Cisco 55-1170-01 Nexus 5500 Series Vm-flex License

Cisco 55-1170-01 Nexus 5500 Series Vm-flex License
Cisco 55-1170-01 Nexus 5500 Series Vm-flex License
The Cisco Nexus 5500 Series Vm-flex License (part number 55-1170-01) provides the ability to virtualize and flexibly allocate resources on Nexus 5500 data center switches. By enabling software based network functions, this license helps organizations... Read More
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  • Manufacturer: Cisco
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Overview

The Cisco Nexus 5500 Series Vm-flex License (part number 55-1170-01) provides the ability to virtualize and flexibly allocate resources on Nexus 5500 data center switches. By enabling software based network functions, this license helps organizations reduce capital expense, accelerate service deployment, and adapt quickly to changing traffic patterns without adding additional hardware.

Key Features

  • Dynamic resource allocation for virtual machines across the switch fabric
  • Supports multiple concurrent virtual network functions such as firewalls, load balancers and intrusion detection systems
  • Seamless integration with Cisco NX-OS software releases
  • Scalable licensing model that grows with your data center needs
  • Enables high availability through rapid failover of virtual services

Technical Specifications

  • Applicable Models: All Cisco Nexus 5500 series switches (e.g. 5596, 5596UP)
  • License Type: Perpetual Vm-flex license
  • Supported NX-OS Versions: 7.x and later
  • Maximum Virtual Instances Supported: Up to 16 per chassis depending on hardware resources
  • Resource Limits: CPU, memory and bandwidth allocation are managed by the switch operating system

Applications

  • Data center virtualization environments that require flexible network function placement
  • Service provider edge devices where multiple virtual services must run on a single physical platform
  • Enterprise campuses implementing software defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV)
  • Testing and development labs that need to spin up and tear down virtual network appliances quickly

This Vm-flex license turns the Nexus 5500 series into a versatile platform for modern, software-driven networks, delivering agility, cost savings and simplified operations.