| Product Type | Network Operating System Software License |
| Product Form Factor | License – Electronic |
| Intended Device | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches |
| License Type | Essentials |
| Supported Throughput | 1G |
CISCO NX-OS Essentials License for 1G Nexus 9K

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- Enables essential Cisco NX-OS features tailored for 1G Nexus 9K, ensuring reliable baseline capability.
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for government and institutional contracts requiring certified products.
- Made in the USA, supporting domestic sourcing requirements and quality assurance expectations.
Product Overview
The CISCO NXOS-ES-GF= is an NX-OS Essentials Software License designed for 1G Nexus 9000 Series switches. Manufactured in the United States and compliant with TAA regulations, it provides foundational software support for managing scalable and compliant enterprise networks. Though extensive technical features are unspecified, this license supports cost-effective network performance and Cisco-standard reliability in compatible infrastructure environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
| License Term | Perpetual |
| Delivery Method | Electronic Software Download |
| License Mode | Feature Enablement |
| Software Management Platform | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), CLI, REST API, NX-API |
| Cloud Integration | Supported with DCNM |
| License Quantity | 1 device |
Physical & Environmental
| Operating Environment | Dependent on hosting Nexus hardware |
| Environmental Compliance | Yes, through parent switch compliance |
Wireless Features
Interfaces
| Supported Platform | Cisco Nexus 9K Series |
| Interface Requirements | Pre-installed NX-OS environment |
Advanced Security Features
| Basic Network Security | Supported (through NX-OS features) |
| ACLs Support | Yes |
| Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
| Network Segmentation Support | Yes (via VRFs and VLANs) |
| AAA Security Services | Yes (TACACS+, RADIUS) |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | United States |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes, as part of Nexus hardware/software stack |
| Certification Standards | ISO/IEC standards via Cisco compliance |