Cisco SPNA SIA NX-OS NDB for Nexus 3K Platform License
This Cisco platform software license subscription provides essential NX-OS capabilities for your Nexus 3K switches, ensuring operational continuity and feature access.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to critical NX-OS features and ongoing software updates.
- Platform Coverage: Specifically designed for Cisco Nexus 3000 series switches.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced networking functionalities and diagnostic tools.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains software currency and supports regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco SPNA SIA NX-OS NDB for XF Nexus 3K is a platform software subscription license. It grants access to essential NX-OS network operating system features and ongoing software updates for Cisco Nexus 3000 series switches, ensuring your network infrastructure remains current and fully functional.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network hardware. It integrates directly into the Cisco Nexus 3K platform, providing the necessary software entitlements for core network operations and advanced diagnostics.
- NX-OS Feature Access: Enables critical operating system functionalities required for network stability and performance.
- Software Subscription: Provides continuous access to software updates, patches, and new feature releases.
- Nexus 3K Compatibility: Tailored specifically for the Cisco Nexus 3000 series switch hardware.
- Network Diagnostics: Includes Network Data Broker (NDB) capabilities for enhanced visibility and troubleshooting.
- Compliance and Support: Helps maintain software compliance and ensures access to necessary support resources.
This Cisco license subscription is the right choice for businesses needing to maintain their Nexus 3K network with up-to-date software and essential features without over-provisioning.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Diagnostics
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network traffic and performance using the Network Data Broker capabilities. Streamline troubleshooting by having access to real-time data and historical logs for faster issue resolution.
data center operations, network monitoring, performance optimization, IT infrastructure management
Maintain Software Currency and Compliance
Streamline the process of staying current with Cisco's NX-OS software releases and security patches. Automate compliance checks by ensuring your network devices are running supported and up-to-date software versions.
IT asset management, cybersecurity posture, regulatory adherence, network lifecycle management
Ensure Continuous Network Operation
Enable teams to prevent service disruptions by having access to the latest stable NX-OS features and bug fixes. Protect against potential downtime by ensuring your Nexus 3K switches are running licensed and supported software.
business continuity planning, critical infrastructure support, IT service delivery, operational stability
Key Features
NX-OS Network Data Broker (NDB)
Provides enhanced network visibility and traffic analysis capabilities for improved troubleshooting and performance monitoring.
Software Subscription Model
Ensures continuous access to the latest software updates, security patches, and feature enhancements for your Nexus 3K switches.
Nexus 3K Platform Specific
Tailored to provide the necessary licensing for Cisco's Nexus 3000 series switches, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
Compliance and Support Entitlement
Helps maintain software licensing compliance and provides access to necessary support resources for your network infrastructure.
Platform Software License
Unlocks essential operating system features and functionalities required for the core operation of your network devices.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network infrastructure with robust monitoring and data analysis capabilities to meet stringent compliance and performance demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on uninterrupted network operations and data integrity, necessitating up-to-date software and advanced diagnostic tools for critical patient care systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, demanding software that ensures uptime and supports efficient data flow.
Retail & Hospitality
Businesses in retail and hospitality need consistent network performance for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing services, requiring reliable and current network software.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this Cisco license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you have access to the software features and updates for the duration of your subscription term. Specific term lengths are available at the time of purchase.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for Cisco Nexus 3000 series switches, as indicated by the '3K' in the product name and MPN.
What does 'NX-OS NDB' mean?
NX-OS is Cisco's network operating system. NDB stands for Network Data Broker, which refers to capabilities that allow for the collection and distribution of network traffic data for analysis and monitoring.
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.