Cisco A9K-NV-CLUSTR-LIC= NV Cluster License | Chassis, Routing — A9K-NV-CLUSTR-LIC=

Add NV cluster licensing to Cisco chassis deployments with a per-chassis entitlement model that keeps feature activation tightly scoped. This approach is well suited to infrastructure teams that want to expand routing capability without broad, platform-level licensing overhead. In dense network environments, the difference is operational clarity. A chassis-specific license helps standardize how capabilities are enabled across installed systems, making it easier to plan upgrades, manage inventory, and keep procurement aligned with actual deployment footprints. For organizations running Cisco routing infrastructure at scale, this license supports a more disciplined path to capacity growth. It is designed for teams that value precise entitlement, consistent configuration strategy, and a purchasing model that reflects the realities of chassis-based architecture. Ideal For License NV cluster capability on Cisco chassis deployments Standardize entitlement across routed infrastructure sites Support capacity planning for chassis-based network growth Align software procurement with installed Cisco hardware Why This Product 1 Per-chassis licensing keeps entitlement tied to installed hardware 2 Supports controlled expansion in Cisco routing environments 3 More precise than broad platform-wide licensing models 4 Helps procurement mirror actual network footprint