Cisco Nexus 9500 Support - Perpetual Foundation License
Maintain optimal performance and access critical updates for your Cisco Nexus 9500 network infrastructure with a perpetual foundation support license.
- Hardware Support: Coverage for hardware failures and necessary replacements to minimize downtime.
- Software Updates: Entitlement to software updates and patches, ensuring your network runs on the latest, most secure code.
- Technical Assistance: Access to Cisco's expert technical support for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and security posture with access to timely fixes and feature enhancements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ONE Enterprise Agreement (ELA) Foundation Perpetual license provides ongoing support and maintenance for your Cisco Nexus 9500 series switches. It ensures your network hardware and software remain operational, secure, and up-to-date through access to essential software updates, bug fixes, and expert technical assistance from Cisco.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network infrastructure, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals overseeing core network operations. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco Nexus 9500 deployment, providing a critical layer of operational continuity and risk mitigation for your business-critical applications and data.
- Perpetual Foundation License: Grants ongoing access to core support and software updates for your Nexus 9500 platform.
- Hardware Support: Ensures timely replacement or repair of covered hardware components.
- Software Access: Provides entitlement to software releases, patches, and bug fixes.
- Technical Expertise: Offers access to Cisco's TAC for expert troubleshooting and guidance.
- Operational Stability: Minimizes network disruptions and maintains system integrity.
This perpetual support license is the essential choice for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking reliable, long-term operational stability for their Cisco Nexus 9500 network.
What This Enables
Access to Software Updates and Patches
Enable teams to maintain the latest security patches and performance enhancements for their Cisco Nexus 9500 platform. Streamline the process of staying current with software releases to prevent vulnerabilities.
core network infrastructure, data center operations, enterprise resource planning, business continuity planning
Coverage for Hardware Failures
Protection against unexpected hardware malfunctions on Cisco Nexus 9500 switches. Coverage for necessary hardware replacements ensures minimal disruption to critical business operations.
network backbone, server room operations, critical application delivery, business uptime requirements
Entitlement to Technical Assistance
Entitlement to expert technical support from Cisco's TAC for troubleshooting complex network issues. Access expert guidance to resolve problems quickly and efficiently, reducing operational impact.
IT support operations, network troubleshooting, incident response, system performance monitoring
Key Features
Perpetual Foundation License
Provides long-term access to essential support and software updates without recurring subscription costs for the core entitlement.
Cisco Nexus 9500 Platform Support
Ensures the continued operation and optimal performance of your critical network switching infrastructure.
Software Updates and Bug Fixes
Keeps your network secure and stable by providing access to the latest software releases and patches.
Hardware Support
Minimizes downtime by covering necessary hardware replacements or repairs for your Nexus 9500 switches.
Access to Cisco TAC
Offers expert technical assistance to quickly resolve issues and maintain network availability.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures high availability and data integrity for critical financial transactions and sensitive customer data, meeting stringent uptime and security requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintains reliable network performance for patient care systems and data, adhering to strict compliance standards like HIPAA for data security and availability.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports the continuous operation of industrial control systems and production lines where network downtime can lead to significant financial losses and safety risks.
Education & Research
Provides stable network connectivity for research computing, student services, and administrative functions, ensuring uninterrupted access to educational resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual license?
A perpetual license grants you the right to use the software indefinitely. For support contracts, it signifies ongoing access to maintenance and updates for the duration specified or as part of the foundation.
What does 'Foundation' mean in this context?
Foundation typically refers to the core support and maintenance services, including software updates and technical assistance, necessary for the continued operation of the licensed product.
Does this license include new features?
This license primarily covers ongoing support, maintenance, bug fixes, and security patches for the existing software version. Access to major new feature releases may depend on specific Cisco ONE ELA terms or additional licensing.
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.