Cisco Nexus 9500 Premier Term License, 5 Years
This 5-year Cisco Nexus 9500 Premier Term license unlocks advanced network capabilities and ensures continuous support for your critical infrastructure.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock the full potential of your Cisco Nexus 9500 platform with enhanced routing, security, and automation capabilities.
- Continuous Software Updates: Maintain optimal performance and security with entitlement to the latest software releases and bug fixes throughout the term.
- 24/7 Technical Support: Receive expert assistance from Cisco TAC for critical issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring network stability.
- License Compliance: Guarantee adherence to Cisco's licensing policies, avoiding potential penalties and operational disruptions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9500 Premier Term License provides a 5-year subscription for advanced software features and ongoing support for the Cisco Nexus 9500 platform. This license is designed to ensure your network infrastructure remains current, secure, and fully functional, offering access to a suite of premium capabilities that enhance performance and operational efficiency.
This platform software license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations who manage complex network environments. It integrates into existing data center or campus network deployments, providing the necessary software entitlements and support to maintain high availability and leverage the latest Cisco technologies without the overhead of perpetual licensing.
- Premier Feature Set: Enables advanced functionalities for routing, switching, security, and network automation.
- Subscription-Based: Offers a predictable 5-year billing cycle for easier budget management.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco Nexus 9500 series hardware.
- Ongoing Support: Includes access to Cisco's technical assistance center (TAC) for issue resolution.
- Software Entitlements: Grants access to software updates and upgrades throughout the license term.
This 5-year Cisco Premier Term license is the right choice for mid-market teams seeking predictable costs and continuous access to advanced network features and support.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate complex network configurations and management tasks, reducing manual errors and operational overhead. Streamline provisioning and policy enforcement across the data center network.
data center networks, campus backbones, network virtualization, software-defined networking deployments, high-performance computing clusters
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of advanced security policies and threat mitigation capabilities directly on the network fabric. Automate security responses to detected threats, protecting critical business data.
segmentation and micro-segmentation, zero-trust architectures, threat intelligence integration, compliance-driven security policies, secure multi-tenant environments
Ensure High Availability and Performance
Automate the deployment of high-availability features and optimize network performance for critical business applications. Maintain consistent service levels and minimize downtime through proactive management.
mission-critical application delivery, high-frequency trading platforms, real-time data analytics, disaster recovery solutions, business continuity planning
Key Features
Cisco Nexus 9500 Platform Support
Ensures compatibility and optimal performance for your existing Cisco Nexus 9500 hardware investment.
Premier Software Features
Unlocks advanced routing, security, and automation capabilities essential for modern data centers.
5-Year Term Subscription
Provides predictable budgeting and long-term access to features and support without large upfront costs.
Continuous Software Updates
Keeps your network secure and performing optimally with access to the latest software releases.
Cisco TAC Access
Offers 24/7 expert technical support to resolve critical issues quickly and minimize downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available, secure, and compliant network infrastructure to support critical trading and transaction systems, often demanding advanced features and continuous vendor support.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain stringent data security and compliance with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating robust network capabilities and reliable support for patient data systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and high-performance networks for operational technology (OT) and IT integration, requiring advanced features for automation and security to ensure production continuity.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need secure and scalable networks to manage point-of-sale systems, inventory, and customer data, benefiting from features that enhance performance and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a term license?
A term license is a subscription-based software entitlement that grants you the right to use the software for a specific period, in this case, 5 years. It typically includes access to software updates and support during that term.
What happens when the 5-year term ends?
At the end of the 5-year term, you will need to renew the license to continue using the premier features and receiving software updates and support. Zent Networks can assist with the renewal process.
Does this license include hardware?
No, this is a software license and subscription for the Cisco Nexus 9500 platform. It does not include the physical hardware itself.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.