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VMware NSX 4.2 Subscription - Per Core

VMware NSX 4.2 Subscription - Per Core

Brand: VMware | Category: Network Security

SKU: NSX-SUB | Part #: NSX-SUB | MPN: NSX-SUB

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About the VMware NSX 4.2 Subscription - Per Core

VMware NSX 4.2 is a comprehensive network virtualization and security platform that abstracts networking and security services from underlying hardware infrastructure. It enables zero-trust architecture through advanced micro-segmentation, allowing organizations to enforce granular security policies at the workload level rather than relying solely on network perimeter defenses. NSX 4.2 integrates seamlessly into VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) deployments, providing unified management of distributed firewalling, threat prevention, and network topology abstraction across physical and virtual environments.

The platform delivers application-centric networking capabilities including distributed switching, routing, and load balancing that operate independently of underlying physical network topology. Multi-cloud connectivity features enable consistent security policies across on-premises datacenters, public cloud instances, and hybrid environments. NSX 4.2 supports advanced security services including intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), SSL inspection, and network segmentation policies enforceable at the individual VM or container level.

The per-core subscription model scales with computational resources, providing flexible licensing aligned to actual infrastructure deployment. NSX 4.2 supports both traditional vSphere environments and cloud-native Kubernetes deployments, making it suitable for organizations modernizing application architectures while maintaining centralized network security governance.

Ideal for

  • Zero-trust datacenter segmentation isolating workloads by application tier, environment, and security classification
  • Multi-cloud hybrid networking with consistent micro-segmentation policies enforced across on-premises and public cloud infrastructure
  • Compliance-driven network isolation for regulated workloads requiring air-gapped network segments and encrypted inter-workload communication
  • Application-centric security policies that move with workloads during VM or container migration across clusters
  • Lateral threat containment preventing east-west propagation of compromised workloads within datacenter environments
  • Advanced threat prevention integrating IDS/IPS capabilities with dynamic policy enforcement based on security posture

Technical specifications

ManufacturerVMware
Product NameNSX 4.2 Subscription
ModelNSX 4.2
Part NumberNSX-SUB
CategoryNetwork Security / Network Virtualization
License ModelPer Core Subscription
Release DateQ3 2024
Primary Use CaseData-center network virtualization and micro-segmentation
IntegrationVMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
Supported HypervisorsvSphere 8.0 and later
Container Platform SupportKubernetes
Security ServicesDistributed firewall, IDS/IPS, SSL inspection, micro-segmentation
Network ServicesDistributed switching, logical routing, load balancing, network topology abstraction
Multi-Cloud CapabilityHybrid connectivity across on-premises and public cloud
Management InterfaceNSX Manager REST API, vCenter integration
Policy EnforcementApplication-centric, workload-based segmentation
EncryptionEncrypted inter-workload communication support
ScalabilitySupports unlimited logical networks and workload segments
ArchitectureDistributed control and data plane

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Technical Specifications

BrandVMware
CategoryNetwork Security
SKUNSX-SUB
Part NumberNSX-SUB
ConditionNew
Product NameNSX 4.2 Subscription
ModelNSX 4.2
License ModelPer Core Subscription
Release DateQ3 2024
Primary Use CaseData-center network virtualization and micro-segmentation
IntegrationVMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
Supported HypervisorsvSphere 8.0 and later
Container Platform SupportKubernetes
Security ServicesDistributed firewall, IDS/IPS, SSL inspection, micro-segmentation
Network ServicesDistributed switching, logical routing, load balancing, network topology abstraction
Multi-Cloud CapabilityHybrid connectivity across on-premises and public cloud
Management InterfaceNSX Manager REST API, vCenter integration
Policy EnforcementApplication-centric, workload-based segmentation
EncryptionEncrypted inter-workload communication support
ScalabilitySupports unlimited logical networks and workload segments
ArchitectureDistributed control and data plane

Frequently Asked Questions about VMware NSX 4.2 Subscription - Per Core

What does the VMware NSX 4.2 Subscription - Per Core do?

The VMware NSX 4.2 Subscription - Per Core is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the VMware NSX 4.2 Subscription - Per Core?

Key specifications for the VMware NSX 4.2 Subscription - Per Core: new condition; manufacturer VMware; product name NSX 4.2 Subscription; model NSX 4.2; part number NSX-SUB; category Network Security / Network Virtualization; license model Per Core Subscription. Manufacturer part number NSX-SUB. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the VMware NSX 4.2 Subscription - Per Core compatible with my infrastructure?

The VMware NSX 4.2 Subscription - Per Core interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.