Cisco Nexus 1000V installation and licensing information

Products

• VMware vCenter Server
• VMware vSphere ESXi

Issue/Introduction

This article answers basic installation and licensing questions about the Cisco Nexus and VMware product line.

Environment

VMware vCenter Server 4.1.x
VMware ESX 4.0.x
VMware ESXi 4.0.x Installable
VMware ESXi 4.1.x Installable
VMware vCenter Server 5.0.x
VMware vCenter Server 4.0.x
VMware ESX 4.1.x
VMware ESXi 4.1.x Embedded
VMware vSphere ESXi 5.0

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How do I retrieve and activate the Cisco Nexus™ 1000V software?

1. Place an order with VMware for one of the three options:
   
   
   • VMware vSphere 4 Enterprise Plus with Cisco Nexus 1000V
   • Upgrade: VMware vSphere 4 Enterprise Plus with Cisco Nexus 1000V
   • Cisco Nexus 1000V for VMware vSphere 4 Enterprise Plus
     
     
2. Retrieve your Product Activation Key (PAK) code for the Cisco Nexus 1000V Software by either:
   
   
   • Reviewing the Product Licensing Order Confirmation email you received from VMware containing the Cisco PAK code for the Cisco Nexus 1000V license.
   • Viewing the order you placed with VMware on the VMware Order Management Portal.
     
     
3. Download the Cisco Nexus 1000V software from the Cisco website.
4. Create an account on the Cisco Website, if you do not already have one.
5. Register your PAK code at the Cisco website and follow the licensing instructions from Cisco to activate the Cisco Nexus 1000V software.

Where do I download the Cisco Nexus 1000V software?

You can download the Cisco Nexus 1000V software from the Cisco website.

Where can I download the Free Nexus 1000V Essential Edition?

You can find information about the Free Nexus 1000V Essential Edition software from the Cisco website. The software is free with a nominal annual support fee.

Where I can find the Cisco Product Activation Keys (PAKs) for the Cisco Nexus 1000V?

• You should have received a Product Licensing Order Confirmation email from VMware. This email will contain the Cisco PAK code for the Cisco Nexus 1000V license.
  
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• You can view the original order on the VMware Order Management Portal and find the PAK code in the order information.

What do I need to activate the license?

You need to create an account on the Cisco website, if you do not already have one.

How do I activate the license?

The Cisco Nexus 1000V software is a separate download and separate license, both of which are provided by Cisco. To activate the license, visit the Cisco Licensing website. Be sure to have your PAK code available.

Is Cisco Nexus 1000V licensing related to vSphere licensing?

Cisco Nexus 1000v licensing is not related to or linked with vSphere licensing. You do not license Cisco Nexus 1000V through the vCenter Server licensing system.

I can’t find the Cisco Nexus 1000V software on vmware.com. Where is it?

You may download the Cisco Nexus 1000V software from the Cisco website.

Where can I find documentation regarding the Cisco Nexus 1000V software?

You can find documentation for the Cisco Nexus 1000V software on the Cisco Website.

Where do I go for Technical Support for the Cisco Nexus 1000V?

If you have purchased the Cisco Nexus 1000V software and a VMware Support and Subscription agreement, technical support is provided by VMware. You can log a Support Request online or you can call your local VMware Support Center.

What support offerings are available for the Cisco Nexus 1000V?

VMware is offering Production and Basic support.

How do I file a Support Request on the Cisco Nexus 1000V product?

If you have a VMware Support and Subscription (SnS) agreement and you encounter an issue with the Cisco Nexus 1000V product, you may file the request under VMware vSphere ESX.

Additional Information

Cisco Nexus 1000V 安装和许可信息
Cisco Nexus 1000V のインストールおよびライセンス情報
Informações de instalação e licenciamento do Cisco Nexus 1000V