Cisco 1004 XPONDER SMART LICENSE FOR 400GE-TXP MODE
This Cisco Smart License subscription unlocks the 400GE-TXP mode for the NCS 1004 platform, enabling enhanced network performance and advanced feature access for your business operations.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to advanced 400GE-TXP capabilities.
- Feature Access: Enables specific high-speed data transmission modes on the NCS 1004 platform.
- Compliance: Ensures your network hardware operates within licensed parameters and vendor support.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees access to essential features for continued network functionality and performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco 1004 XPONDER SMART LICENSE FOR 400GE-TXP MODE is a subscription-based software license that activates specific high-speed data transmission capabilities on the Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 1004 platform. This license is essential for enabling the 400 Gigabit Ethernet Transponder (400GE-TXP) mode, unlocking advanced features and performance for critical network infrastructure.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage and operate their own network hardware. It integrates directly with the Cisco NCS 1004 platform, ensuring that the hardware is properly licensed for its intended high-capacity data transport functions, thereby maintaining compliance and operational integrity.
- Enables 400GE-TXP Mode: Activates high-speed data transmission capabilities on the NCS 1004.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides flexible, ongoing access to features through a recurring billing model.
- Platform Specific: Directly applies to the Cisco NCS 1004 hardware platform.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to advanced functionalities required for modern network demands.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures adherence to Cisco's licensing policies and regulatory requirements.
This Cisco Smart License is the ideal solution for businesses needing to maximize their NCS 1004 platform's potential while maintaining licensing compliance and operational efficiency.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Data Transmission
Enable teams to utilize the full 400 Gigabit Ethernet Transponder capabilities of the Cisco NCS 1004 platform. Streamline data transport operations by activating advanced features unlocked by this specific license.
data center operations, network core upgrades, high-bandwidth service delivery, private cloud infrastructure
Ensure Network Compliance
Automate compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements for advanced hardware features. Protect against potential operational disruptions or audits by ensuring all software entitlements are current and active.
regulated industry networks, IT asset management, vendor audit preparedness, secure network environments
Unlock Advanced Network Features
Streamline the activation of specialized network functions required for demanding applications. Provide IT professionals with the necessary tools and capabilities to manage complex data flows efficiently.
telecommunications backbone, enterprise WAN connectivity, service provider edge deployments, research network infrastructure
Key Features
400GE-TXP Mode Activation
Unlocks high-speed data transmission capabilities on the Cisco NCS 1004 platform, enabling greater network throughput.
Smart License Subscription
Provides flexible, ongoing access to features with a predictable billing model, simplifying license management.
Platform Specific Functionality
Ensures that advanced features are correctly enabled and supported on the intended Cisco NCS 1004 hardware.
Compliance Assurance
Guarantees that your network infrastructure operates in accordance with Cisco's licensing policies, avoiding potential penalties or service interruptions.
Feature Access
Grants entitlement to advanced functionalities required for modern, high-capacity network operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable, and compliant network infrastructure to handle large volumes of sensitive data transactions and adhere to strict regulatory standards.
Telecommunications & Media
Service providers and media companies depend on high-capacity data transport to deliver services, manage content, and support growing bandwidth demands for their customers.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern industrial operations increasingly rely on high-speed networks for real-time data processing, IoT integration, and automation, requiring robust and efficient data transport.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage vast amounts of patient data and require secure, high-bandwidth networks for applications like telemedicine, large file transfers, and data analytics, while meeting HIPAA compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Smart License?
Cisco Smart Licenses are a flexible, digital way to manage your software subscriptions and licenses. They provide access to features and functionalities without the need for traditional PAK files, simplifying deployment and management.
What does the 400GE-TXP mode enable?
The 400GE-TXP mode enables the Cisco NCS 1004 platform to operate as a 400 Gigabit Ethernet Transponder, facilitating high-speed data transmission and aggregation for demanding network environments.
How is this license billed?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the enabled features over a defined term.
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.