Cisco Nexus 5500 Storage Protocol Services License, 8 Ports | E-Delivery — L-N55-8P-SSK9=

Add storage protocol services to a Cisco Nexus 5500 environment with an electronic software license designed for clean deployment and straightforward entitlement management. This 8-port license is a practical fit for teams extending storage connectivity on a defined port count without overbuying capacity they do not need. Because the license is delivered electronically, it supports faster fulfillment and simpler procurement workflows than boxed media or manual distribution. That matters when infrastructure teams are working against maintenance windows, rollout schedules, or storage expansion timelines. The value here is specificity. An 8-port entitlement gives buyers a precise way to activate the required capability on the Nexus 5500 platform while keeping licensing aligned to actual deployment needs. For organizations comparing lower-cost alternatives, this license stands out by matching the platform, the feature set, and the port count with minimal friction in acquisition and activation. Ideal For Enabling storage protocol services on a Nexus 5500 switch Adding licensed port capacity for a storage network rollout Supporting procurement teams that require electronic delivery Matching license count to a small, defined deployment Why This Product 1 8-port license keeps entitlement tightly matched to need 2 Electronic delivery shortens fulfillment time 3 Cisco Nexus 5500 support ensures platform fit 4 Software-only licensing avoids hardware overhead