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Cisco NX-OS Upgrade License: LAN to Advantage (Modular 8–16 Slot)

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  • Enables NX-OS Advanced feature set for modular 8–16 slot Cisco switches
  • TAA compliant, suitable for government and regulated deployments
  • Manufactured in the United States
  • Software-based upgrade, no hardware changes required

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Key Benefits

Eye-Insights
  • Supports advanced network capabilities by upgrading from LAN Base to Advantage NX-OS software
  • TAA compliance makes it suitable for federal and public sector procurement
  • Eliminates need for new hardware investment through efficient software licensing

Product Overview

The Cisco NX-OS Upgrade License: LAN to Advantage enhances modular switches with 8–16 slots by enabling the advanced NX-OS software feature set. It is TAA compliant and manufactured in the United States, supporting sensitive or regulated deployments. Designed for environments requiring improved routing, automation, and resiliency, this license cost-effectively boosts network scalability in enterprise or data center settings. No hardware changes are required for this software-based upgrade. Detailed technical features such as supported protocols were not available.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Software License Upgrade
License Type Feature Set Upgrade
License Category Cisco NX-OS LAN to Advantage
Supported Platform Cisco Modular Switches (8–16 Slot)
Form Factor Digital Distribution
Model NXOS-UPG-L-AD-M8=
Software Family Cisco NX-OS
Compatibility Cisco Nexus Series Modular Switches
Software Edition Advantage
Upgrade From LAN Base License
License Quantity 1 device
Delivery Method Electronic
Purpose Enables advanced routing, automation, and scalability features
Slot Count Supported 8–16 Slots
Hardware Requirement No hardware upgrade required
Application Environment Enterprise, Data Center

Cloud Management & Licensing
License Activation Cisco Smart Licensing
Management Platform Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), Cisco Nexus Dashboard
License Term Perpetual
License Mode Right-to-use with Electronic Activation

Advanced Security Features
Security Capabilities Enabled by License ACLs, Dynamic Routing Security, Enhanced Control Plane Policing (CoPP), MACsec (device dependent)
Routing Protocol Security Support OSPF, BGP, EIGRP with authentication and policy controls
Access Control Features Role-based Access Control (RBAC)
Integrated Monitoring Tools Support for telemetry, event streaming (via NX-OS Advantage features)

Interfaces
Supported Protocols Advanced Layer 3 Routing, Automation Interfaces (e.g., REST APIs; not officially specified)
Software Features (Advantage Tier) Enhanced routing, Security features, Automation, Resiliency

Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance Yes
Country of Origin United States
Regulatory Standards TAA compliant for regulated environments
Compliant Regions U.S. Federal Government, Regulated Industries

Physical & Environmental
Physical Shipment No – License delivered digitally
Installation Type Software Activation via Network Interface