Cisco NX-OS Switching Software Subscription for Nexus 9000 Series
This 5-year Cisco software subscription provides essential access to NX-OS features and ongoing support for your Nexus 9000 series data center switches.
- Subscription Term: Guarantees access to software features and updates for a full five years, ensuring long-term operational continuity.
- Platform Coverage: Specifically designed for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance within your data center.
- Software Access: Unlocks necessary NX-OS capabilities and provides entitlement to software updates and patches for enhanced functionality and security.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance and network integrity through continuous access to vendor-supported software releases.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 5-year subscription license for Cisco NX-OS software, specifically for the Nexus 9000 series of data center switches. It provides the necessary entitlement to use the software and receive ongoing support and updates from Cisco.
IT Managers and Network Engineers in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this subscription to ensure their core switching infrastructure remains compliant, secure, and fully functional. It is essential for maintaining the stability and performance of data center networks.
- Continuous Software Access: Provides uninterrupted access to the NX-OS operating system and its features.
- Regular Updates & Patches: Entitles users to receive critical security patches and software updates.
- Five-Year Term: Offers predictable budgeting and operational planning with a fixed 5-year duration.
- Nexus 9000 Series Focus: Tailored specifically for the capabilities and requirements of Cisco Nexus 9000 switches.
- Vendor Support Entitlement: Ensures you are licensed correctly and have the right to receive support from Cisco.
This Cisco software subscription is the ideal solution for businesses needing reliable, supported NX-OS functionality for their Nexus 9000 switches over a five-year period.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Features
Enable teams to unlock the full suite of advanced features and functionalities within the Cisco NX-OS operating system. This ensures optimal performance and capabilities for data center networking operations.
data center operations, network infrastructure management, core switching fabric, enterprise network services
Maintain Software Compliance
Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring all Cisco Nexus 9000 switches are running licensed and supported NX-OS versions. This avoids potential audit issues and security risks associated with unauthorized or outdated software.
regulatory compliance, IT asset management, network security posture, operational risk mitigation
Ensure Continuous Network Uptime
Automate the process of receiving critical software updates and security patches for your Nexus 9000 switches. This proactive approach minimizes the risk of downtime caused by unaddressed software vulnerabilities.
business continuity planning, critical infrastructure support, high-availability environments, IT service delivery
Key Features
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and ensures continuous access to software and support for a defined period, simplifying IT budget management.
NX-OS Software Access
Unlocks the full feature set of the NX-OS operating system for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches, enabling advanced network capabilities.
Software Updates and Patches
Entitles users to receive critical security updates and software enhancements, maintaining network security and performance.
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Compatibility
Specifically designed and licensed for Cisco Nexus 9000 switches, ensuring optimal integration and performance.
Vendor Licensing Compliance
Ensures your organization is properly licensed for the NX-OS software, avoiding potential compliance issues and audit risks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and compliant network infrastructure to protect sensitive data and meet stringent regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure the availability of critical systems for patient care, necessitating reliable and secure network operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and predictable network performance for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, demanding robust and supported infrastructure.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need secure networks to process transactions and manage customer data, requiring consistent uptime and compliance with standards like PCI DSS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco WPA subscription?
A Cisco WPA (Wired Policy Assurance) subscription is a licensing model that provides access to software features, updates, and support for Cisco networking hardware over a specified term, in this case, five years for Nexus 9000 series switches.
What does this subscription cover for my Cisco Nexus 9000 switches?
This subscription covers your entitlement to use the NX-OS software and receive ongoing software updates, patches, and potentially access to Cisco's technical support resources for the duration of the five-year term.
Why is a software subscription important for network devices?
Software subscriptions are crucial for maintaining network security, ensuring compliance, and accessing the latest features and performance enhancements. They guarantee that your devices are running supported and up-to-date software, reducing risks.
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.