modular series switches, specifically the 8-16 slot configurations. It grants access to the Premier LAN feature set, providing advanced network management, security, and operational capabilities essential for enterprise-grade data centers and campus networks.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB, mid-market, and enterprise organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It ensures that their Cisco Nexus 9000 modular platforms are fully licensed, compliant, and equipped with the necessary software features for optimal performance and security.
- Premier LAN Features: Unlocks advanced routing, security, and visibility capabilities.
- Perpetual Entitlement: Provides permanent access to the licensed software features.
- Modular Platform Support: Specifically designed for Cisco Nexus 9000 modular chassis.
- Compliance and Stability: Ensures licensing is current, avoiding operational disruptions.
- Scalable Network Foundation: Supports complex and growing network demands.
This perpetual license is the ideal choice for businesses needing to ensure their Cisco Nexus 9000 modular network infrastructure is fully functional and compliant.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Control
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated routing protocols and advanced traffic management policies. Streamline network segmentation and enhance security posture with granular control over data flow.
data center networking, campus network core, network virtualization, high-performance computing
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining accurate software entitlements for critical network hardware. Prevent potential disruptions or audit findings by securing perpetual access to required features.
regulated environments, IT asset management, network infrastructure lifecycle, operational stability
Enhance Network Visibility and Monitoring
Provide IT professionals with deeper insights into network traffic patterns and device performance. Improve troubleshooting efficiency and proactively identify potential issues before they impact users.
network operations centers, performance monitoring, security incident response, infrastructure management
Key Features
Premier LAN Feature Set
Access to advanced routing, security, and visibility features essential for modern data centers and campus networks.
Perpetual License
Provides permanent entitlement to the software features, eliminating recurring subscription costs for core functionality.
Modular Chassis Support
Specifically designed and validated for Cisco Nexus 9000 8-16 slot modular platforms.
Compliance Assurance
Ensures your network infrastructure is properly licensed, mitigating risks of non-compliance and operational interruptions.
Scalability Foundation
Supports the growth and evolving demands of your business network infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available, secure, and compliant network infrastructure to support critical trading and transactional operations, often necessitating advanced features like those in Premier LAN.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and must adhere to strict regulations like HIPAA, demanding secure, reliable, and auditable network environments.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require robust and reliable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, benefiting from advanced traffic management and security features.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions manage large, complex networks with diverse user needs and significant data flows, requiring scalable and feature-rich solutions for efficient operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual license?
A perpetual license grants you the right to use the software indefinitely. Unlike subscriptions, you pay once for the license and own the right to use that specific version of the software forever.
What is the Cisco Nexus 9000 modular platform?
The Cisco Nexus 9000 series modular switches are high-performance, scalable network platforms designed for data center and campus environments. The modular chassis allow for flexible configurations and expansion.
What does 'Premier LAN' entitlement include?
Premier LAN entitlement typically includes a comprehensive set of advanced features for routing, security, quality of service, and network visibility beyond basic functionality. Specific features are detailed in Cisco's product documentation.
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.