Cisco NX-OS Switching Software Subscription for Nexus 9000
This Cisco software subscription provides essential NX-OS features and ongoing support for your Nexus 9000 series switches over a 3-year term.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock the full potential of your Nexus 9000 switches with the latest NX-OS capabilities and software updates.
- 3-Year Subscription Term: Ensure continuous access to software features and support for a predictable 3-year period.
- Compliance and Security: Maintain network integrity and meet regulatory requirements with up-to-date software and security patches.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantee uninterrupted network performance and access to critical functionalities for your business.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches, providing access to the NX-OS software and its associated features. It ensures your network infrastructure remains current with the latest software releases, security patches, and support services.
Designed for businesses that rely on high-performance data center switching, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing network infrastructure. It integrates directly with Cisco Nexus 9000 hardware, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for core network operations.
- NX-OS Software Access: Enables full functionality of Cisco Nexus 9000 switches.
- 3-Year Subscription: Provides predictable costs and continuous access for three years.
- Software Updates & Patches: Ensures network security and performance with timely updates.
- Technical Support: Offers access to Cisco's expert support for issue resolution.
- Feature Enhancements: Unlocks new capabilities and improves existing network functions.
This Cisco software subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking reliable, up-to-date network performance for their data center infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Data Center Switching Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage sophisticated data center network services using the full capabilities of Cisco Nexus 9000 switches. Streamline network operations with advanced routing, security, and automation features.
data center operations, network virtualization, high-performance computing, cloud integration
Maintain Network Security and Compliance
Automate the application of critical security patches and software updates to Nexus 9000 switches. Ensure continuous compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies through up-to-date NX-OS software.
regulatory compliance, security posture management, risk mitigation, IT governance
Ensure Predictable Operational Costs
Streamline budgeting with a 3-year subscription, providing predictable costs for essential NX-OS software access and support. Avoid unexpected expenses associated with software license expirations or end-of-life hardware.
financial planning, IT asset management, operational efficiency, long-term strategy
Key Features
Cisco NX-OS Software Access
Provides the core operating system and all its advanced features for Nexus 9000 switches, enabling full network functionality.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers a predictable period of software access and support, simplifying IT planning and budgeting.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures the network remains secure and performs optimally by providing access to the latest software releases and critical fixes.
Cisco Technical Support
Grants access to expert assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution, minimizing network disruptions.
Nexus 9000 Platform Compatibility
Specifically designed for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches, guaranteeing seamless integration and optimal performance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available, secure, and compliant network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, making up-to-date NX-OS software essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and ensure continuous access to critical systems, necessitating reliable and secure network hardware with current software.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable network connectivity for operational technology and data processing, demanding robust and consistently performing network infrastructure.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses depend on network uptime for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, requiring reliable data center switching.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco NX-OS software subscription?
A Cisco NX-OS software subscription is a licensing model that provides access to the Nexus operating system and its features for a defined period, typically 3 or 5 years. It includes software updates, patches, and technical support.
What hardware does this subscription apply to?
This specific subscription, based on the MPN, is for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches. It unlocks the full software capabilities of these data center switches.
Why is a software subscription important for network devices?
Software subscriptions ensure your network devices have access to the latest security patches, performance enhancements, and new features. This is crucial for maintaining network stability, security, and compliance with evolving standards.
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.