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Cisco ONE EA Foundation Perpetual License for Nexus 9300
Cisco·MPN: E2C1-NEX93003F

Cisco ONE EA Foundation Perpetual License for Nexus 9300

This Cisco ONE EA Foundation Perpetual License unlocks essential network management and operational features for your Cisco Nexus 9300 platform, ensuring continued compliance and performance.

  • Feature Access: Entitlement to foundational software features and capabilities for Nexus 9300.
  • Compliance Assurance: Maintains adherence to software licensing requirements and vendor support policies.
  • Operational Continuity: Guarantees the ability to operate and manage your network infrastructure without interruption.
  • Long-Term Value: Perpetual licensing provides a one-time purchase for ongoing access to core functionalities.
$12,473.90Per User/Year|Billed Annually
Cloud Delivered
Secure Activation
Instant Provisioning
Renewal Management

Product Overview

The Cisco ONE EA Foundation Perpetual License provides a foundational software entitlement for Cisco Nexus 9300 series switches. This license grants access to essential operating system features, management capabilities, and support services, ensuring your network infrastructure operates reliably and compliantly.

This perpetual license is designed for businesses that require stable, long-term access to core network functionalities without ongoing subscription costs for foundational features. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing on-premises data center networks, ensuring their Nexus 9300 switches are properly licensed and supported.

  • Perpetual Entitlement: One-time purchase for ongoing access to foundational software features.
  • Nexus 9300 Platform: Specifically licensed for Cisco Nexus 9300 series switches.
  • Foundation Features: Unlocks core network operating system capabilities and management tools.
  • Compliance Ready: Ensures your network infrastructure meets Cisco licensing and support requirements.
  • Predictable Costs: Avoids recurring subscription fees for essential software functionalities.

This perpetual license offers a cost-effective, long-term solution for businesses needing essential Nexus 9300 capabilities without ongoing subscription commitments.

What This Enables

Enable Foundational Network Features

Enable teams to utilize core Cisco Nexus 9300 operating system features for essential network functions. Streamline network management and ensure stable performance for critical business applications.

data center operations, network infrastructure management, on-premises deployments, core networking services

Ensure Licensing Compliance

Automate compliance with Cisco's licensing policies for Nexus 9300 hardware. Protect against potential audits and ensure uninterrupted support and feature access.

IT asset management, regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, infrastructure lifecycle management

Support Long-Term Network Stability

Provide a stable and predictable foundation for your network infrastructure with perpetual software rights. Protect against future price increases for essential features.

long-term IT planning, capital expenditure budgeting, core infrastructure investment, stable network environments

Key Features

Perpetual Software Entitlement

Gain permanent rights to use the foundational software features, eliminating recurring subscription costs for core functionalities.

Nexus 9300 Platform Specific

Ensures the license is precisely tailored for the capabilities and requirements of your Cisco Nexus 9300 series switches.

Foundation Feature Set

Unlock essential network operating system capabilities required for routing, switching, and basic management.

Compliance and Support Readiness

Maintain a compliant software posture and ensure eligibility for ongoing vendor support and updates.

Predictable IT Budgeting

Facilitates accurate capital expenditure planning by providing a one-time cost for essential software.

Industry Applications

Finance & Insurance

Financial institutions require highly stable and compliant network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making perpetual licenses for core network hardware a strategic choice.

Manufacturing & Industrial

Industrial environments depend on reliable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, where long-term stability and predictable costs are paramount for production continuity.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Healthcare organizations must maintain strict compliance and ensure uninterrupted access to critical patient data and systems, valuing the reliability and long-term cost predictability of perpetual licenses.

Retail & Hospitality

Retail and hospitality businesses rely on robust network infrastructure for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer services, benefiting from the stable operational foundation provided by perpetual licenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Cisco ONE EA Foundation Perpetual License?

This license grants perpetual rights to the foundational software features for Cisco Nexus 9300 switches under the Cisco ONE Enterprise Agreement framework. It is a one-time purchase for ongoing use of core functionalities.

What hardware does this license apply to?

This license is specifically for the Cisco Nexus 9300 series of switches. Ensure your hardware model is compatible with the Nexus 9300 platform.

What is the difference between perpetual and subscription licensing?

Perpetual licensing is a one-time purchase for ongoing use of software features. Subscription licensing involves recurring payments for access to software, often including support and updates for the duration of the subscription.

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.

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