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Nexus 3548 Layer 3 LAN Enterprise License Spare
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N3548-LAN1K9=-Nexus 3548 Layer 3 LAN Enterprise License Spare is a specialized software license in the network management category designed to enhance the functionality of Nexus 3548 Layer 3 LAN switches within enterprise environments. This OEM license offers a lifetime duration and is intended for enterprise use, ensuring seamless integration with IT management systems and providing a reliable spare option for critical network infrastructure.
Optimized for digital delivery via a digital key, this license supports online activation and is tailored for use in enterprise settings without traditional user or device count limits. While it does not specify a particular operating system or platform compatibility, its design is centered around integrated network hardware solutions, making it ideally suited for IT management in businesses and data centers.
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In a large enterprise data center, IT operations leverage the Nexus 3548 Layer 3 LAN Enterprise License Spare (N3548-LAN1K9) on secondary core switches to maintain full OSPF/BGP functionality during planned upgrades or unexpected failures. The spare license auto-activates, delivering uninterrupted sub-50 µs latency switching and preserving business-critical traffic flows. Benefit: 100% SLA compliance, elimination of maintenance windows and zero-impact software upgrades.
A cloud service provider running a multi-tenant VXLAN EVPN fabric uses Nexus 3548 leaf switches to segment customer workloads. By deploying N3548-LAN1K9 as a license spare, new or replacement leaf switches instantly inherit full Layer 3 LAN Enterprise features—automating tenant on-boarding and fabric growth. Benefit: Rapid tenant provisioning, simplified fabric scaling and consistent network segmentation without manual licensing delays.
In a low-latency trading environment, a financial institution’s internet-edge Nexus 3548 switches require advanced BGP edge-routing capabilities. The N3548-LAN1K9 spare license sits on hot-standby units, ensuring immediate activation in failover scenarios. Customers experience uninterrupted trading sessions and sub-200 ms BGP convergence. Benefit: Continuous market connectivity, guaranteed license coverage and automatic recovery under peak transaction loads.
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| N3548-LAN1K9= |  N3K-AD-XF2-5Y |  N3K-STR1K9 |  L-N3K-LAN1K9= |  N3548-ALGK9= | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Bit Version | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Email Delivery | Digital Key |
| Device Count | N/A | 1 Device | N/A | N/A | 1 Device |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Language Support | English | English | English | English | English |
| License Duration | Lifetime | N/A | 1 Year | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| License Type | OEM | Subscription | Subscription | Perpetual | Volume |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | Windows / Linux | N/A | Cross-Platform |
| Product Name | N3548-LAN1K9=-Nexus 3548 Layer 3 LAN Enterprise License Spare | N3K-AD-XF2-5Y-NX-OS Advantage for XF Nexus 3K, 5 year | N3K-STR1K9-Telemetry Lic for Nexus 3000 Platform | L-N3K-LAN1K9=-Nexus 3000 LAN Enterprise License, eDelivery | N3548-ALGK9=-Nexus 3500 Algo Boost License |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Renewable | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | No |
| Software Category | Network Management | Operating System | Network Management | Network Management | Network Management |
| Software Format | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Layer 3 LAN Enterprise license for Nexus 3548 provides stable operations with predictable enterprise performance.
Professional-grade usability with smooth deployment.
Reliable activation and strong operational consistency.
Stable and predictable network operations.
Easy integration and B2B-ready performance.
It is a backup enterprise software license for Cisco Nexus 3548 switches that enables full layer 3 routing, advanced LAN features, and quality of service capabilities.
The enterprise license activates OSPFv3, BGP, IPv6 routing, multicast, VXLAN, EVPN, QoS, and access control lists for robust network segmentation and scalability.
Upload the license file via the Cisco NX-OS CLI or DCNM, run “license install <filename>,” and reboot the switch to activate the license.
Yes. It supports Cisco NX-OS 9.2(1) and later; always verify compatibility with your switch’s firmware release notes before installation.
Yes. Use Cisco Smart Software Manager to revoke the license from the existing switch and assign it to the replacement chassis.
A primary license is bound to a specific chassis, while a spare license remains unassigned until allocated to replacement hardware during failover.
Run “show license status” in the NX-OS CLI to display active entitlements, usage details, and expiration dates.
Yes. An active Cisco Smart Account is required to register, assign, and manage all Nexus 3548 licenses centrally.
Cisco TAC provides 24/7 software support, software updates, and entitlements management under a Cisco SMARTnet contract.
Purchase the Enterprise license spare (SKU: N3548-LAN1K9=), upload and install the license file, then reboot the switch to enable advanced features.
Yes. The spare license can be deployed in both lab and production environments subject to Cisco’s licensing terms and capacity limits.
Renewals are managed via Cisco Smart Software Manager: purchase a renewal subscription and update entitlements in your Smart Account.
Cisco issues entitlements through your Smart Account; spares remain unassigned until you allocate them to a device, ensuring compliance and availability.
Ensure your switch firmware meets the minimum NX-OS version, you have a valid Smart Account, and adequate storage to upload the license package.
You can order SKU: N3548-LAN1K9= directly through Cisco resellers or via the Cisco Commerce Workspace portal.
By enabling hardware acceleration for L3 forwarding, multicast routing, and QoS policies, the license maximizes throughput and reduces latency.