Cisco N1K-VVM-VMPE Per-VM Permanent Virtual Machine Port Extension License

Add a permanent, per-VM entitlement for Cisco Nexus 1000V virtual-machine port extension functionality in VMware vSphere environments. N1K-VVM-VMPE applies licensing at the virtual-machine level, allowing administrators to align licensed capacity with the workloads that require the Nexus 1000V feature set rather than licensing a physical switching platform. Nexus 1000V provides a distributed virtual switching architecture for VMware environments, bringing network policy and operational control closer to virtual Ethernet interfaces. This license is associated with the virtual networking layer, not with a standalone Ethernet switch, router, appliance, or physical port extender. It is therefore relevant where virtual workloads are connected through a Nexus 1000V deployment and per-VM entitlement accounting is required. The permanent designation distinguishes this entitlement from time-limited licensing options by granting ongoing licensing rights for the covered per-VM capacity. Its VMPE designation identifies the virtual-machine port extension licensing function within the Nexus 1000V portfolio. Confirm the number of virtual machines that require this function before sizing quantities, particularly when workloads may move between hosts or when the virtual infrastructure is being expanded.