Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect 1-Port 1/10GE/FC E-License
Unlock essential connectivity and management capabilities for your Cisco UCS environment with a 1-port 1/10GE/FC E-License subscription, ensuring seamless operation.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to advanced fabric interconnect features.
- Capability Unlock: Enables 1-port 1/10GE/FC connectivity for enhanced data throughput.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your Cisco UCS environment adheres to licensing requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Provides entitlement to necessary software features for ongoing system function.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco UCS platform software license provides entitlement for a single 1-port 1/10GE/FC connection on a Cisco UCS 6200 Series Fabric Interconnect. It is a subscription-based license that unlocks specific hardware capabilities and ensures compliance with Cisco's licensing model for your network infrastructure.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco UCS for their own IT operations, such as IT Managers overseeing data center hardware or IT Professionals responsible for network connectivity. It integrates directly with the Cisco UCS Manager software, providing essential functionality for managing server and network resources within their private data center.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides flexible, ongoing access to features on a recurring basis.
- Enhanced Connectivity: Unlocks 1-port 1/10GE/FC capabilities for high-speed data transfer.
- Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Cisco UCS Manager for unified control.
- Compliance Management: Ensures your Cisco hardware is properly licensed and compliant.
- Feature Enablement: Grants access to specific software features required for fabric interconnect operation.
This Cisco UCS license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to maintain compliant and fully functional network infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Network Connectivity
Enable teams to achieve faster data transfer rates and improved application performance by unlocking 1/10GE/FC port capabilities. Streamline network operations with licensed, high-throughput connections for critical workloads.
data center virtualization, server consolidation, high-performance computing, network infrastructure upgrades
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Streamline the process of ensuring your Cisco UCS hardware is properly licensed and compliant with vendor requirements. Automate the tracking and management of software entitlements to avoid audit risks and operational interruptions.
on-premises data centers, IT asset management, regulatory compliance, infrastructure lifecycle management
Support Critical Application Performance
Enable teams to support demanding applications that require high bandwidth and low latency by ensuring the fabric interconnect operates with its full feature set. Automate the provisioning of necessary network resources for business-critical services.
virtual desktop infrastructure, database hosting, storage area networks, business-critical application deployment
Key Features
1-Port 1/10GE/FC Enablement
Unlocks high-speed Ethernet and Fibre Channel connectivity, crucial for modern data center demands and efficient data flow.
Subscription Licensing Model
Provides flexible, ongoing access to features and updates, aligning costs with usage and ensuring continuous compliance.
Cisco UCS 6200 Series Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and proper functionality with your existing Cisco UCS fabric interconnect hardware.
Platform Software License
Grants entitlement to necessary software features, preventing operational issues and ensuring full system capabilities.
Compliance Assurance
Helps maintain adherence to Cisco's licensing policies, mitigating risks associated with audits and unauthorized usage.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable, and compliant network infrastructure to handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, making Cisco UCS with licensed fabric interconnects a critical component.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage vast amounts of patient data and require robust, secure, and compliant IT systems to support critical operations and regulatory mandates like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on efficient data flow for operational technology (OT) and IT integration, demanding high-performance networking to support production systems and supply chain management.
Education & Research
Educational institutions and research facilities often operate large data centers to support academic pursuits, research projects, and student services, requiring scalable and performant network solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco UCS E-License?
An E-License, or entitlement license, is a software license that grants permission to use specific features or capabilities on Cisco hardware. For UCS, it often relates to fabric interconnect functionality.
What does 1/10GE/FC mean?
This refers to the supported network interface speeds and types: 1 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and Fibre Channel. These are high-speed networking standards essential for data center performance.
Why is a subscription license important for this product?
Subscription licensing offers flexibility and ensures you always have access to the latest features and support, aligning operational costs with ongoing business needs and vendor requirements.
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.