Cisco Nexus 9000 Switching Subscription
This Cisco Nexus 9000 switching subscription provides essential platform licensing for advanced network capabilities and ongoing operational support.
- Platform Licensing: Access to core software features and functionalities for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches.
- Subscription Term: Provides continuous access to software updates, security patches, and technical support for the licensed duration.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network infrastructure operates with licensed, up-to-date software, meeting regulatory and operational standards.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced networking capabilities and performance enhancements for your critical data center or campus network.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NRS OA UP FRONT - XCAT N9K SWITCHING SUBSCRIPTION is a platform software license that grants access to essential features and ongoing support for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches. This subscription model ensures your network hardware remains compliant and functional with up-to-date software and security patches.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity and security of data center core, aggregation, or access layer switching environments.
- Software Access: Grants entitlement to the Cisco NX-OS software and its associated features for Nexus 9000 platforms.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a recurring subscription basis, providing predictable costs for software access and support.
- Hardware Compatibility: Specifically designed for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches, ensuring seamless integration.
- Continuous Updates: Includes access to software updates, bug fixes, and security advisories to maintain network health.
- Operational Continuity: Supports the ongoing operation and management of your network infrastructure with licensed software.
This Cisco Nexus 9000 subscription is the ideal choice for businesses seeking to maintain compliant, secure, and fully functional network hardware without the burden of perpetual license management.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Features
Enable teams to utilize the full suite of advanced features and functionalities available on Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches. Streamline network operations and enhance performance with licensed software capabilities.
data center core, network aggregation, campus access layer, enterprise network management
Ensure Software Compliance
Automate compliance with software licensing requirements for critical network hardware. Maintain an auditable and legitimate software footprint, avoiding potential penalties or operational interruptions.
regulated environments, IT asset management, network infrastructure lifecycle, operational audits
Maintain Operational Continuity
Support the continued operation and stability of your network infrastructure with access to software updates and security patches. Protect against vulnerabilities and ensure consistent performance.
business-critical networks, IT operations continuity, risk mitigation, ongoing network maintenance
Key Features
Cisco NX-OS Software Access
Gain access to the core operating system and advanced features required for Cisco Nexus 9000 switches.
Subscription-based Licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software without large upfront capital outlays.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures your network devices are protected against emerging threats and benefit from performance improvements.
Compliance Assurance
Helps maintain regulatory compliance and avoid risks associated with unlicensed or outdated software.
Nexus 9000 Series Compatibility
Guarantees that the license is specifically designed for and compatible with your Cisco Nexus 9000 hardware.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure network infrastructure to support critical trading and transaction systems, demanding up-to-date software and compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain secure and compliant networks for patient data, necessitating reliable hardware and software with continuous updates to meet HIPAA and other regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on robust network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, requiring stable and secure platforms that can be updated without disrupting production.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks for students and staff, benefiting from subscription models that provide access to advanced features and ongoing support for budget predictability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a platform software subscription license?
A platform software subscription license grants you the right to use specific software features and receive updates for a defined period, typically billed on a recurring basis. It ensures your hardware remains current and supported.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, OALIC-XCAT-N9KS, is for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches. It is designed to enable the software functionalities on these platforms.
Why is a subscription model beneficial for network software?
Subscription models offer predictable costs, continuous access to the latest features and security updates, and often include technical support, simplifying IT asset management and ensuring operational continuity.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.