Cisco 48-Port 1G to 10G Upgrade License for SE LC
This Cisco platform software license enables a 48-port upgrade from 1 Gigabit to 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, boosting network throughput for demanding business applications.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to advanced network capabilities.
- Billing Model: Annual subscription ensures predictable operational expenses.
- Platform Applicability: Designed for specific Cisco Nexus Series platforms.
- Key Value: Facilitates compliance and unlocks critical high-speed networking features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco platform software license provides an upgrade path for 48 ports, transitioning your network infrastructure from 1 Gigabit Ethernet to 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds. It unlocks enhanced throughput and capacity, crucial for modern business demands.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to modernize their core network infrastructure, supporting increased data traffic from applications, user devices, and server connectivity within their own data centers or network closets.
- Enhanced Network Speed: Enables 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity across 48 ports.
- Increased Throughput: Supports higher data transfer rates for critical business applications.
- Scalability: Allows for network expansion without full hardware replacement.
- Performance Optimization: Improves latency and responsiveness for data-intensive tasks.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides flexible, ongoing access to features and support.
This Cisco upgrade license is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to boost network performance and capacity without the overhead of a complete infrastructure overhaul.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Data Transfer
Enable teams to significantly increase data throughput for critical applications like large file transfers, video conferencing, and database operations. Streamline workflows by reducing latency and improving overall network responsiveness.
data center core, network edge, server aggregation, high-performance computing
Support Growing Bandwidth Demands
Streamline network operations by accommodating increased bandwidth requirements driven by user growth and new application deployments. Automate the process of scaling network capacity to meet evolving business needs without immediate hardware replacement.
virtualized environments, cloud connectivity, IoT device integration, unified communications
Modernize Network Infrastructure
Enable teams to modernize their existing network infrastructure by upgrading port speeds to 10Gbps. Automate the transition to faster networking standards, ensuring compatibility with newer servers and storage devices.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, network closets, enterprise edge
Key Features
48-port 1Gbps to 10Gbps upgrade
Significantly increases network throughput and capacity, enabling faster data transfer and improved application performance.
Subscription-based licensing
Provides flexible, ongoing access to network features and support, aligning costs with operational needs.
Designed for Cisco Nexus Series
Ensures compatibility and seamless integration with specific Cisco hardware platforms for reliable operation.
Enables 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Supports higher bandwidth demands for data-intensive applications, virtualization, and server connectivity.
Platform software license
Unlocks advanced network features and capabilities required for modern enterprise IT environments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, low-latency networks to support real-time trading, transaction processing, and data analytics, making 10Gbps upgrades essential for performance and compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle large volumes of sensitive patient data and require robust, high-performance networks for medical imaging, telehealth, and research applications, necessitating faster data transfer speeds.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern manufacturing relies on connected systems for automation, IoT devices, and real-time monitoring, demanding high-capacity networks to handle the increased data flow from industrial control systems and sensors.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions generate and transfer massive datasets for scientific computing and collaborative projects, requiring high-speed network infrastructure to support these intensive workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco SE LC license?
SE LC stands for 'Service Engine License'. This type of license typically enables specific hardware or software features on Cisco networking devices, often related to performance or advanced services.
What hardware does this license apply to?
Based on the MPN A9K-48P10G-SE-UPG=, this license is intended for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches, specifically enabling a 48-port upgrade to 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This license is a subscription-based offering, meaning you pay a recurring fee for its use and associated support, 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.