Product Type | Software License Upgrade |
License Type | Feature Set Upgrade |
License Category | Cisco NX-OS LAN to Advantage |
Supported Platform | Cisco Modular Switches (8–16 Slot) |
Form Factor | Digital Distribution |
Model | NXOS-UPG-L-AD-M8= |
Software Family | Cisco NX-OS |
Compatibility | Cisco Nexus Series Modular Switches |
Software Edition | Advantage |
Upgrade From | LAN Base License |
License Quantity | 1 device |
Delivery Method | Electronic |
Purpose | Enables advanced routing, automation, and scalability features |
Slot Count Supported | 8–16 Slots |
Hardware Requirement | No hardware upgrade required |
Application Environment | Enterprise, Data Center |
Cisco NX-OS Upgrade License: LAN to Advantage (Modular 8–16 Slot)



Key Benefits

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- Supports advanced network capabilities by upgrading from LAN Base to Advantage NX-OS software
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for federal and public sector procurement
- Eliminates need for new hardware investment through efficient software licensing
Product Overview
The Cisco NX-OS Upgrade License: LAN to Advantage enhances modular switches with 8–16 slots by enabling the advanced NX-OS software feature set. It is TAA compliant and manufactured in the United States, supporting sensitive or regulated deployments. Designed for environments requiring improved routing, automation, and resiliency, this license cost-effectively boosts network scalability in enterprise or data center settings. No hardware changes are required for this software-based upgrade. Detailed technical features such as supported protocols were not available.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
License Activation | Cisco Smart Licensing |
Management Platform | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), Cisco Nexus Dashboard |
License Term | Perpetual |
License Mode | Right-to-use with Electronic Activation |
Advanced Security Features
Security Capabilities Enabled by License | ACLs, Dynamic Routing Security, Enhanced Control Plane Policing (CoPP), MACsec (device dependent) |
Routing Protocol Security Support | OSPF, BGP, EIGRP with authentication and policy controls |
Access Control Features | Role-based Access Control (RBAC) |
Integrated Monitoring Tools | Support for telemetry, event streaming (via NX-OS Advantage features) |
Interfaces
Supported Protocols | Advanced Layer 3 Routing, Automation Interfaces (e.g., REST APIs; not officially specified) |
Software Features (Advantage Tier) | Enhanced routing, Security features, Automation, Resiliency |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | United States |
Regulatory Standards | TAA compliant for regulated environments |
Compliant Regions | U.S. Federal Government, Regulated Industries |
Physical & Environmental
Physical Shipment | No – License delivered digitally |
Installation Type | Software Activation via Network Interface |