Cisco ONE Enterprise Agreement Foundation Perpetual License for Nexus 9500
Unlock essential network capabilities with the Cisco ONE Enterprise Agreement Foundation Perpetual License for Nexus 9500, providing ongoing access to core software features.
- License Entitlement: Access to foundational software features and ongoing operational capabilities for your Cisco Nexus 9500.
- Perpetual Ownership: Gain permanent rights to the licensed software, eliminating recurring subscription costs for the core foundation.
- Platform Support: Specifically designed to enable and manage the advanced functionalities of Cisco Nexus 9500 series switches.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and operational integrity by utilizing officially licensed software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ONE Enterprise Agreement Foundation Perpetual License provides permanent access to the core software features required to operate and manage Cisco Nexus 9500 series network switches. It ensures your organization has the fundamental capabilities needed for network stability and essential functionality.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates directly into your existing Cisco Nexus 9500 hardware deployment. It serves as the foundational software layer, enabling critical network operations and management within your data center or campus network.
- Permanent Software Rights: Acquire perpetual ownership of the foundational software, ensuring long-term access without ongoing subscription fees for the core features.
- Nexus 9500 Enablement: Unlock the essential software capabilities designed specifically for the high-performance Cisco Nexus 9500 platform.
- Operational Stability: Maintain consistent network performance and reliability by using licensed, supported software.
- Compliance Management: Adhere to software licensing regulations and internal IT policies with a clear, perpetual entitlement.
- Foundation for Growth: Provides the base software layer, allowing for future upgrades or additional feature licenses as your network needs evolve.
This perpetual license offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective and compliant way to ensure their Cisco Nexus 9500 infrastructure is fully functional.
What This Enables
Enable Core Nexus 9500 Network Functions
Enable teams to deploy and manage the fundamental capabilities of Cisco Nexus 9500 switches. Streamline network operations with licensed, feature-rich software essential for data center connectivity.
data center deployments, campus network infrastructure, core network services, network device management
Ensure Software Licensing Compliance
Automate compliance with Cisco's licensing policies by securing perpetual rights to the Nexus 9500 foundation software. Protect your organization from potential audits and operational risks associated with unlicensed software.
IT asset management, regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, operational continuity
Support Critical Business Operations
Support continuous operation of business-critical applications and services that rely on the Nexus 9500 platform. Provide IT professionals with the stable, licensed software foundation needed for reliable network performance.
high-availability environments, business-critical application hosting, network performance assurance, IT infrastructure stability
Key Features
Perpetual Software Entitlement
Gain permanent ownership of the foundational software, eliminating recurring subscription costs and ensuring long-term access to essential features.
Nexus 9500 Platform Specific
Unlock the core software capabilities specifically designed for the high-performance Cisco Nexus 9500 series, ensuring optimal functionality and integration.
Foundation for Network Services
Provides the essential software layer required for core network operations, data forwarding, and management within your data center or campus environment.
Compliance Assurance
Maintain adherence to software licensing regulations and internal IT policies, mitigating risks associated with audits and unauthorized software usage.
Simplified IT Asset Management
Easily track and manage your software assets with a clear, perpetual license that simplifies inventory and compliance reporting.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making robust platform licensing critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict compliance with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating licensed and supported software for patient data systems and operational continuity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable network connectivity for production lines and operational technology, demanding dependable hardware and software for uninterrupted operations.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses depend on network uptime for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, requiring reliable core network infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco ONE Enterprise Agreement Foundation Perpetual License?
This license grants your organization permanent rights to the foundational software features for Cisco Nexus 9500 series switches. It is a one-time purchase for the core software, ensuring ongoing access without recurring subscription fees for these specific features.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for and applies to the Cisco Nexus 9500 series of network switches.
Does this license include software updates or new features?
The perpetual license covers the foundational software features as they exist at the time of purchase and may include maintenance releases. Access to major new features or future software versions typically requires separate licensing or support contracts.
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.