Cisco NX-OS Storage SW License for 1G Platforms | Storage Networking — NXOS-STRG-GF=

Activate storage-focused NX-OS functionality on supported Cisco 1G platforms with a license model designed for precise feature control. This software entitlement is intended for environments where storage traffic must be handled with the same discipline as core network services, without introducing unnecessary hardware refresh cycles. NX-OS licensing gives infrastructure teams a clean way to enable the capabilities they need on eligible platforms while keeping procurement, compliance, and lifecycle management straightforward. For organizations standardizing on Cisco switching, this license helps preserve platform value by unlocking the storage software functions tied to the underlying system. It is a practical fit for enterprise teams that want to extend the useful life of deployed 1G infrastructure, maintain consistency across operational standards, and avoid overbuying features that are not required. When storage networking requirements are specific, licensed activation is often the most efficient path. Ideal For Enable storage networking features on deployed Cisco 1G switching platforms Extend the service life of existing Cisco infrastructure without hardware replacement Standardize feature licensing across enterprise network operations Support storage traffic policy requirements in controlled data center environments Why This Product 1 Targets storage features on supported 1G Cisco platforms 2 Uses software licensing instead of hardware replacement 3 Fits environments that need controlled feature activation 4 Helps preserve value in existing Cisco infrastructure