Cisco 48-Port 1G to 10G Upgrade Smart License
This Cisco Smart License enables a 48-port upgrade from 1Gbps to 10Gbps network speeds, enhancing your business's data throughput and operational efficiency.
- Enhanced Network Performance: Accelerate data transfer speeds across your network, improving application responsiveness and user productivity.
- Scalable Capacity: Facilitate the upgrade of existing ports to higher bandwidth, supporting increased data demands without full hardware replacement.
- Compliance and Support: Maintain network integrity and access to Cisco's support resources, ensuring operational continuity and adherence to standards.
- Simplified Licensing: Manage network software entitlements through Cisco's Smart Licensing platform for easier tracking and administration.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Smart License provides the entitlement to upgrade 48 network ports from 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1Gbps) to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10Gbps) on compatible Cisco hardware. It unlocks higher bandwidth capabilities, crucial for data-intensive applications and network expansion.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to boost network performance and future-proof their infrastructure. It integrates with Cisco's Smart Licensing platform, simplifying license management and ensuring compliance within their existing network environment.
- Bandwidth Acceleration: Enables a significant increase in data throughput per port, from 1Gbps to 10Gbps.
- Smart Licensing: Manages software entitlements digitally, reducing the need for physical license keys and simplifying deployment.
- Platform Compatibility: Designed for specific Cisco platforms, ensuring seamless integration with your existing network hardware.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a flexible subscription model for predictable operational expenses.
- Operational Efficiency: Supports business growth by providing the network capacity needed for demanding applications and increased user loads.
This Cisco license is ideal for businesses needing to scale their network performance cost-effectively without a complete hardware overhaul.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Data Transfer for Applications
Enable teams to accelerate critical data transfer speeds, improving the performance of demanding applications like large file transfers, video streaming, and data analytics. This upgrade ensures that your network can keep pace with evolving business needs.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized server infrastructure, high-performance computing clusters
Streamline Network Bandwidth Management
Streamline the process of increasing network bandwidth for specific segments or critical devices. This license allows for targeted upgrades to 10Gbps, optimizing resource allocation and user experience without overhauling the entire network.
growing SMB networks, mid-market enterprise expansions, network segmentation projects, server farm upgrades
Automate Network Performance Enhancements
Automate the enhancement of network infrastructure by enabling higher port speeds through a software license. This reduces the complexity and time associated with hardware-based upgrades, allowing IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives.
managed IT environments, business continuity planning, IT modernization initiatives, infrastructure refresh cycles
Key Features
48-Port 1Gbps to 10Gbps Upgrade
Significantly increases network throughput, enabling faster data access and application performance for your business operations.
Cisco Smart Licensing
Simplifies license management, activation, and tracking through a centralized digital platform, reducing administrative overhead.
Subscription Billing
Provides predictable operational expenses and flexibility, aligning IT costs with current business needs and budget cycles.
Platform-Specific Entitlement
Ensures compatibility and seamless integration with your existing Cisco network hardware, minimizing deployment risks.
Enhanced Network Scalability
Allows your network to scale efficiently to meet growing bandwidth demands without requiring immediate, costly hardware replacements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for real-time trading, transaction processing, and secure data access, making 10Gbps upgrades essential for performance and compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers handle large volumes of sensitive patient data and require fast access for diagnostics and electronic health records, necessitating robust network speeds to meet operational demands and regulatory requirements like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern manufacturing relies on high-speed data exchange for IoT devices, automation, and real-time monitoring, where 10Gbps connectivity is crucial for operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
Education & Research
Educational institutions and research facilities often deal with massive datasets for scientific computing, simulations, and digital learning platforms, requiring high bandwidth to support these intensive applications and user access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Smart License?
A Cisco Smart License is a digital entitlement that allows you to manage software features and capabilities for your Cisco devices. It simplifies the licensing process by eliminating the need for physical license keys and providing centralized management through the Cisco Smart Software Manager portal.
What hardware is this license compatible with?
This license is designed for specific Cisco platforms that support 1Gbps to 10Gbps port speed upgrades. Compatibility details are typically found in the Cisco product documentation for the relevant hardware series.
How does subscription billing work for this license?
Subscription billing means you pay a recurring fee, typically annually or multi-year, for the right to use the license and its associated features and support. This model offers predictable budgeting and flexibility compared to perpetual licenses.
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.