Cisco Ultra System SW Per Core Base | Cloud Licensing, Enterprise — QVPCA-00-SW-UC-K9=

Keep Cisco Ultra System software licensing tied to the compute footprint you actually deploy. This per-core base license is built for teams that need clear entitlement boundaries, simpler compliance tracking, and a procurement model that maps directly to infrastructure scale. Instead of overbuying seats or guessing at usage, you can align licensing with the underlying system architecture and maintain tighter control over spend. For enterprise environments, that matters. Core-based licensing helps standardize how software is assigned across platforms, making it easier to document coverage, forecast renewals, and support internal governance. It also gives procurement and technical teams a common reference point when expanding capacity or refreJTFng infrastructure. Cisco’s base licensing structure is suited to organizations that value precision over bundled excess. It supports disciplined rollout planning, cleaner asset management, and a more defensible software posture during audits or vendor reviews. For teams managing high-value infrastructure, that level of clarity is often the difference between reactive purchasing and controlled lifecycle planning. Ideal For License Cisco Ultra System software in core-based enterprise deployments Support procurement planning for infrastructure refresh cycles Document software entitlement for audit and compliance reviews Scale licensing alongside compute growth in controlled environments Why This Product 1 Per-core model aligns cost to deployed compute 2 Base license structure supports cleaner entitlement tracking 3 Better fit for controlled enterprise scaling than seat-based licensing 4 Designed for Cisco Ultra System software environments