{"product_id":"cisco-dcn-essentials-1g-nexus-9k-leaf-license","title":"Cisco DCN Essentials 1G Nexus 9K Leaf Software License","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eCisco DCN Essentials 1G Nexus 9K Leaf Software License\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDCN Essentials software license for 1G Nexus 9K Leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e switches delivers foundational Data Center Networking capabilities for organizations deploying Cisco Nexus 9000 platforms. This license enables core DCN features under Cisco's ACI and NX-OS licensing model, providing essential networking functionality for enterprise data center environments. Perfect for IT teams building scalable, efficient data center infrastructures with Cisco's industry-leading Nexus 9K leaf switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundational DCN feature set for Cisco Nexus 9K platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 1G Nexus 9K Leaf switch deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Cisco ACI and NX-OS licensing models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables core data center networking capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAligns with Cisco DCN Essentials tier licensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreamlined license management for leaf switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade networking performance\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\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\u003eSoftware License\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicense Tier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCN Essentials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexus 9K Leaf Switches (1G)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicensing Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco ACI and NX-OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCN-ES-GF=\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\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included in the DCN Essentials license for Nexus 9K?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DCN Essentials software license provides foundational Data Center Networking features for Cisco Nexus 9K platforms, including core capabilities aligned with Cisco's DCN Essentials tier. This enables essential networking functionality for leaf switch deployments in data center environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this license compatible with all Nexus 9K switches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis DCN Essentials license is specifically designed for 1G Nexus 9K Leaf switches. Verify your switch specifications to ensure compatibility with this particular licensing tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does DCN Essentials licensing work with Cisco ACI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DCN Essentials software license operates within Cisco's ACI and NX-OS licensing framework, providing the foundational feature set needed for Application Centric Infrastructure deployments on Nexus 9K leaf switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of upgrading to DCN Essentials?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrading to DCN Essentials enables core data center networking capabilities on your Nexus 9K infrastructure, supporting scalable deployments while maintaining cost efficiency for enterprise data center operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CISCO SYSTEMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41671372963915,"sku":"DCN-ES-GF=","price":7001.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Cisco-DCN-Essentials-1G-Nexus-9K-Leaf-Software-License.png?v=1788299637","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/cisco-dcn-essentials-1g-nexus-9k-leaf-license","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}