Cisco XCAT UCS Director Software License
Unlock advanced capabilities for your Cisco UCS Director environment with the XCAT platform software license, ensuring continuous operation and compliance for your business.
- License Activation: Enables full feature set of Cisco UCS Director software for server and network automation.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to software features and updates for the duration of the subscription period.
- Platform Applicability: Designed for Cisco UCS Director, supporting your data center infrastructure management.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your software deployment adheres to Cisco's licensing requirements and regulatory standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco XCAT platform software license, XGAMES edition, is a subscription-based entitlement for Cisco UCS Director. It unlocks the full suite of features and functionalities within the UCS Director software, enabling advanced automation, orchestration, and management of your Cisco computing infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to maintain compliance, gain access to critical software capabilities, and ensure the continued, efficient operation of their server and data center environments. It integrates directly into their existing Cisco UCS Director deployment.
- Full Feature Access: Unlocks all advanced automation and orchestration capabilities of Cisco UCS Director.
- Subscription Model: Provides predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and new features.
- Compliance Management: Ensures adherence to Cisco licensing policies and simplifies audit processes.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees uninterrupted access to essential management and control functions.
- Scalable Management: Supports the growth and evolving needs of your data center infrastructure.
This Cisco XCAT license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maximize their Cisco UCS Director investment with full feature access and compliance assurance.
What This Enables
Enable Full Cisco UCS Director Functionality
Enable teams to automate server provisioning, network configuration, and application deployment through Cisco UCS Director. Streamline data center operations by unlocking advanced orchestration and management capabilities.
on-premises data centers, virtualized environments, hybrid cloud deployments, infrastructure automation
Maintain Software Compliance
Streamline license management and ensure continuous compliance with Cisco's software licensing policies. Automate the tracking and reporting of software entitlements to avoid audit risks and penalties.
regulated industries, IT asset management, change control processes, operational audits
Support Infrastructure Modernization
Organizations deploying modern data center technologies can fully utilize Cisco UCS Director's capabilities for infrastructure modernization. Businesses migrating to software-defined data centers gain enhanced control and agility.
data center consolidation, private cloud buildouts, network function virtualization, infrastructure upgrades
Key Features
Cisco UCS Director Software License
Grants full access to all features and functionalities of the Cisco UCS Director platform for comprehensive infrastructure management.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and new features throughout the subscription term.
XGAMES Edition
Specific edition entitlement that may include specialized features or support for particular use cases within the UCS Director ecosystem.
Platform Licensing
Enables the use of the software on your designated Cisco UCS Director hardware, ensuring proper licensing for your environment.
Compliance Assurance
Helps maintain adherence to Cisco's licensing agreements, simplifying audits and mitigating the risk of non-compliance penalties.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust automation and strict compliance for managing complex IT infrastructures, making advanced UCS Director capabilities essential for operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable and efficient IT operations to support production lines and supply chains, necessitating reliable infrastructure management and automation provided by Cisco UCS Director.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain high availability and strict data security, benefiting from UCS Director's automation for managing critical systems and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often manage large, diverse IT environments and can benefit from UCS Director's automation to streamline resource allocation, manage costs, and support research computing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco XCAT?
Cisco XCAT refers to a licensing or entitlement mechanism for Cisco software, often related to data center and cloud management platforms like UCS Director. It signifies the right to use specific software features and capabilities.
What does this license enable?
This license enables the full feature set of Cisco UCS Director software, allowing for advanced automation, orchestration, and management of your Cisco computing infrastructure. It ensures you are compliant with Cisco's licensing requirements.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay for access to the software and its features for a defined term, typically with options for renewal. This ensures you always have access to the latest updates.
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.