Product Type | Software License |
Software Name | Cisco NX-OS Advantage for XF2 Nexus 3K |
Form Factor | Digital delivery |
License Type | Subscription license |
Supported Platforms | Cisco Nexus 3000 Series |
License Term | Perpetual or term (varies by purchase agreement) |
Edition | NX-OS Advantage |
Use Case | Data center networking, Layer 3 routing, programmability, telemetry |
Power Requirements | Not applicable (software license) |
Cisco NX-OS Advantage for XF2 Nexus 3K



Key Benefits

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- Unlocks advanced NX-OS features to enhance network visibility and scalability.
- TAA compliance ensures suitability for government and federally regulated environments.
- Country of origin in the United States supports compliance with critical sourcing requirements.
Product Overview
The Cisco NX-OS Advantage for XF2 Nexus 3K delivers an enhanced software license enabling advanced networking features for the Nexus 3000 Series switches. Tailored for high-performance environments, this software package supports a range of enterprise-grade functions including scalable Layer 3 routing, automation, programmability, and precise network telemetry. Compliant with Trade Agreements Act (TAA), it is suitable for deployments requiring country-of-origin certification, which in this case is the United States. This software helps reduce operational complexity and supports future-proof data center infrastructure.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability | Not applicable |
Compliance & Origin
Compliant with TAA (Trade Agreements Act) | Yes |
Country of Origin | United States |
Regulatory Certifications | TAA Compliant |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Integrated Security Features | Yes (includes ACLs, control plane protection, role-based access control) |
Microsegmentation Support | Yes (via policy-based segmentation in NX-OS) |
Encrypted Management | Yes (SSH, SNMPv3, HTTPS) |
AAA Support | Yes (TACACS+, RADIUS) |
Security Compliance Frameworks | Supports FIPS when hardware supports it |
Interfaces
Supported Features - Layer 3 Routing | Yes |
Supported Features - Automation Tools | Yes |
Supported Features - Streaming Telemetry | Yes |
Supported Features - VXLAN | Yes |
Supported Features - Programmability (REST APIs, NetConf/YANG) | Yes |
Supported Features - Segment Routing | Yes |
Supported Features - Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) | Yes |
Supported Features - MPLS | Yes |
Supported Features - BGP EVPN | Yes |
Supported Features - PTP (Precision Time Protocol) | Yes |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | Not applicable (software license) |
Product Weight | Not applicable (software license) |
Operating Temperature | Not applicable (software license) |
Storage Temperature | Not applicable (software license) |
Operating Humidity Range | Not applicable (software license) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, REST API, and Cisco DCNM |
Cloud Integration | Cisco Intersight, Cisco Nexus Dashboard (for telemetry and automation) |
Licensing Model | Smart Licensing with Cisco Smart Accounts |
License Activation | Via Cisco Smart Licensing portal |