Cisco 1004 XPONDER License for 400GE Upgrade to TXP Mode
Unlock advanced 400 Gigabit Ethernet capabilities for your Cisco 1004 platform with this essential software license, ensuring your network is ready for future bandwidth demands.
- License Activation: Enables the upgrade of your Cisco 1004 platform to support 400 Gigabit Ethernet (400GE) in Transponder (TXP) mode.
- Enhanced Capacity: Provides the necessary software entitlement to handle significantly increased data throughput and network speeds.
- Future Proofing: Prepares your network infrastructure for the growing demands of high-bandwidth applications and services.
- Compliance and Performance: Ensures your network operates at optimal performance levels while maintaining software licensing compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco software platform license that enables the 400 Gigabit Ethernet (400GE) upgrade for the Cisco 1004 platform, specifically for operation in Transponder (TXP) mode. It is a subscription-based license, providing access to enhanced network capacity and performance capabilities.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing and upgrading their network infrastructure. It fits into environments requiring high-speed data transport, such as data centers, service provider edge networks, or large enterprise campus backbones.
- 400GE Upgrade: Unlocks the capability to operate the Cisco 1004 platform at 400 Gigabit Ethernet speeds.
- Transponder Mode: Enables specific functionality for the platform when configured as a transponder.
- Subscription Billing: Provides flexibility with a recurring subscription model for license access.
- Platform Specific: Directly applies to the Cisco 1004 hardware platform.
- Performance Enhancement: Facilitates significant increases in network data throughput and processing power.
This Cisco license is the ideal solution for mid-market organizations needing to scale their network bandwidth efficiently and cost-effectively.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Data Transport
Enable teams to upgrade their network infrastructure to support 400 Gigabit Ethernet speeds. Streamline the process of increasing data throughput for critical business applications.
data center operations, enterprise network core, high-performance computing clusters, service provider edge
Future-Proof Network Bandwidth
Automate the process of preparing your network for future bandwidth requirements and emerging technologies. Ensure continued operational efficiency as data volumes grow.
network infrastructure planning, capacity expansion projects, technology refresh cycles, business growth initiatives
Optimize Network Performance
Streamline network operations by enabling higher data transmission rates on existing Cisco 1004 hardware. Support demanding applications and services with enhanced network speed.
telecommunications infrastructure, financial trading networks, large-scale data analytics, cloud service delivery
Key Features
400GE Upgrade Capability
Significantly increases network data throughput, enabling faster communication and data transfer for business-critical applications.
Transponder (TXP) Mode Enablement
Allows the Cisco 1004 platform to function in a specific, high-performance mode for optical network aggregation and transport.
Subscription Licensing
Provides flexible access to the upgrade, aligning costs with usage and allowing for easier budget management over time.
Electronic Delivery
Enables rapid deployment and activation of the license, minimizing downtime and accelerating time to enhanced network performance.
Cisco Platform Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with the Cisco 1004 hardware, maintaining the integrity and expected performance of your existing infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require extremely high bandwidth and low latency for trading, data processing, and secure transactions, making 400GE upgrades essential for maintaining competitive performance and compliance.
Telecommunications & Network Providers
Service providers need to continuously upgrade their network capacity to meet escalating customer demand for data and services, necessitating high-speed interfaces like 400GE for their core and edge infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern industrial operations increasingly rely on real-time data from IoT devices and automated systems, requiring robust, high-capacity networks to support advanced analytics and operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
The healthcare sector generates vast amounts of data from medical imaging, research, and patient records, demanding high-speed network links to facilitate rapid data access, collaboration, and the deployment of advanced diagnostic tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco 1004 XPONDER E-DELIVERY LICENSE?
This is a software license for the Cisco 1004 platform that enables an upgrade to 400 Gigabit Ethernet (400GE) capabilities, specifically for operation in Transponder (TXP) mode. It is delivered electronically and operates on a subscription billing model.
What does 'TXP Mode' mean for this license?
TXP mode refers to the Transponder mode, a specific operational configuration for optical network equipment. This license allows the Cisco 1004 to function in this mode, typically for signal aggregation, conversion, and transport at high speeds.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This license is provided on a subscription basis, meaning you pay for access to the 400GE upgrade capability for a defined term, rather than a one-time purchase.
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.