Cisco 8000 Series 400G Advanced Right-to-Use License
This Cisco advanced right-to-use license unlocks 400G capabilities for your Cisco 8000 Series routers, ensuring full feature access and compliance for your core and aggregation network needs.
- Enhanced Throughput: Access to full 400G port speeds and advanced features for high-density, high-performance networking.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks critical functionalities for core and aggregation roles, optimizing traffic flow and network efficiency.
- License Compliance: Ensures your network operates within Cisco's licensing framework, avoiding potential disruptions or penalties.
- Continued Operation: Guarantees ongoing access to advanced features and support, vital for maintaining business-critical network services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco Advanced Right-to-Use (RTU) subscription license specifically designed for the Cisco 8000 Series routers. It enables advanced 400G capabilities, crucial for core and aggregation network functions, ensuring your infrastructure can handle demanding traffic loads with full feature access.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to maximize the performance and functionality of their Cisco 8000 Series hardware. It integrates directly into the network infrastructure, providing the necessary software entitlements for high-speed data transport and advanced routing services.
- 400G Performance: Enables the full 400 Gigabit Ethernet speed on supported interfaces.
- Advanced Features: Unlocks sophisticated routing, traffic management, and quality of service capabilities.
- Core & Aggregation Optimized: Tailored for high-demand roles within the network backbone.
- Subscription Billing: Provides predictable costs and continuous access to licensed features.
- Cisco 8000 Series Support: Directly applies to the specified Cisco hardware platform.
This essential license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to achieve enterprise-grade network performance and feature sets without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Unlock High-Speed 400G Network Performance
Enable teams to utilize the full 400 Gigabit Ethernet capacity of their Cisco 8000 Series routers. Streamline the deployment of high-throughput services for demanding applications and data transfer needs.
high-performance computing clusters, data center interconnects, large-scale enterprise WAN edge
Enhance Core and Aggregation Network Capabilities
Support organizations deploying advanced routing protocols and traffic management features for their network backbone. Automate complex network configurations to ensure efficient data aggregation and distribution.
centralized network cores, regional aggregation points, service provider edge deployments
Ensure Licensing Compliance and Feature Access
Streamline compliance by acquiring the necessary right-to-use license for advanced 400G features. Protect against service interruptions and ensure continuous access to critical network functionalities.
regulated industries requiring strict IT asset management, businesses undergoing network audits, environments with strict IT governance
Key Features
400G Port Speeds
Achieve maximum data throughput for high-demand network segments, improving application responsiveness and user experience.
Advanced Feature Set
Gain access to sophisticated routing, QoS, and traffic engineering capabilities, optimizing network efficiency and control.
Cisco 8000 Series Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and full functionality with your specific Cisco hardware investment.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to licensed software features and updates.
Core and Aggregation Optimization
Tailored capabilities for critical network roles, ensuring stability and performance at the heart of your infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, low-latency, and highly reliable network infrastructure to support trading, transaction processing, and secure data exchange, making 400G capabilities essential for their core and aggregation networks.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern industrial operations rely on robust networks for real-time data acquisition, control systems, and IoT integration, necessitating high-capacity links like 400G for efficient data flow and operational continuity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers handle vast amounts of sensitive data, including large medical imaging files and real-time patient monitoring, requiring high-bandwidth, secure, and reliable network infrastructure for efficient operations and data management.
Education & Research
Research institutions and universities often require massive data transfer capabilities for scientific simulations, large dataset analysis, and high-definition content delivery, benefiting from the performance of 400G interfaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Right-to-Use (RTU) license?
A Right-to-Use (RTU) license grants you the legal permission to utilize specific software features or capabilities on your hardware. It confirms compliance with the vendor's licensing terms.
What is the difference between a core license and an advanced license?
A core license typically provides basic functionality, while an advanced license unlocks more sophisticated features, higher performance tiers, or specialized capabilities, such as the 400G enablement in this case.
How is this license billed?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee for the duration of the subscription term to maintain access to the licensed features.
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.