Cisco Nexus 9300 Series Foundation Perpetual License
Unlock essential network capabilities with the Cisco Nexus 9300 Series Foundation Perpetual License, providing foundational software access for your core infrastructure.
- Foundation Access: Entitlement to core software features and functionalities for Nexus 9300 Series switches.
- Perpetual Rights: Gain permanent access to the licensed software features without recurring subscription fees.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain software licensing compliance, avoiding risks associated with unauthorized use.
- Operational Stability: Ensure continued operation and access to critical network services for business continuity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Nexus 9300 Series Foundation Perpetual License provides the fundamental software capabilities required to operate and manage your Cisco Nexus 9300 Series switches. It grants perpetual rights to the foundational feature set, ensuring long-term access and operational stability for your network infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to ensure their network hardware is properly licensed and equipped with essential functionalities. It integrates directly with the Cisco Nexus 9300 Series platform, forming the bedrock of their data center or campus network deployments.
- Perpetual Software Rights: Own the license indefinitely, eliminating ongoing subscription costs for foundational features.
- Core Network Functionality: Access essential software features for routing, switching, and network management.
- Hardware Compatibility: Specifically designed for the Cisco Nexus 9300 Series platform.
- Compliance Management: Simplifies software license tracking and ensures adherence to Cisco's licensing policies.
- Foundation for Growth: Provides a stable software base upon which additional features or services can be added.
This perpetual license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking cost-effective, long-term access to essential network software for their Cisco Nexus infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Network Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage Cisco Nexus 9300 Series switches with essential routing and switching capabilities. Streamline network operations by ensuring core functionalities are properly licensed and accessible.
Data center deployments, campus network infrastructure, network core upgrades, server virtualization environments
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining software license compliance for critical network hardware. Protect your organization from potential audits and service interruptions due to licensing gaps.
IT asset management, regulatory compliance initiatives, network infrastructure audits, risk mitigation strategies
Support Long-Term Network Stability
Provide continuous access to foundational software features, ensuring the long-term stability and operational readiness of your network. Guarantee uninterrupted service for critical business applications reliant on the Nexus platform.
Business continuity planning, IT infrastructure lifecycle management, mission-critical application support, network performance assurance
Key Features
Perpetual License
Gain permanent ownership of the software rights, eliminating recurring subscription costs and providing long-term cost predictability.
Nexus 9300 Series Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing or planned Cisco Nexus 9300 Series switches.
Foundation Software Feature Set
Access to the core functionalities required for robust network operation, management, and connectivity.
Compliance Assurance
Helps maintain a compliant software environment, reducing the risk of penalties and operational disruptions.
Simplified Management
Facilitates easier IT asset management by providing clear, perpetual entitlement for essential network software.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and compliant network infrastructure to support critical trading platforms and sensitive customer data, making perpetual licensing for core network devices a strategic choice.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on uninterrupted network connectivity for patient care systems and must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating stable and compliant network hardware.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require robust and stable network solutions for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, where long-term hardware and software predictability is essential.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses rely on consistent network performance for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, where operational stability is paramount.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual license?
A perpetual license grants you the right to use the software indefinitely. Unlike subscription licenses, there are no recurring fees for the use of the licensed features.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Nexus 9300 Series platform, providing foundational software capabilities for these switches.
Does this license include software updates and support?
This license provides perpetual rights to the foundational software features as they exist at the time of purchase. Ongoing software updates, patches, and technical support are typically managed through separate Cisco Smart Net Total Care contracts.
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.