Cisco ONE EA Foundation Perpetual License for Nexus 9364C
Secure essential Cisco Nexus 9364C network capabilities with a perpetual foundation license, ensuring ongoing access to critical software features and support.
- Access to Core Software: Entitlement to foundational software features and functionalities for your Cisco Nexus 9364C.
- Perpetual Ownership: Acquire a permanent license for the software, avoiding recurring subscription costs for the core platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain a compliant software posture, meeting regulatory and operational requirements for your network infrastructure.
- Continued Operation: Ensure the uninterrupted operation and feature availability of your Nexus 9364C switches.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ONE EA Foundation Perpetual License provides the core software entitlements for the Cisco Nexus 9364C platform. It unlocks essential features and functionalities required for the operation and management of the switch, ensuring it meets foundational networking needs.
Designed for businesses that require stable, long-term access to network infrastructure software, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing on-premises data center or campus network environments. It integrates directly with the Nexus 9364C hardware, providing a stable software base without ongoing subscription fees for the core platform.
- Foundation Software Access: Grants perpetual rights to the essential software features of the Nexus 9364C.
- Hardware Specific: Directly applies to the Cisco Nexus 9364C switch model.
- Perpetual Licensing: Eliminates the need for recurring subscription payments for the core platform software.
- Operational Stability: Ensures continued access to necessary software functionalities for network operations.
- Compliance Ready: Helps maintain a compliant IT environment by providing authorized software access.
This perpetual license offers a cost-effective and stable solution for businesses needing core Nexus 9364C functionality without ongoing subscription commitments.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Network Operations
Enable teams to deploy and manage Cisco Nexus 9364C switches with guaranteed access to core software features. Streamline network configuration and ensure consistent operational performance across the infrastructure.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, network core infrastructure, server room deployments
Ensure Software Compliance and Stability
Automate compliance by securing perpetual rights to necessary software, avoiding licensing gaps and potential operational disruptions. Maintain a stable and authorized software environment for critical network hardware.
regulated environments, long-term IT asset planning, infrastructure stability assurance, IT audit readiness
Optimize Long-Term IT Investment
Streamline IT budgeting by acquiring a perpetual license, eliminating ongoing subscription fees for core platform software. Protect your investment in Nexus 9364C hardware with guaranteed software access.
capital expenditure planning, total cost of ownership reduction, infrastructure lifecycle management, predictable IT spending
Key Features
Perpetual License Entitlement
Gain permanent ownership of the core software, eliminating recurring subscription costs and providing long-term cost predictability for your network infrastructure.
Foundation Software Access
Unlock essential features and functionalities required for the operation and management of the Cisco Nexus 9364C, ensuring full hardware capability.
Hardware Specific Application
This license is precisely tailored for the Cisco Nexus 9364C, guaranteeing compatibility and optimal performance for your specific network hardware.
Compliance Assurance
Maintain a compliant software environment, meeting regulatory requirements and internal IT policies by using authorized and perpetual software licenses.
Operational Stability
Ensure the uninterrupted operation of your network by having continuous access to the necessary software features, reducing the risk of downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly stable and compliant network infrastructure to support critical trading platforms and sensitive customer data, making perpetual licenses for core network hardware a strategic choice.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on long-term stability and predictable operational costs for their network hardware, where perpetual licensing for essential switches like the Nexus 9364C aligns with their asset management strategies.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict compliance and ensure continuous availability of network services for patient care systems, benefiting from the stability and authorized access provided by perpetual software licenses.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often manage IT budgets with long-term planning horizons, making perpetual licenses an attractive option for core network infrastructure to control total cost of ownership over many years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual license?
A perpetual license grants you the right to use the software indefinitely, without the need for recurring subscription payments. You own the license for the life of the software version it applies to.
What is included in the Cisco ONE Foundation license?
The Foundation license provides the core software features and functionalities necessary for the basic operation and management of the Cisco Nexus 9364C. Specific feature sets are detailed in Cisco's product documentation.
Does this license include software updates or support?
A perpetual license typically covers the software version at the time of purchase. Ongoing software updates, upgrades, and technical support are usually provided through a separate Cisco Smart Net Total Care or similar service contract.
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.