Cisco 48-Port 1G to 10G Upgrade License for SE LC
Enhance your Cisco network's speed and capacity with a 48-port 1G to 10G upgrade license, enabling faster data transfer and improved application performance for your business.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to advanced network speeds.
- Performance Boost: Enables 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for up to 48 ports.
- Scalability: Supports network growth and increased data demands.
- Operational Efficiency: Facilitates smoother operation of bandwidth-intensive applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco platform software license provides an upgrade path for specific Cisco hardware, enabling 48 network ports to transition from 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1G) to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10G) speeds. It is a subscription-based license designed to unlock higher bandwidth capabilities for your network infrastructure.
This upgrade is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to boost network performance for critical business applications, support growing data volumes, or prepare for future network expansion without a full hardware replacement.
- 10G Speed Enablement: Unlocks 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds on supported hardware.
- Port Capacity: Applies to 48 network ports.
- Subscription Billing: Offered as a recurring subscription for predictable costs.
- Platform Specific: Designed for specific Cisco hardware platforms indicated by the MPN.
- Performance Enhancement: Directly improves network throughput and reduces latency.
This Cisco license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to cost-effectively increase network bandwidth and support demanding applications.
What This Enables
Enable Higher Network Throughput
Enable teams to significantly increase data transfer speeds across their network infrastructure. Streamline operations by reducing latency for bandwidth-intensive applications and services.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, branch office deployments, hybrid cloud environments
Support Growing Application Demands
Streamline the performance of modern business applications that require higher network bandwidth. Automate the process of meeting increased data demands from user activity and system processes.
virtualized server environments, cloud-connected workstations, high-performance computing clusters, real-time data analytics platforms
Extend Hardware Lifespan
Enable teams to gain more value from their existing Cisco hardware investments. Automate performance improvements without requiring immediate, costly hardware replacements.
existing network infrastructure upgrades, phased technology rollouts, budget-constrained IT environments, operational efficiency initiatives
Key Features
10 Gigabit Ethernet Speed
Dramatically increases data transfer rates, improving application responsiveness and user productivity.
48-Port Capacity
Provides high-speed connectivity for a significant number of network endpoints or devices.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible, predictable operational expenses for network upgrades.
Cisco Hardware Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration with specific, supported Cisco network devices.
Performance Upgrade
Enhances overall network efficiency and supports more demanding workloads.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, low-latency networks to support real-time trading, transaction processing, and secure data access, making 10G upgrades critical for operational efficiency and compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle large volumes of sensitive patient data, including medical imaging and electronic health records, necessitating high-bandwidth networks for rapid access and efficient data transfer to meet patient care and regulatory demands.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern industrial environments rely on high-speed networks for real-time monitoring, control systems, and data analytics to optimize production processes and ensure operational continuity, benefiting from 10G upgrades.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions often require significant network bandwidth to support large data transfers for scientific computing, multimedia content delivery, and extensive online learning platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco SE LC license?
SE LC stands for 'Smart Enabled' or 'Service Enabled' License. This type of Cisco license often enables specific features or performance upgrades on network hardware, typically managed through Cisco's Smart Licensing system.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for specific Cisco hardware platforms. The MPN (A9K-48P10G-SE-UPG) suggests it applies to the Cisco ASR 9000 series, specifically for upgrading port capabilities.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
The billing model is listed as SUBSCRIPTION, meaning this license is provided on a recurring basis for a defined term, rather than a one-time perpetual 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.