Cisco 8000 Series Core & Aggregation 100G Right-to-Use License
This Cisco Advantage Right-to-Use license subscription enables 100G connectivity for your Cisco 8000 Series platform, ensuring continued access to advanced networking features.
- Access to: Advanced 100G port capabilities and features on Cisco 8000 Series routers.
- Coverage for: Subscription term ensuring ongoing feature enablement and software updates.
- Protection against: Licensing non-compliance and potential service disruptions due to outdated software.
- Entitlement to: Utilize the full performance potential of your Cisco 8000 Series hardware for core and aggregation network functions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco CORE & AGG ADVANTAGE RIGHT-TO-USE 100G FOR CISCO 8000 SERIES is a platform software subscription license. It unlocks advanced 100 Gigabit Ethernet capabilities for Cisco 8000 Series routers, specifically designed for core and aggregation network roles. This subscription ensures your network infrastructure can support high-bandwidth demands and access the latest software features.
This license is intended for businesses that own and operate Cisco 8000 Series routers as part of their internal IT infrastructure. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for maintaining high-performance core and aggregation network segments within their organization's data centers or network closets.
- Enhanced Performance: Enables 100G interfaces for superior data throughput.
- Feature Unlock: Provides access to advanced routing and switching features for core and aggregation.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software updates.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network hardware is properly licensed for its intended use.
- Hardware Compatibility: Specifically designed for the Cisco 8000 Series router platform.
This Cisco license subscription provides essential 100G capabilities, ensuring your core and aggregation network performs optimally without enterprise-level overhead.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Core Network Operations
Enable teams to deploy and manage high-bandwidth 100G connections within their core network infrastructure. Streamline data flow and reduce latency for critical business applications and services.
data center networking, high-performance computing clusters, enterprise backbone infrastructure
Support Aggregation Layer Performance
Streamline the aggregation of traffic from multiple access layers onto high-speed uplinks. Automate the process of ensuring consistent performance and capacity for distributed network segments.
campus network aggregation, service provider edge, large-scale branch connectivity
Maintain Network Compliance and Feature Access
Automate the process of ensuring all network hardware is properly licensed for its intended use and feature set. Enable teams to access the latest software features and security updates for their Cisco 8000 Series platform.
regulated industry IT environments, IT asset management, network lifecycle management
Key Features
100 Gigabit Ethernet Support
Provides the high throughput necessary for modern data-intensive business operations and future scalability.
Cisco 8000 Series Platform Specific
Ensures compatibility and optimal performance with your existing Cisco 8000 Series network hardware.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and support.
Core and Aggregation Advantage
Unlocks advanced features tailored for the demanding roles of core and aggregation network devices.
Right-to-Use Entitlement
Guarantees legal and compliant use of the software features, avoiding potential disruptions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable core and aggregation networks to handle high-volume transaction processing and ensure low latency for trading operations, often with strict uptime SLAs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern manufacturing relies on robust networks for IoT devices, automation, and real-time data analysis, necessitating high-capacity core and aggregation layers to support these operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage vast amounts of sensitive data and require high-speed networks for medical imaging, telehealth, and critical patient data systems, demanding reliable core and aggregation infrastructure.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions need high-performance networks to support large data transfers, scientific computing, and extensive campus connectivity, making 100G capabilities essential for their core and aggregation infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Right-to-Use license?
A Right-to-Use (RTU) license grants you the legal permission to utilize specific software features or capabilities on your hardware. This subscription model ensures you have ongoing access and compliance.
What is the term of this subscription?
The term of the subscription is defined at the time of purchase. Zent Networks will provide details on the duration of your 100G Advantage license.
Does this license include hardware support?
This is a software license subscription. Hardware support is typically a separate offering from Cisco or Zent Networks and should be confirmed at the time of 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.