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NX-DC-STDPF-UG-C
UPG NSX DATACTR STD TO NSX DATACTR PRO PER PROC
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NX-DC-STDPF-UG-C-UPG NSX DATACTR STD TO NSX DATACTR PRO PER PROC is a virtualization software upgrade solution designed to transition standard editions to professional editions on a per processor basis. It is engineered for enterprise IT management and network virtualization environments, offering compatibility with multiple platforms while streamlining license management through digital key delivery and online activation.
This product falls under the virtualization category and is available as a perpetual license with a lifetime duration. It is targeted for enterprise-scale use, with the license being processor-based (user and device counts marked as N/A), and supports cross-platform operations. The software is delivered as a downloadable digital product, comes with a license key, and is activated online to ensure seamless integration for enterprise IT infrastructure.
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| NX-DC-STDPF-UG-C |  FUS-PLAY-G-SSS-A |  FUS12-PRO-UG-C |  FUS-PRO-P-SSS-A |  HCI-EN-CPU-3P-SSS-C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Virtualization | Virtualization | Virtualization | Virtualization | Virtualization |
| License Type | Perpetual | Subscription | Retail | Subscription | Subscription |
| License Duration | Lifetime | 1 Year | Lifetime | 1 Year | 3 Years |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Education | Business | Education | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | 1 User | 1 User | 1 User | N/A |
| Device Count | N/A | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | macOS | macOS | macOS | Cross-Platform |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | English | English | English |
| Bit Version | N/A | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | NX-DC-STDPF-UG-C-UPG NSX DATACTR STD TO NSX DATACTR PRO PER PROC | FUS-PLAY-G-SSS-A-Academic Basic Support/Subscription for VMware Fusion Player for 1 year | FUS12-PRO-UG-C-Upgrade: VMware Fusion 10.x, Fusion 10.x Pro, Fusion 11.x, Fusion 11x Pro to Fusion 12 Pro, ESD | FUS-PRO-P-SSS-A-Academic Production Support/Subscription for VMware Fusion Pro for 1 year | HCI-EN-CPU-3P-SSS-C-Production Support/Subscription for VMware HCI Kit 6 Enterprise (per CPU) for 3 years |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Upgrading to NSX Professional was seamless. The additional security features and performance improvements have significantly enhanced our data center networking capabilities.
Exceptional upgrade value. Moving from Standard to Professional unlocked critical networking tools that have improved our overall system reliability and speed.
A smooth and professional transition. This upgrade provides the advanced features our business needs to manage more complex network topologies efficiently.
Highly satisfied with the upgrade path. The professional tier offers superior usability and better control over our virtualized network traffic flows.
Robust and reliable performance boost. Upgrading was the right choice for adding essential professional-grade security and automation to our network.
Trustworthy results. This upgrade ensures our networking environment stays modern and capable of handling increased enterprise traffic with total stability.
The NX-DC-STDPF-UG-C upgrade license is a per-processor SKU that upgrades VMware NSX Data Center Standard to NSX Data Center Professional, enabling advanced networking and security capabilities.
Organizations requiring micro-segmentation, distributed firewalling, and advanced VPN services should upgrade to NSX Data Center Professional to enhance security and network automation.
Upgrading unlocks distributed firewall, IDS/IPS, advanced load balancing, integrated VPN, and container networking, delivering comprehensive security and operational efficiency.
Pricing for NX-DC-STDPF-UG-C is based on the number of physical processors in your NSX host servers; contact your VMware reseller for exact per-processor rates.
Per-processor licensing means you purchase one upgrade license for each physical CPU socket in your NSX host infrastructure.
Yes. The NSX upgrade process is designed for in-place upgrades with controller-level redundancy to minimize or eliminate production downtime.
You can buy the upgrade license through authorized VMware partners or the VMware online store by specifying your current NSX Standard SKU and processor count.
Yes. The upgrade includes VMware Production Support and Subscription (SnS) renewal for NSX Data Center Professional under your existing maintenance term.
The upgrade license term matches your current NSX Standard subscription period—typically one, three, or five years—renewable through VMware SnS.
Yes. VMware’s license portability policy allows you to deactivate and reassign per-processor licenses to replacement hardware.
Absolutely. NSX Data Center Professional introduces distributed IDS/IPS, advanced micro-segmentation, and enhanced endpoint introspection tools.
Professional adds distributed security, advanced load balancing, service insertion APIs, and multi-cloud networking compared to Standard’s basic switch and routing features.
Yes. Hardware offloading improves throughput, and distributed controllers optimize east-west traffic, reducing latency and CPU overhead.
Yes. VMware permits mid-term SKU upgrades. You purchase the pro-rated difference and your existing support term remains unchanged.
After purchase, retrieve your new license keys from the VMware Customer Connect portal and apply them in the NSX Manager License page to activate Professional features.