Table 1: Feature-Based Licenses for the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series

This table lists the feature-based license packages for the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, which includes Cisco Nexus 9500 switches and Cisco Nexus 9300 switches. If you want to use features that are covered by different licenses, you must install all appropriate licenses. The licenses are independent of each other. Any feature not included in a license package is bundled with the Cisco NX-OS software and is provided at no extra charge to you. Licenses may be specific to a particular hardware platform. Each license only supports the listed features. Information About Licensing Licensing allows you to access specified premium features on the device after you install the appropriate license for that feature.įeature-Based Licenses Feature-based licenses make features available to the entire physical device, so you only need one copy of the license for a device. Licensing Cisco NX-OS Software Features Information About Licensing Verifying the License Configuration, page 25.

License Transfers Between Devices, page 25.

Associating a License with a Module, page 24.

Configuring the Grace Period Feature, page 21.

Identifying License Features in Use, page 19.

Installing the License Key File, page 16.

Obtaining the License Key File, page 15.

Licensing Virtualization Support, page 13.

See the Cisco DCNM Installation and Licensing Guide for details about installing and licensing Cisco DCNM. Licensing Cisco NX-OS Software Features This publication contains information related to licensing types, options, procedures, installation, and management for the Cisco NX-OS software.Ĭisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) is a graphical user interface that you can use to manage your data center infrastructure.

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