Cisco NXOS ESS to ACI ESS Upgrade License 1G Platforms | Enterprise Licensing — NXOS-ACI-UP-ES-GF=

Advance 1G Cisco platforms from NXOS ESS to ACI ESS licensing with a direct upgrade path built for established fabric environments. This license helps infrastructure teams align existing deployments with ACI-oriented operations while preserving the value of supported hardware already in service. For organizations managing mixed lifecycle networks, the right license matters as much as the platform itself. This entitlement is intended for teams that need to transition from NXOS-based essentials licensing to ACI essentials licensing on 1G platforms, supporting a more consistent operational model across the fabric. It is a practical choice when procurement needs a precise licensing step rather than a full hardware refresh. Because it is tied to Cisco’s software entitlement model, this upgrade license is suited to controlled change management, standardized deployment planning, and long-term infrastructure governance. It gives enterprise teams a defined path to extend platform utility while keeping licensing aligned to the target architecture. Ideal For Upgrade existing 1G Cisco fabric platforms from NXOS ESS to ACI ESS Standardize licensing across a data center network transition Extend the service life of supported 1G infrastructure Procure a defined entitlement for planned ACI migration projects Why This Product 1 Purpose-built for 1G Cisco platforms 2 License-only upgrade, no hardware refresh required 3 Aligns NXOS ESS deployments with ACI ESS 4 Supports controlled enterprise migration planning