Cisco Switch License

Cisco Software Licensing

Cisco Switch
Licenses

Genuine software licenses for the complete Cisco switching portfolio — from access-layer Catalyst switches to hyperscale Nexus data center platforms. Activate advanced features, automation, and fabric capabilities with verified, compliant license keys.

6 Switch Series
Instant eDelivery
100% Genuine
24/7 Expert Support

Cisco Switch License Introductions

Cisco switch licenses are software entitlements that activate specific feature sets across the Catalyst and Nexus switching families. From the classic 3560X / 3750X campus access switches to the hyperscale Nexus 9000 data center fabric, the right license unlocks capabilities including advanced Layer 3 routing, VXLAN / EVPN overlays, network segmentation, automation via NX-OS programmability, and telemetry streaming — enabling your network to meet the demands of modern enterprise and cloud-scale data center environments while maintaining full Cisco compliance.

6 Switch Series
Campus / DC Platform Coverage
100% Genuine & Verified
24/7 Technical Support
Campus Access
Switch 3560X /
3750X Series
Cisco Catalyst Fixed Switch

Industry-proven campus access switches designed for wired LAN environments. Licenses enable advanced Layer 3 routing, security, and QoS capabilities for enterprise access layers.

IP Base & IP Services license tiers
Advanced Layer 3 routing (OSPF, BGP)
StackWise stacking technology support
Energy-efficient 802.3at PoE+ ready
Campus LAN PoE+ StackWise
Top-of-Rack
Switch Nexus
3000 Series
Cisco Nexus Data Center Switch

Low-latency, high-density top-of-rack switches purpose-built for data center and HPC environments. Licenses unlock VXLAN, advanced telemetry, and programmable pipeline features.

LAN Base & LAN Enterprise licenses
VXLAN bridging & routing support
Ultra-low latency (<1 µs) for HPC / HFT
Streaming telemetry & NX-API automation
Top-of-Rack VXLAN Low Latency
Aggregation
Switch Nexus
5000 Series
Cisco Nexus Data Center Switch

Unified fabric switches that consolidate LAN and SAN traffic onto a single platform. Licenses enable FCoE, FabricPath, and advanced Layer 2 / Layer 3 data center interconnect features.

Storage Protocols (FCoE / iSCSI) license
FabricPath for loop-free Layer 2 fabrics
Layer 3 routing license (L3 daughtercard)
Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for redundancy
Unified Fabric FCoE vPC
Core / Distribution
Switch Nexus
7000 Series
Cisco Nexus Data Center Switch

Modular, carrier-grade core switches for large enterprise data centers and service provider environments. Licenses unlock scalable MPLS, OTV, and multi-tenant segmentation capabilities.

Advanced Services & Transport Services license
OTV for data center interconnect (DCI)
MPLS & VRF-based multi-tenancy
Stateful Supervisor Redundancy (SSO)
DC Core OTV / DCI MPLS
Cloud Scale
Switch Nexus
9000 Series
Cisco Nexus Data Center Switch

Cisco's flagship cloud-scale data center switching platform, supporting ACI policy-driven automation or standalone NX-OS mode. Licenses enable EVPN, segment routing, and full fabric automation.

Essentials & Advantage license tiers
VXLAN EVPN fabric & BGP EVPN control plane
ACI multi-site & hybrid cloud support
Segment Routing & Network Telemetry
Cloud Scale ACI / EVPN Automation
Next-Gen Campus
Catalyst
9200L Series
Cisco Catalyst Access Switch

The entry point of Cisco's next-generation Catalyst 9000 family. Built for secure, cloud-managed campus access with Cisco DNA Center integration and perpetual or subscription-based licensing.

Network Essentials & Advantage licenses
Cisco DNA subscription (3 / 5 / 7 year)
MACsec hardware encryption support
Multi-Gigabit PoE++ (90W) capable models
Next-Gen Campus DNA Center PoE++