Cisco Nexus 9000 Switching Subscription
This Cisco Nexus 9000 switching subscription provides ongoing access to essential software features and operational capabilities for your core network infrastructure.
- Software Access: Entitlement to the latest Cisco NX-OS software features and updates for your Nexus 9000 switches.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your network devices remain supported and functional with access to critical software.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain compliance with software licensing requirements and vendor support policies.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced networking capabilities and performance enhancements for your business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NRS OA OVER TIME - XCAT N9K SWITCHING SUBSCRIPTION is a platform software license that grants ongoing access to the NX-OS operating system and its associated features for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches. This subscription model ensures your network hardware remains current and supported, providing continuous access to software updates, security patches, and feature enhancements.
This licensing is designed for businesses that rely on Cisco Nexus 9000 switches for their data center or campus network core. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for maintaining network stability, performance, and security, ensuring their critical infrastructure operates within vendor support and licensing compliance.
- Continuous Software Access: Provides entitlement to the latest NX-OS releases and feature sets.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable, recurring cost model for software licensing.
- Platform Specific: Applies to Cisco Nexus 9000 series switching hardware.
- Compliance Management: Simplifies software license tracking and adherence to vendor agreements.
- Operational Stability: Ensures access to critical bug fixes and security advisories.
This subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable access to Cisco Nexus 9000 software features and ongoing vendor support.
What This Enables
Enable Access to Latest NX-OS Features
Enable teams to deploy and utilize the most current NX-OS software features and functionalities on their Cisco Nexus 9000 switches. This ensures optimal performance and access to advanced networking capabilities for business-critical applications.
data center operations, network core management, infrastructure modernization, application performance optimization
Maintain Software Compliance
Streamline software license management and ensure ongoing compliance with Cisco's licensing policies for Nexus 9000 hardware. This avoids potential audit issues and ensures legitimate access to all software entitlements.
IT asset management, regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, operational budgeting
Ensure Network Stability and Security
Automate the process of receiving critical security patches and bug fixes for Cisco Nexus 9000 switches. This proactive approach protects the network from vulnerabilities and ensures consistent operational stability.
network security posture, business continuity planning, incident prevention, IT operations management
Key Features
Cisco NX-OS Software Updates
Access to the latest features, performance improvements, and bug fixes for your Nexus 9000 switches, ensuring optimal network operation.
Security Patch Entitlement
Receive timely security advisories and patches to protect your network infrastructure from emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Subscription Licensing Model
Provides a predictable, recurring cost for software access, simplifying budgeting and financial planning for IT operations.
Nexus 9000 Series Compatibility
Specifically designed to support the Cisco Nexus 9000 family of switches, ensuring seamless integration with your existing hardware.
Vendor Support Access
Maintains eligibility for direct support from Cisco for software-related issues, ensuring prompt resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure network infrastructure to support critical trading and transaction systems, making continuous software support and feature access essential for compliance and performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require robust, compliant network solutions to ensure data integrity, patient privacy, and uninterrupted access to critical medical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, demanding consistent performance and protection against cyber threats to maintain production uptime.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses depend on reliable network connectivity for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, necessitating secure and up-to-date infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this subscription?
The subscription term is typically annual or multi-year, as specified at the time of purchase. It ensures continuous access to software features and support for the duration of the term.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license specifically applies to Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches. The MPN OASUB-XCAT-N9KS indicates compatibility with specific Nexus 9000 models and configurations.
What happens when the subscription expires?
Upon expiration, access to new software updates, feature enhancements, and potentially critical security patches will cease. Continued operation may be at risk without renewal.
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.