| Product Type | Virtual GPU Software Subscription | 
| Subscription Term | 5 Years | 
| Concurrent Users Supported | 1 CCU (Concurrent User) | 
| Target Market | Education | 
| Use Case | Virtualization of Professional GPU Workloads | 
| Vendor | CISCO | 
| Bundled Software | NVIDIA Quadro Virtual Data Center Workstation (vDWS) | 
| Scalability | Supports scalable virtualization for multi-user environments | 
| Form Factor | Software License (Digital) | 
CISCO NVIDIA Quadro vDWS EDU Software 5-Year Subscription
 
 

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- Long-term 5-year licensing reduces administrative overhead and total cost of ownership
- TAA compliance and U.S. origin make it ideal for educational institutions under federal procurement rules
- Enables academic programs to deploy professional virtual GPU capabilities for advanced learning tools
Product Overview
The CISCO EDU - NVIDIA Quadro vDWS Software Subscription provides advanced virtual GPU capabilities over a 5-year period, targeted at educational environments. Designed for one concurrent user (1CCU), it delivers remote access to high-performance GPU workstations for classrooms and labs. With TAA compliance and a U.S. country of origin, this subscription meets critical policy requirements for public sector institutions. It's a scalable and compliant solution to virtualize professional graphics workloads in academic deployments.
Specifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | License Type | Subscription | 
| License Term Length | 60 Months | 
| License Quantity | 1 CCU | 
| License Delivery Method | Electronic (Digital Fulfillment) | 
| License Management | NVIDIA License System (NLS) | 
| Cloud Integration | Optional integration with cloud-hosted desktops (DaaS) | 
| Software Activation | Online Activation via NVIDIA Licensing Portal | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Secure Access | User authentication and policy-based access control | 
| Encryption Support | Supports virtual machine display encryption via protocol | 
| Resource Isolation | Dedicated GPU profiles prevent data leakage | 
| Remote Session Security | Secured through hypervisor and protocol controls | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Supported Platforms | VMware vSphere, Citrix Hypervisor, Red Hat KVM | 
| Supported GPUs | NVIDIA A-Series, Tesla, RTX GPUs (data center class GPUs required) | 
| Host Operating System Compatibility | Linux, Windows Server | 
| Client Access Method | Remote display protocols (e.g., PCoIP, RDP, ICA) | 
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | Country of Origin | United States | 
| TAA Compliant | Yes | 
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | 
| ECCN | 5D002 | 
| Export Control Classification | EAR | 
| HS Code | 8523.49 | 
| Regulatory Certifications | Meets U.S. federal procurement standards | 
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Delivery Format | Software Subscription (Non-Physical Product) | 
| Physical Media Included | No | 
| Packaging | Digital License Only | 
 
               
     
    