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N3K-NDB-5Y Overview
N3K-NDB-5Y-NX-OS NDB for XF Nexus 3K is an operating system designed specifically for Cisco’s Nexus 3000 series, providing robust network management capabilities and optimized performance for enterprise-level data centers and IT infrastructures. This software is distributed as a digital key via electronic software delivery and offers online activation, ensuring a streamlined deployment process for IT administrators.
N3K-NDB-5Y-NX-OS NDB for XF Nexus 3K is an OEM licensed, lifetime product tailored for enterprise use, with compatibility across network-specific hardware environments. The solution is engineered for professional IT management, supporting secure and efficient network operations without user or device count restrictions, and is maintained through vendor-supported updates.
N3K-NDB-5Y price is $2,177.00, a 47.4% saving from the Cisco list price of $4,139.00. N3K-NDB-5Y is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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N3K-NDB-5Y Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Operating System
- License Type
- OEM
- License Duration
- Lifetime
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- User Count
- N/A
- Device Count
- N/A
- Platform Compatibility
- N/A
- Delivery Method
- Digital Key
- Activation Type
- Online Activation
- Language Support
- English
- Bit Version
- 64-bit
- Cloud Integration
- N/A
- Software Format
- Downloadable
- Support Included
- Vendor Support Required
- Product Name
- N3K-NDB-5Y-NX-OS NDB for XF Nexus 3K
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- No
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
N3K-NDB-5Y Use Case
Hyperscale Leaf-Spine Fabric for Cloud Service Providers
In a global cloud environment facing unpredictable traffic spikes, operators deploy N3K-NDB-5Y-NX-OS NDB for XF Nexus 3K as leaf switches in a leaf-spine topology to deliver predictable low-latency and non-blocking 10/25/100 Gbps connectivity. The built-in NX-OS Data-License unlocks advanced telemetry, QoS and VXLAN routing for seamless tenant isolation and automated scaling. Benefit: Achieve up to 6.4 Tbps of bi-directional throughput per switch, reduce network provisioning time by 50 %, and maintain sub-microsecond latency under full load.
Ultra-Low Latency AI/ML GPU Cluster Networking
Research labs and financial trading firms interconnect GPU and FPGA compute clusters using N3K-NDB-5Y-NX-OS NDB for XF Nexus 3K to support RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) and real-time analytics. The NX-OS data license enables Precision Time Protocol (PTP), enhanced buffer management and DCB for lossless fabric. Benefit: Lower end-to-end frame delay by up to 40 %, scale out to hundreds of GPU nodes, and accelerate AI/ML training cycles by 30 %.
Campus Aggregation and Secure Segmentation at Scale
Enterprises upgrading distributed campuses integrate N3K-NDB-5Y-NX-OS NDB for XF Nexus 3K at aggregation points to consolidate 1/10/25 Gbps edge links. Leveraging NX-OS data features—VRF-Aware Services, MACsec encryption, and Cisco TrustSec—IT teams enforce zero-trust segmentation and simplify policy across all sites. Benefit: Streamline VLAN and security policy management by 60 %, ensure wire-speed encryption on every port, and cut operational overhead through unified NX-OS automation.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| N3K-NDB-5Y |  N3K-AD-XF |  N3K-SEC-5Y |  N3K-STR1K9 |  N3K-AD-XF2= | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Not Required |
| Bit Version | 64-bit | 64-bit | N/A | N/A | 64-bit |
| 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 | Email Delivery | Digital Key | Email Delivery |
| Device Count | N/A | 1 Device | 1 Device | N/A | N/A |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Language Support | English | English | English | English | Multilingual |
| License Duration | Lifetime | Lifetime | N/A | 1 Year | Lifetime |
| License Key Included | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| License Type | OEM | Volume | Subscription | Subscription | OEM |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | N/A | Windows / Linux | Linux |
| Product Name | N3K-NDB-5Y-NX-OS NDB for XF Nexus 3K | N3K-AD-XF-NX-OS ADVANTAGE FOR XF NEXUS 3K | N3K-SEC-5Y-NX-OS Security for XF Nexus 3K | N3K-STR1K9-Telemetry Lic for Nexus 3000 Platform | N3K-AD-XF2=-NX-OS Advantage for XF2 Nexus 3K |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Renewable | No | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Software Category | Operating System | Operating System | Security | Network Management | Operating System |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Vendor Support Required |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
L
Lily Carter
5
Professional-grade B2B usability with smooth deployment.
E
Ethan Blake
5
Stable operations and minimal administrative effort.
S
Sophia Reid
5
Easy activation and strong network reliability.
L
Lucas Morgan
5
Predictable performance for mission-critical Nexus 3K environments.
Questions & Answers
What is Cisco NX-OS NDB for XF Nexus 3K?
Cisco NX-OS NDB for XF Nexus 3K is a five-year Network Data Broker software license that enables advanced traffic capture, monitoring and analytics on Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches.
What does the SKU N3K-NDB-5Y include?
The N3K-NDB-5Y SKU includes a five-year entitlement for NX-OS Network Data Broker features on supported Nexus 3000 switch platforms, plus software updates and Cisco TAC support.
Which Nexus 3000 switches support NX-OS NDB for XF?
NX-OS NDB for XF is supported on Cisco Nexus 3000 Series switches with the appropriate hardware forwarding processor and XF (Cross-Fabric) license capability.
What key features does NX-OS NDB unlock?
The feature set includes selective flow mirroring, packet filtering, highscale telemetry, inline analytics and integration with third-party monitoring tools.