Cisco Nexus 7000 SAN Enterprise License | Data Center, Storage Networking — N7K-SAN1K9=

Strengthen storage networking on the Cisco Nexus 7000 platform with the SAN Enterprise License. Designed for data center teams that depend on predictable storage connectivity and disciplined infrastructure control, this license adds the software entitlement needed to support SAN-oriented operations on an established Cisco switching platform. For organizations running shared storage, virtualized workloads, or tightly governed data center fabrics, licensing is a key part of platform capability. This entitlement helps extend the value of the Nexus 7000 by enabling SAN enterprise functionality without changing the underlying switching architecture. That means cleaner procurement, simpler standardization, and a more direct path to supporting storage networking requirements at scale. It is a strong fit for teams that want to keep Cisco at the center of their data center strategy while preserving the operational model already built around Nexus 7000. The result is a more controlled, platform-specific way to support SAN growth and maintain infrastructure alignment. Ideal For Enable SAN enterprise features on Cisco Nexus 7000 data center switches Support storage networking for virtualized workloads and shared arrays Standardize licensing across Nexus 7000-based fabric deployments Extend platform value without changing the underlying switching architecture Why This Product 1 Adds SAN-focused entitlement for Nexus 7000 platforms 2 Supports storage networking rather than general switching alone 3 Helps preserve existing Cisco data center architecture 4 Matches procurement to a specific Nexus 7000 deployment