Cisco Nexus 9300 48 Port Upgrade License | EX Switches, Renewal — N9K-EX-24P-UPG=

Add the licensing capacity your Cisco Nexus 9300 EX switch environment needs without changing the underlying hardware strategy. This 48-port upgrade license is designed for organizations that have already standardized on the platform and need to align entitlement with operational demand. For network teams, the value is continuity. The switch remains in place, the licensing model stays controlled, and port capacity can be extended through a defined software entitlement rather than a disruptive refresh. That makes it easier to manage growth, maintain consistency across the switching estate, and keep procurement tied to a clear renewal path. This type of upgrade license is especially useful in environments where port counts, segmentation requirements, or expansion plans evolve over time. Instead of overbuying hardware up front, teams can match licensing to actual deployment needs and preserve budget for higher-value infrastructure work. Ideal For Upgrading port entitlement on deployed Nexus 9300 EX switches Supporting incremental network growth without replacing hardware Standardizing licensing across Cisco switching environments Matching switch capacity to changing access-layer demand Why This Product 1 Adds 48-port entitlement for supported EX switch deployments 2 Renewal subscription model for controlled licensing spend 3 Keeps the existing Nexus 9300 platform in service 4 Better fit for growth than a full hardware replacement