Product Type | Virtual GPU Software Subscription |
Usage Type | Educational License |
License Term | 4 Years |
Concurrent Users Supported | 1 CCU (Concurrent User) |
Software Platform | NVIDIA Quadro Virtual Data Center Workstation (vDWS) |
Target Environment | Virtual Workstation / GPU-accelerated Virtual Desktop |
License Category | Subscription License |
Intended Market | Education |
EDU NVIDIA Quadro vDWS SW Subscription 1CCU 4YR



Key Benefits

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- Long 4-year subscription eliminates need for annual renewals, reducing administrative overhead.
- TAA compliance ensures suitability for use in educational institutions receiving federal funding.
- Single CCU model offers a cost-effective entry point for GPU virtual workstation access.
Product Overview
The EDU - NVIDIA Quadro vDWS SW Subscription is a 4-year licensing solution from Cisco that allows 1 concurrent user (CCU) to access NVIDIA's powerful virtual GPU workstation platform. Targeted for educational institutions, it enhances access to high-performance graphics applications remotely. The software is TAA-compliant and originates from the United States, making it suitable for government-funded education sectors. With a consistent 4-year term, it streamlines budgeting processes and supports scalable deployment of virtual labs or classrooms.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
License Delivery Method | Electronic |
License Management Platform | NVIDIA Licensing Portal |
Cloud Compatibility | NVIDIA GPU Cloud (NGC), Private Cloud, Public Cloud |
Deployment Options | On-Premises and Cloud |
License Type | Concurrent User Licensing |
Scalability Support | Yes |
Virtual GPU Support | NVIDIA GRID vGPU |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | United States |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Regulatory Approvals | FCC, CE (dependent on deployment platform) |
Education-Specific Compliance | FERPA-friendly Deployment Possible |
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Requirements | Dependent on endpoint accessing virtual desktop |
Remote Access | Yes, via VDI or Cloud Streaming |
Interfaces
Supported Hypervisors | VMware vSphere, Citrix XenServer, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat KVM |
Supported Virtualization Platforms | Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, VMware Horizon, Microsoft RDS |
Advanced Security Features
User Isolation Capabilities | Yes, via vGPU profiles |
Encryption Support | Yes, with supported hypervisors |
Secure Access to GPU Resources | Yes |
Physical & Environmental
Deployment Environment | Server-based Virtual Environment |
Host GPU Requirement | NVIDIA A-Series, Tesla, or RTX GPUs |
Supported OS for Host | Linux and Windows Server |
Supported OS for Guest VMs | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Distributions |