Cisco ONE ELA Perpetual Nexus 9300 48 Port (ACI Mode) Software License
Unlock advanced network capabilities with the Cisco ONE ELA Perpetual Nexus 9300 software license, ensuring continuous operation and feature access for your ACI environment.
- Access to Advanced Features: Entitlement to Cisco's latest software features and functionalities for Nexus 9300 switches operating in ACI mode.
- License Term: Perpetual license providing long-term access to software capabilities without recurring subscription fees.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and avoid operational disruptions caused by outdated or unsupported software.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for Cisco Nexus 9300 series switches, optimizing performance and management within your data center fabric.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a perpetual Cisco ONE Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) Foundation software license specifically for Cisco Nexus 9300 series switches configured in Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. It grants enduring access to the software features and capabilities designed for these advanced network platforms, ensuring your infrastructure remains current and fully functional.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to ensure their data center network switches are properly licensed, compliant, and equipped with the necessary features for modern application deployments. It fits within the core network infrastructure, enabling advanced automation and policy-driven management.
- Perpetual Entitlement: Own the license in perpetuity, eliminating future subscription costs for the core software.
- ACI Mode Optimization: Unlocks specific features and performance enhancements for Nexus 9300 switches running in ACI mode.
- Foundation Feature Set: Provides access to the essential software capabilities required for robust data center networking.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures your network is licensed correctly, facilitating access to Cisco support and updates.
- Scalability Foundation: Establishes a licensed base for future network growth and technology adoption.
This perpetual license provides a cost-effective, long-term solution for mid-market organizations needing licensed access to advanced Nexus 9300 ACI capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced ACI Network Automation
Enable teams to automate network provisioning and management through policy-driven configurations in ACI mode. Streamline application deployment and improve operational efficiency across the data center fabric.
Data center operations, network virtualization, policy-based networking, application-aware infrastructure
Ensure Network Software Compliance
Streamline the process of maintaining software license compliance for critical network hardware. Avoid potential audits and service disruptions by ensuring all Nexus 9300 switches are properly licensed.
IT asset management, regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, infrastructure lifecycle management
Unlock Full Nexus 9300 Feature Set
Automate the activation of advanced features and functionalities on Nexus 9300 switches required for modern data center workloads. Gain access to performance enhancements and management tools essential for demanding applications.
High-performance computing, virtualized environments, cloud-native applications, network segmentation
Key Features
Perpetual License Term
Eliminates recurring subscription costs, providing a one-time purchase for long-term software entitlement and predictable budgeting.
Cisco ONE Foundation Licensing
Grants access to a foundational set of software features and capabilities for Nexus 9300 switches, optimizing performance and management.
ACI Mode Specific
Optimized for environments utilizing Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure, enabling advanced automation and policy-driven networking.
Nexus 9300 Platform Support
Ensures compatibility and full feature utilization on the specified Cisco Nexus 9300 series switches.
Compliance and Audit Readiness
Helps maintain a compliant software posture, reducing risks associated with licensing audits and ensuring access to support.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure network infrastructure to support critical trading and transaction systems, demanding robust features and compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain strict data privacy and system uptime to ensure patient care, necessitating reliable and compliant network solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and automated networks for operational technology (OT) and IT integration, where ACI can streamline complex deployments.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and require secure, efficient networks to support their operations and client interactions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual license?
A perpetual license means you own the software license indefinitely. You pay a one-time fee and are entitled to use the software features covered by the license for as long as you use the associated hardware, without recurring subscription payments.
What is Cisco ONE ELA?
Cisco ONE ELA (Enterprise License Agreement) is a flexible licensing program that offers a suite of software capabilities. The Foundation tier provides essential features for core networking and collaboration needs.
What does 'ACI Mode' mean for this license?
ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) mode refers to a specific operating mode for Cisco Nexus switches that enables policy-based automation and management for data center applications. This license is tailored for switches configured and operating in this mode.
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.