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CISCO NXOS-ES-XF= NX-OS Essentials License for Nexus 9300 10G+

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  • Supports NX-OS Essentials capabilities for Cisco Nexus 9300 (10G+) switches
  • TAA compliant, suitable for government and public sector compliance
  • Manufactured in the United States
  • Ideal for enabling foundational Layer 2/3 feature sets on Nexus platforms

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Key Benefits

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  • Activates critical network functionality on Cisco Nexus 9300 switches without requiring expensive feature sets
  • TAA compliance makes this license suitable for federal, state, and public sector IT projects
  • Manufactured in the United States, meeting sourcing requirements for domestic preferences

Product Overview

The Cisco NXOS-ES-XF= license enables NX-OS Essentials features on Nexus 9300 10G+ platforms, delivering core networking capabilities including Layer 2/3 functions. This TAA-compliant option is manufactured in the United States and supports scalable deployment of Cisco switch software. Designed as a cost-effective foundation for infrastructure, it allows activation of essential features with minimal complexity.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Network Operating System License
Form Factor Digital Software License
Supported Platforms Cisco Nexus 9300 Series 10G+ Switches
License Type NX-OS Essentials Feature License
License Format Permanent, Node-Locked
Delivery Method Electronic
Software Features Enabled Layer 2/3 features, OSPF, EIGRP, PIM, QoS, VXLAN bridging, basic security features
Use Case Core switching, Layer 2/3 routing, virtualized data centers
TAA Compliance Yes

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin United States
Trade Agreement Act (TAA) Compliant Yes
RoHS Compliance Yes
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 5D002
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) FIPS 140-2 compliant environment supported

Advanced Security Features
Access Control MAC ACLs, IPv4/IPv6 ACLs
Security Features DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, Port Security
Control Plane Protection CoPP (Control Plane Policing)
AAA Support RADIUS, TACACS+

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface Cisco NX-OS CLI, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)
Cloud Integration Supports integration with Cisco ACI and DCNM
Licensing Model Perpetual with node-lock
License Activation Manual via Cisco Smart Licensing or PAK
Software Image Requirement NX-OS 9.3(5) or later recommended
Feature Tier Essentials (Entry-Level)

Interfaces
Supported Network Interfaces 10G/25G/40G/100G Ethernet depending on Nexus 9300 model
Routing Protocols Supported OSPF, EIGRP, PIM, BGP (limited)
Switching Features STP, VTP, VLAN Trunking, Port Channels
Virtualization Support VXLAN Bridging
Multicast Features PIM-SM, IGMPv2/v3

Physical & Environmental
Hardware Dependency Requires compatible Cisco Nexus 9300 Series switch
Compatible Switch Families N9K-C93180YC-EX, N9K-C9332PQ, N9K-C9364C, others with 10G+ ports
Environment License has no direct physical environmental dependency