Cisco Nexus Data Broker License Term
The Cisco Nexus Data Broker license provides essential network visibility and traffic intelligence for your data center infrastructure over a 5-year term.
- License Term: 5-year subscription ensures continuous access to advanced data brokering capabilities.
- Platform: Specifically designed for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches.
- Capability: Unlocks advanced traffic visibility and aggregation features.
- Value: Enhances network monitoring, security analysis, and troubleshooting efficiency.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Nexus Data Broker license is a 5-year subscription that enables advanced network traffic visibility and aggregation capabilities on compatible Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches. It provides the software foundation for intelligent traffic distribution and monitoring, crucial for modern data center operations.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to gain deeper insights into their network traffic. It integrates with existing Nexus infrastructure, allowing for more effective security analysis, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting without requiring dedicated, separate hardware for traffic aggregation.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain granular insight into traffic flows across your data center.
- Traffic Aggregation: Consolidate traffic from multiple sources for efficient monitoring.
- Security & Compliance: Support security tools and compliance reporting with accurate traffic data.
- Troubleshooting: Accelerate issue resolution by precisely identifying traffic patterns.
- Subscription Model: Predictable 5-year term with ongoing access to features and updates.
This Cisco Nexus Data Broker license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to enhance their network intelligence and operational efficiency.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Traffic Monitoring
Enable teams to gain deep visibility into network traffic patterns for enhanced security analysis. Streamline the process of aggregating traffic from multiple sources for efficient monitoring and reporting.
data center networks, network security operations, IT infrastructure management, network performance monitoring
Improve Security Tool Effectiveness
Streamline the deployment and effectiveness of security tools by providing them with precisely filtered and aggregated traffic feeds. Automate the process of directing specific traffic types to dedicated security appliances.
network security infrastructure, threat detection systems, intrusion prevention, security information and event management
Accelerate Network Troubleshooting
Enable IT professionals to quickly identify and isolate network issues by providing clear, aggregated traffic data. Automate the collection of relevant traffic information to reduce mean time to resolution.
network operations centers, IT support teams, incident response, performance diagnostics
Key Features
Nexus Data Broker Software
Unlocks advanced traffic aggregation and distribution capabilities on Nexus 9000 series switches.
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to features and support for an extended period.
Traffic Aggregation
Consolidates traffic from multiple network segments into a single stream for easier monitoring.
Traffic Filtering and Slicing
Allows for precise selection of traffic of interest, reducing noise and improving analysis efficiency.
Integration with Nexus 9000
Leverages existing data center switching infrastructure, reducing the need for separate hardware.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network monitoring and security to comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making granular traffic visibility essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and must adhere to HIPAA compliance, necessitating secure and transparent network traffic management for auditing and protection.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have complex, distributed networks where real-time traffic analysis is critical for operational efficiency, security, and the performance of Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses manage large volumes of customer data and transactions, requiring strong network security and performance monitoring to ensure smooth operations and protect sensitive information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Nexus Data Broker?
Cisco Nexus Data Broker is a software solution that transforms Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches into intelligent network data brokers. It enables advanced traffic visibility, aggregation, and distribution for security and monitoring tools.
What does the 5-year term license include?
The 5-year term license provides entitlement to use the Cisco Nexus Data Broker software for the specified duration. It typically includes access to software updates and basic support, depending on the specific Cisco ONE licensing agreement.
What hardware is required for this license?
This license is designed for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches. Compatibility should be verified with your specific Nexus 9000 model and software version.
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.