Cisco Nexus 9300 Extended Software Subscription, 7 Years
This 7-year Cisco Nexus 9300 software subscription ensures your network platform remains compliant and feature-rich, providing continuous operational excellence for your business.
- Continuous Feature Access: Unlock the latest software features and enhancements for your Cisco Nexus 9300 platform throughout the 7-year term.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to industry regulations and security standards with up-to-date software and patches.
- Operational Stability: Guarantee uninterrupted network performance and stability with ongoing software support and maintenance.
- Cost Predictability: Budget effectively with a fixed subscription cost over the 7-year period, avoiding unexpected upgrade expenses.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 7-year platform software subscription for Cisco Nexus 9300 series switches, providing access to essential software features, updates, and ongoing support. It ensures your network infrastructure operates with the latest capabilities and maintains compliance with evolving standards.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network performance, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing SMB and mid-market environments. It integrates directly with your Cisco Nexus 9300 hardware, ensuring your core network functions optimally and securely.
- Extended Software Access: Gain entitlement to all software releases and feature enhancements for the Cisco Nexus 9300 platform.
- 7-Year Term: Provides long-term planning and cost predictability for your network software licensing.
- Compliance and Security: Ensures your network meets regulatory requirements and stays protected against emerging threats with timely updates.
- Technical Support: Access to Cisco's expert technical support for software-related issues.
- Platform Optimization: Enables your network to perform at its best with optimized software versions.
This 7-year Cisco software subscription is the smart choice for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking reliable network performance and predictable costs.
What This Enables
Enable Continuous Network Feature Access
Enable teams to deploy the latest network functionalities and performance enhancements by ensuring access to all software releases for the Cisco Nexus 9300 platform. Streamline network upgrades and feature adoption without additional licensing costs during the subscription term.
on-premises data centers, core network infrastructure, high-performance computing environments, private cloud deployments
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Automate compliance with industry standards and security mandates by receiving timely software updates and patches for your Cisco Nexus 9300 switches. Protect sensitive data and avoid penalties associated with non-compliance through consistent software maintenance.
regulated industries, secure data environments, business continuity planning, IT governance frameworks
Ensure Network Stability and Uptime
Support continuous network operations by guaranteeing access to critical bug fixes and performance optimizations for the Cisco Nexus 9300 platform. Minimize unplanned downtime and reduce the burden on IT staff by having reliable software support readily available.
mission-critical applications, business-critical services, high-availability networks, operational technology environments
Key Features
7-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term cost predictability and simplifies IT budget planning for network software.
Access to Software Updates and Releases
Ensures the Cisco Nexus 9300 platform benefits from the latest features, performance improvements, and security patches.
Platform Software Licensing
Unlocks the full operational capabilities and advanced features of the Cisco Nexus 9300 series switches.
Compliance and Security Assurance
Helps maintain adherence to industry regulations and protects against emerging cyber threats through up-to-date software.
Technical Support Entitlement
Provides access to Cisco's expert support for software-related issues, minimizing operational disruptions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure, compliant, and stable network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and meet stringent regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure the continuous availability of critical systems for patient care, demanding reliable and secure network operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on robust and predictable network performance for operational technology (OT) systems, requiring stable software and security updates to prevent disruptions.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need scalable and secure networks to manage point-of-sale systems, customer data, and online services, often requiring consistent performance and compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Nexus 9300 platform software subscription?
It is a licensing model that grants you the right to use Cisco Nexus 9300 platform software and receive updates and support for a defined period, in this case, 7 years. This replaces traditional perpetual licenses with a subscription-based approach.
What hardware does this subscription apply to?
This subscription is specifically for the Cisco Nexus 9300 series of network switches. The exact compatibility should be verified against your specific hardware model.
Why is a software subscription important for network devices?
Software subscriptions ensure your network devices remain secure, compliant, and perform optimally by providing access to the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches. They also offer predictable costs over the subscription term.
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.