Product Type | Virtual GPU Software Subscription |
Subscription Term | 5 Years |
Concurrent Users Supported | 1 CCU (Concurrent User) |
Target Market | Education |
Use Case | Virtualization of Professional GPU Workloads |
Vendor | CISCO |
Bundled Software | NVIDIA Quadro Virtual Data Center Workstation (vDWS) |
Scalability | Supports scalable virtualization for multi-user environments |
Form Factor | Software License (Digital) |
CISCO NVIDIA Quadro vDWS EDU Software 5-Year Subscription



Key Benefits

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- Long-term 5-year licensing reduces administrative overhead and total cost of ownership
- TAA compliance and U.S. origin make it ideal for educational institutions under federal procurement rules
- Enables academic programs to deploy professional virtual GPU capabilities for advanced learning tools
Product Overview
The CISCO EDU - NVIDIA Quadro vDWS Software Subscription provides advanced virtual GPU capabilities over a 5-year period, targeted at educational environments. Designed for one concurrent user (1CCU), it delivers remote access to high-performance GPU workstations for classrooms and labs. With TAA compliance and a U.S. country of origin, this subscription meets critical policy requirements for public sector institutions. It's a scalable and compliant solution to virtualize professional graphics workloads in academic deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
License Type | Subscription |
License Term Length | 60 Months |
License Quantity | 1 CCU |
License Delivery Method | Electronic (Digital Fulfillment) |
License Management | NVIDIA License System (NLS) |
Cloud Integration | Optional integration with cloud-hosted desktops (DaaS) |
Software Activation | Online Activation via NVIDIA Licensing Portal |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Access | User authentication and policy-based access control |
Encryption Support | Supports virtual machine display encryption via protocol |
Resource Isolation | Dedicated GPU profiles prevent data leakage |
Remote Session Security | Secured through hypervisor and protocol controls |
Interfaces
Supported Platforms | VMware vSphere, Citrix Hypervisor, Red Hat KVM |
Supported GPUs | NVIDIA A-Series, Tesla, RTX GPUs (data center class GPUs required) |
Host Operating System Compatibility | Linux, Windows Server |
Client Access Method | Remote display protocols (e.g., PCoIP, RDP, ICA) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
ECCN | 5D002 |
Export Control Classification | EAR |
HS Code | 8523.49 |
Regulatory Certifications | Meets U.S. federal procurement standards |
Physical & Environmental
Delivery Format | Software Subscription (Non-Physical Product) |
Physical Media Included | No |
Packaging | Digital License Only |