Cisco 1004 1.2T Platform License for 1xQSFP28 Client
This Cisco platform license subscription provides essential access to advanced features and capacity for your 1004 platform, ensuring your network infrastructure operates at peak performance.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to software features and platform capabilities.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks the full potential of the Cisco 1004 platform for high-capacity networking.
- Compliance: Ensures your network infrastructure adheres to vendor support and feature requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees access to necessary software functions for ongoing business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco 1004 1.2T E-DELIVERY LICENSE FOR 1XQSFP28 CLIENT is a subscription-based software license that activates advanced functionalities and capacity on the Cisco 1004 platform. It is designed to enable specific hardware interfaces and software features crucial for high-throughput network environments.
This license is intended for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network infrastructure. It integrates directly with the Cisco 1004 hardware, providing the necessary software entitlements to support critical business applications and data flow within their own data centers or network closets.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides flexible, ongoing access to software features and updates.
- Platform Activation: Enables specific hardware interfaces and software capabilities on the Cisco 1004.
- Capacity Enhancement: Supports high-density, high-speed client connections via QSFP28 interfaces.
- Vendor Compliance: Ensures your network hardware is properly licensed and supported by Cisco.
- Feature Access: Grants entitlement to advanced software features required for modern network operations.
This Cisco platform license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing to maximize their network hardware investment and maintain operational integrity.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Client Connectivity
Enable teams to connect high-density, high-speed client interfaces to their core network infrastructure. This ensures that demanding applications and data transfer needs are met without performance bottlenecks.
data center core, network aggregation, high-performance computing clusters, enterprise edge deployments
Unlock Advanced Platform Features
Streamline the activation of advanced software features and functionalities on the Cisco 1004 platform. This allows IT professionals to implement sophisticated network services and configurations required for business growth.
network segmentation, traffic engineering, advanced routing protocols, service provider edge
Maintain Software Compliance and Support
Automate the process of ensuring the Cisco 1004 platform is fully licensed and compliant with vendor requirements. This prevents potential service disruptions and ensures access to critical software updates and vendor support.
regulatory compliance, IT asset management, risk mitigation, operational continuity
Key Features
1xQSFP28 Client Interface Enablement
Allows for high-speed, 100 Gigabit Ethernet connections, significantly boosting network throughput for data-intensive operations.
Subscription-based Licensing
Provides flexible and predictable access to software features, allowing for easier budgeting and scalability as business needs evolve.
Cisco 1004 Platform Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with existing Cisco 1004 hardware, maximizing the return on investment for current infrastructure.
Access to Advanced Software Features
Unlocks sophisticated networking capabilities required for modern enterprise IT environments, enhancing performance and security.
Vendor Compliance and Support
Guarantees that your network infrastructure is properly licensed, meeting vendor requirements and enabling access to essential support resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for real-time trading, transaction processing, and secure data exchange, making advanced platform licenses essential for performance and compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on robust networks for real-time monitoring, control systems, and data analytics, necessitating high-capacity interfaces like QSFP28 for efficient data flow and operational uptime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers handle sensitive patient data and require high-bandwidth networks for large medical imaging files and telehealth services, demanding reliable and performant infrastructure.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions often manage large datasets and high-performance computing needs, requiring scalable and high-speed network infrastructure to support academic and research endeavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a platform software license?
A platform software license, like this Cisco offering, is a subscription or perpetual right to use specific software features and functionalities on a hardware platform. It unlocks the full capabilities of the device for your business operations.
What does 'E-DELIVERY' mean for this license?
E-DELIVERY indicates that the license is delivered electronically, typically as a digital certificate or activation key, rather than a physical product. This allows for faster deployment and easier management within your IT environment.
How does a subscription license differ from a perpetual license?
A subscription license grants you the right to use the software for a defined period, usually with ongoing updates and support included. A perpetual license grants indefinite use of a specific version, often with separate support contracts.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.