Cisco 1004 XPONDER 100GE Client Smart License
This Cisco Smart License subscription provides essential entitlement for the 1004 XPONDER platform, enabling 100 Gigabit Ethernet client connectivity for your business network.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to platform features and ongoing software updates.
- Platform Enablement: Unlocks 100GE client port functionality on the Cisco 1004 XPONDER.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network hardware operates with valid licensing, meeting vendor and regulatory requirements.
- Feature Access: Grants entitlement to specific software features and capabilities required for high-speed client connections.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco 1004 XPONDER E-Delivery Smart License is a subscription-based software license designed to enable 100 Gigabit Ethernet client connectivity on the Cisco 1004 XPONDER platform. This license ensures your hardware is properly licensed for its intended high-speed networking functions, providing access to necessary software features and ongoing support.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations that utilize Cisco networking hardware for their own business operations. It fits into environments requiring high-bandwidth data transport, such as data centers, core network aggregation points, or service provider edge deployments where performance and reliability are critical.
- 100GE Client Enablement: Activates high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet client port capabilities.
- Smart Licensing: Simplifies license management and compliance through Cisco's centralized licensing platform.
- Subscription Billing: Provides predictable operational expenses with a recurring subscription model.
- Platform Specific: Directly applies to the Cisco 1004 XPONDER hardware platform.
- Feature Entitlement: Grants access to the software features required for 100GE client operation.
Secure essential network capabilities and maintain compliance with this Cisco Smart License, designed for businesses needing high-performance connectivity.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Client Connectivity
Enable teams to activate 100 Gigabit Ethernet client ports on the Cisco 1004 XPONDER platform. Streamline the deployment of high-bandwidth connections essential for data-intensive applications and services.
data center operations, network aggregation, high-performance computing clusters, service provider edge
Ensure Network Compliance
Automate compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements by acquiring the necessary Smart License. Protect against potential service interruptions or feature restrictions due to licensing lapses.
IT asset management, regulatory adherence, vendor audit readiness, operational stability
Manage Subscription Software
Streamline software entitlement management through a predictable subscription model. Simplify budgeting and ensure continuous access to features and potential updates for your network hardware.
operational expense budgeting, IT lifecycle management, cloud-integrated infrastructure, managed network services
Key Features
100GE Client Port Activation
Unlocks the full high-speed data transfer capability of the Cisco 1004 XPONDER for critical client connections.
Cisco Smart Licensing
Simplifies license management, activation, and compliance tracking through a centralized, electronic system.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable operational costs and ensures continuous access to licensed features over the subscription term.
Electronic Delivery
Enables quick and efficient deployment of the license entitlement without physical media.
Platform Specific Entitlement
Guarantees that the license is precisely matched to the Cisco 1004 XPONDER hardware for guaranteed functionality.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for trading, transaction processing, and data analytics, making 100GE client capabilities essential for performance and compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern manufacturing relies on high-bandwidth networks for industrial control systems, IoT data collection, and real-time monitoring, necessitating robust 100GE client connectivity for operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of sensitive data, requiring high-speed networks for medical imaging, research, and electronic health records, where 100GE client ports ensure rapid data access and transfer.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions often require significant network bandwidth for large data transfers, scientific simulations, and collaborative research projects, benefiting from 100GE client capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Smart License?
Cisco Smart Licenses are a flexible and electronic way to manage your software entitlements. They simplify the process of purchasing, deploying, and managing licenses across your organization, often through a centralized portal.
How is this license delivered?
This license is delivered electronically (e-delivery), meaning you will receive activation information digitally rather than a physical product.
What does '100GE Client' mean?
100GE Client refers to the capability of the network interface to support a 100 Gigabit Ethernet connection for devices or services connecting to the Cisco 1004 XPONDER platform.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.