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ACI Essential SW license for a 1G Nexus 9K Leaf

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  • Enables ACI Essential software feature set on 1G Nexus 9000 Leaf switches
  • TAA compliant for use in U.S. government and regulated environments
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Designed for data center deployments requiring ACI functionality
  • Suitable for 1G-capable Nexus switches supporting Cisco's ACI architecture

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Key Benefits

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  • Delivers critical ACI functionality for Cisco 1G Nexus 9K Leaf switches at entry-level investment
  • TAA compliance ensures eligibility for government and regulated industry procurement
  • Supports Cisco’s intent-based networking approach, driving better scalability and policy management

Product Overview

The Cisco ACI Essential Software License for a 1G Nexus 9K Leaf (Part Number: ACI-ES-GF=) is a foundational entitlement enabling core ACI capabilities on Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Leaf switches. This license supports centralized policy automation, fabric simplification, and security enforcement across the data center. TAA compliant and manufactured in the United States, it is suitable for public sector and regulated deployments. Designed for 1G environments, this license is ideal for distributed architectures or edge deployments seeking ACI capabilities without high-speed uplink requirements. Unlock the benefits of application-centric design and intent-driven networking with this essential software layer.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type ACI Essential Software License
Form Factor Digital license
Designed For Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Leaf Switches
License Tier Essential
Intended Use Case 1G Environments, Edge or Distributed Deployments
License Type Perpetual
License Quantity 1 switch
Delivery Method Electronic
Platform Supported Cisco ACI Fabric with Cisco Nexus 9000 Leaf Switch
Version ACI Essential

Cloud Management & Licensing
Fabric Management Centralized via Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC)
Policy Model Intent-based policy automation
Cloud Integration Supports Cisco ACI Multi-Site and Remote Leaf deployments
Licensing Model Node-based ACI licensing
License Enforcement Smart Licensing
Management Interface Cisco APIC GUI, REST API, CLI
Software Compatibility Cisco ACI software images

Physical & Environmental
Appliance Requirements Requires Nexus 9000 Series hardware
Licensing Activation Requires Smart Account and Registration
Hardware Dependency Specific to 1G-capable leaf switches

Interfaces
Supported Network Interface Speeds Up to 1 Gbps
Supported Switch Models Cisco Nexus 9000 Leaf Switches

Advanced Security Features
Micro-Segmentation Supported
Policy Enforcement Integrated with ACI policy model
Traffic Encryption Policy-based enforcement via fabric
Security Zones Supported via endpoint groups
Threat Containment Supports dynamic policy adjustments

Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance Yes
Country of Origin United States
Compliance Standards TAA, RoHS
Regulatory Certification Yes
Product Code ACI-ES-GF=
Category Network Software License