Product Type | DCN Advantage Software License |
Form Factor | Digital license |
Intended For | Cisco 1G Nexus 9000 Series Leaf Switches |
Software Family | Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) |
License Type | Feature-based perpetual license |
Media Type | Electronic |
Spare Product | Yes |
Model Number | ACI-AD-GF= |
Supported Platforms | Cisco Nexus 9000 series |
Cisco DCN Advantage SW License for 1G Nexus 9K Leaf, Spare



Key Benefits

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- Provides scalable licensing control for expanding Cisco ACI data center environments
- TAA compliance ensures eligibility for public sector procurement
- Designed as a spare, enabling flexible and rapid deployment in mission-critical networks
Product Overview
The Cisco ACI-AD-GF= DCN Advantage Software License is designed for 1G Nexus 9000 series Leaf switches, offering advanced capabilities for scalable and automated data center networking. Its TAA compliance and U.S.-based origin make it ideal for government or regulated deployments. As a spare unit, it provides flexible licensing backup to support rapid infrastructure growth. Engineered for integration with Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure, this license facilitates policy-driven network management and automation, ensuring optimized control, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Specifications
Product Overview
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliant Standards | U.S. Trade Agreements Act (TAA) |
Cisco Environmental Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | 5D002 |
Commercial/Enterprise Grade | Enterprise |
UNSPSC Code | 43233004 |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Platform | Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) |
Supported Cisco Smart Licensing | Yes |
Cloud Integration | Cisco ACI Multi-Site, Cisco ACI Anywhere |
Software Licensing Model | Per device |
Deployment Model | On-premises or hybrid |
License Term | Perpetual |
Number of Licenses Included | 1 device license |
Software Function | Data center automation and policy-based network control |
Advanced Security Features
Integrated Security | Policy-based segmentation and traffic enforcement |
Identity-Based Access Control | Supported via ACI policies |
Micro-Segmentation | Yes |
Encryption Support | Supported via hardware platform features |
Traffic Telemetry | Flow-level monitoring and analytics via ACI |
Policy Enforcement | Application-driven security policy |
Compliance Monitoring | Yes |
Security Intelligence Integration | Supports Cisco Tetration and Secure Firewall integration |
Zero Trust Support | Supported within Cisco ACI fabric |