CISCO NXOS to ACI ESS Upgrade License (1G Platforms)

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  • - Transition license from Cisco NXOS to ACI Essentials for 1G platforms
  • - TAA compliant, suitable for regulated procurement
  • - Manufactured in the United States
  • - Designed for 1G networking environments
  • - Supports network automation and policy control

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Key Benefits

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  • Enables seamless migration to Cisco's ACI fabric infrastructure for modernized data centers.
  • TAA compliance ensures suitability for government and regulated industry use.
  • U.S.-manufactured licensing supports enterprise-grade reliability and supply chain integrity.

Product Overview

The Cisco NXOS to ACI ESS Upgrade License (1G Platforms) helps migrate networks from NX-OS to Cisco ACI Essentials, offering centralized policy-based control and automation. Optimized for 1G platforms, it ensures compatibility with existing setups and aligns with TAA compliance standards. Manufactured in the United States, the upgrade enhances network scalability, visibility, and security across data centers.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Software Upgrade License
Form Factor Digital License
Target Platform Cisco 1G Platforms
Upgrade Path From Cisco NX-OS to Cisco ACI Essentials
Purpose Enables centralized policy-based control and automation
Scalability Features Supports scalable network fabric expansion in ACI environment
Security Enhancements Delivers security policies across ACI fabric
Visibility Functions Improves network-wide visibility and telemetry

Physical & Environmental

Physical Shipment No physical shipment; electronic delivery only
Hardware Requirements Cisco Nexus switches compatible with ACI mode

Cloud Management & Licensing

License Type Upgrade License
License Model Perpetual or term-based, varies by Cisco SKU
Delivery Method Electronic Software Delivery (ESD)
License Compatibility Cisco Smart Licensing-enabled
Cisco Smart Account Required Yes
License Use Rights Enables ACI Essentials feature set on eligible switches
License Tier Essentials
Included Features in ACI Essentials Centralized automation, basic telemetry, fabric infrastructure management
APIC Compatibility Requires Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC)

Interfaces

Supported Platforms 1G-capable Cisco Nexus switches
Platform Compatibility Cisco Nexus 9000 Series in NX-OS mode
Network Interface Modes Supports integration with Cisco ACI fabric via APIC

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliance Yes
RoHS Compliance Yes
Environmental Certification REACH Compliant
ISO Certification ISO 9001

Advanced Security Features

Policy Enforcement Role-based policy model via ACI
Micro-Segmentation Support Yes (via ACI Essentials)
Integrated Firewall Functions Supported via ACI Contracts and Filters
Traffic Isolation Capabilities Yes, through ACI Endpoint Groups (EPGs)
Security Policy Granularity Fine-grained per-application or endpoint level
Inter-VLAN Security Yes, managed through ACI fabric policies
Multi-Tenant Security Yes, tenant separation supported
ACI Security Integrations Integrates with Cisco security solutions (e.g., ISE, Firepower)