CISCO NXOS ESS to ACI ESS Upgrade License (10G+ Platforms)

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  • Upgrade license from NXOS ESS to ACI ESS functionality
  • Supports platforms operating at 10G or higher
  • Designed for Cisco networking environments
  • Compliant with TAA requirements
  • Country of origin: United States

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Key Benefits

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  • Enables high-bandwidth Cisco platforms to utilize advanced ACI features for improved scalability and automation
  • TAA compliance and U.S. origin ensure certification for government and regulated industry use
  • Protects existing infrastructure investment by enabling policy-driven enhancements without hardware replacement

Product Overview

The CISCO NXOS ESS to ACI ESS Upgrade License (10G+ Platforms), part number NXOS-ACI-UP-ES-XF=, enables migration from traditional NXOS to ACI Enterprise Services on platforms supporting 10G and above. This upgrade empowers businesses with centralized management, policy control, and automation for scalable data center transformation. TAA compliance and U.S. origin qualify it for federal use and secure deployments. Ideal for evolving toward intent-based networking and streamlining operations in high-bandwidth environments.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Software Upgrade License
License Name NXOS ESS to ACI ESS Upgrade License (10G+ Platforms)
Part Number NXOS-ACI-UP-ES-XF=
Supported Platforms Cisco NXOS 10G and above capable switches
Form Factor Digital License
Device Compatibility Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches (10G+ capable)
Deployment Type On-premises activation via Cisco Software Central
Target Use Case Data Center Automation and Intent-Based Networking Upgrade
Upgrade Path From Cisco NX-OS Enterprise Services to ACI Enterprise Services

Interfaces

Applicable Interface Speeds 10G and Greater Ethernet Interfaces
Switch Fabric Support Cisco Nexus 9000 Fabric

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliance Yes
Compliant Standards FISMA Ready, Common Criteria (via ACI platform)
RoHS Compliance Yes
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 5D002
Federal Use Qualified Yes

Cloud Management & Licensing

License Type Upgrade License
Management Interface Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC)
License Tier Enterprise Services for ACI
Software Licensing Model Perpetual
License Delivery Type Electronic
Included Cloud Features Centralized Policy Management, Fabric Automation
License Activation Requirements Smart Licensing through Cisco Smart Account

Advanced Security Features

Security Model Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC)
Microsegmentation Supported via ACI Policy
Encrypted Traffic Handling Supported in ACI Mode
Integrated Threat Protection Through Cisco ACI and Secure FW Integration
Zero Trust Capabilities Enabled by ACI Fabric with Role-Based Policies

Physical & Environmental

Physical Media None (Electronic Delivery)
Hardware Dependency Compatible with ACI-capable Cisco Nexus switches