{"product_id":"cisco-aci-vpod-virtual-edge-1y-renewal-aci-vpod-ave-1r","title":"Cisco ACI vPod Virtual Edge Software 1Y Renewal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eCisco ACI vPod Virtual Edge Software 1Y Renewal\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtend your Cisco ACI fabric into virtualized remote locations\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Cisco ACI vPod Virtual Edge software renewal license. This \u003cstrong\u003evirtual switching component\u003c\/strong\u003e enables organizations to deploy ACI Virtual Pod solutions without requiring Nexus 9000 hardware at remote sites. Perfect for enterprises managing distributed virtual workloads across multiple locations, the \u003cstrong\u003eACI vPod Virtual Edge\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers centralized policy management and VXLAN-based policy extension for seamless fabric extension. The ACI-VPOD-AVE-1R 1-year renewal ensures continuous licensing for your virtual edge deployments, supporting ACI 5.2 with end-of-support aligned to ACI 6.0 timelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtual switching component for ACI fabric extension into remote virtualized environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVXLAN-based policy extension for consistent policy enforcement across distributed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentralized management of virtual workloads without remote Nexus 9000 hardware requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless integration with Cisco ACI Virtual Pod architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-year renewal license for continuous software support and updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported through ACI 5.2 with predictable end-of-life alignment to ACI 6.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eACI-VPOD-AVE-1R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtual Edge Software License\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicense Term\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Year Renewal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolution Component\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eACI Virtual Pod (vPod)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported ACI Versions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eACI 5.2 and earlier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd of Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAligned to ACI 6.0 lifecycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVXLAN-based policy extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Cisco ACI vPod Virtual Edge software used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCisco ACI vPod Virtual Edge is a virtual switching component that extends your ACI fabric into remote virtualized locations. It enables centralized policy management and VXLAN-based policy extension without requiring physical Nexus 9000 hardware at remote sites, making it ideal for distributed virtual workload deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need Nexus 9000 hardware for ACI Virtual Pod deployment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The ACI vPod Virtual Edge software allows you to extend your ACI fabric into virtualized remote locations without requiring Nexus 9000 hardware at those sites. This reduces infrastructure costs while maintaining centralized management and policy consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat ACI versions support this virtual edge renewal license?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ACI-VPOD-AVE-1R renewal license is supported through ACI 5.2, with end-of-support aligned to ACI 6.0 timelines. Check Cisco's end-of-life notice for specific support dates and upgrade recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a renewal license or a new license?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1-year renewal license (indicated by the -1R suffix). It renews existing ACI vPod Virtual Edge software deployments. Ensure you have an active license before purchasing this renewal to maintain continuous coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CISCO SYSTEMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41630729142347,"sku":"ACI-VPOD-AVE-1R","price":1484.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Cisco-ACI-vPod-Virtual-Edge-Software-1Y-Renewal.png?v=1788296417","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/cisco-aci-vpod-virtual-edge-1y-renewal-aci-vpod-ave-1r","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}