Cisco UCS E-Series ESXi 5 Foundation License | Virtualization, Enterprise — L-FL-SRE-V-HOSTVC=

Keep Cisco UCS E-Series virtualization deployments properly licensed with the ESXi 5 Foundation License. This entitlement is intended for host-level use in UCS E-Series environments where IT teams need clear software authorization for VMware ESXi 5 operation. It fits procurement models that require exact licensing control rather than broad, bundled software coverage. For infrastructure teams, the value is in precision. You get a Cisco-specific license tied to the UCS E-Series platform, which helps standardize deployment records and reduce ambiguity during audits, refreshes, or expansion planning. That matters when virtualization is part of a larger enterprise stack and every host must be accounted for. This license is suited to organizations that already run Cisco UCS E-Series hardware and want a straightforward path to maintain ESXi 5 entitlement without overbuying. It supports disciplined lifecycle management, especially in environments where consistency, compliance, and vendor alignment carry more weight than feature breadth. Ideal For Licensing Cisco UCS E-Series hosts running VMware ESXi 5 Standardizing virtualization entitlements across branch or edge UCS deployments Supporting audit-ready software records for Cisco infrastructure teams Assigning a defined license during host refresh or expansion Why This Product 1 Platform-specific entitlement for Cisco UCS E-Series 2 Clear host-level licensing for ESXi 5 deployments 3 Better fit for controlled enterprise procurement than generic licenses 4 Supports audit-ready virtualization records