Cisco NX-OS Advantage License for N9800 8-Slot | Modular Platforms — NXOS-AD-DM8

Maintain the software foundation for high-density Cisco modular switching with NX-OS Advantage licensing for N9800 8-slot platforms. This license is intended for environments that depend on consistent fabric behavior, operational visibility, and the control required to support large-scale data center switching. For infrastructure teams, the value is in preserving the capabilities that keep modular platforms aligned with production demands. NX-OS Advantage helps anchor the software layer behind the chassis, so the platform can be managed as part of a disciplined data center architecture rather than as a collection of isolated components. This licensing model is suited to organizations that have already standardized on Cisco switching and need a clear path to maintain feature access on the N9800 modular family. It supports procurement planning by tying software entitlement directly to the platform it serves, reducing ambiguity during refreshes, expansions, and lifecycle management. Choose this license when the cost of limited functionality is higher than the cost of maintaining the right software tier. For teams running critical workloads on modular infrastructure, that distinction matters. Ideal For Licensing a Cisco N9800 8-slot chassis in a data center core Standardizing software entitlement across modular switching refreshes Maintaining feature access during platform lifecycle extensions Supporting procurement of Cisco switching software for enterprise fabrics Why This Product 1 Tied to the N9800 8-slot platform rather than a generic switch license 2 Built for Cisco modular data center environments 3 Supports software entitlement planning during lifecycle management 4 Better fit for teams standardizing on NX-OS in large fabrics