Cisco Nexus 5500 Layer 3 License | Data Center Switching — N55-LAN1K9=

Add Layer 3 functionality to Cisco Nexus 5500 platforms without changing the switch hardware. This license is designed for data center environments that need routing capabilities at the access or aggregation layer, where network segmentation, path control, and scalable design matter. For architects, the advantage is flexibility. Layer 3 support lets you move beyond pure Layer 2 switching and build more efficient topologies for routed access, inter-VLAN routing, and policy-driven traffic handling. That can simplify design decisions in environments where uptime, segmentation, and operational clarity are more important than adding complexity. For procurement teams, this license is a targeted way to extend the value of an existing Nexus 5500 investment. Instead of replacing infrastructure to gain routing features, you can activate the capabilities needed for a specific deployment model. It is a practical fit for organizations standardizing on Cisco in the data center and looking to keep network architecture aligned with growth, resilience, and control. Ideal For Enabling routed access on a Cisco Nexus 5500 switch Supporting inter-VLAN routing in a data center network Extending an existing Nexus 5500 deployment with Layer 3 features Standardizing routing capabilities across Cisco switching infrastructure Why This Product 1 Activates Layer 3 routing on the Nexus 5500 platform 2 Targets data center switching rather than general enterprise routing 3 Adds capability without a hardware refresh 4 Supports routed access and segmentation use cases