Cisco 8000 Series Data Center Software Right-to-Use 100G
Unlock advanced 100G data center capabilities with Cisco's Right-to-Use software license, ensuring your network operates at peak performance and compliance.
- Access to Advanced Features: Gain entitlement to sophisticated data center networking functionalities for enhanced performance and management.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to software licensing regulations, avoiding potential penalties and operational disruptions.
- Continued Operation: Ensure uninterrupted service and support for your critical data center infrastructure through proper licensing.
- Scalable Capacity: Support 100G network speeds, enabling your data center to handle increasing traffic demands efficiently.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Right-to-Use software license provides the necessary entitlement for operating 100G capabilities within the Cisco 8000 Series data center platform. It ensures that your network infrastructure is properly licensed for advanced features and continued support.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license is crucial for businesses that rely on high-speed data center operations. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco 8000 Series hardware, enabling critical network functions and ensuring compliance.
- 100G Network Enablement: Unlock the full potential of your 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
- Platform Software Access: Gain rights to use essential software features for data center management and operation.
- Subscription Billing: Benefit from a predictable, recurring billing model for easier budget management.
- Compliance and Audit Readiness: Ensure your software deployment meets vendor requirements and is ready for audits.
- Feature Set Activation: Activate specific software functionalities required for your data center's unique operational needs.
This Cisco software license is the ideal solution for mid-market organizations needing to ensure compliance and unlock advanced 100G data center features without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced 100G Data Center Capabilities
Enable teams to deploy and manage high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet connections within their data center environment. Streamline network operations by ensuring all necessary software features for high-bandwidth traffic are properly licensed and accessible.
On-premises data centers, Network core upgrades, High-performance computing clusters, Virtualized network environments
Ensure Software Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining software license compliance for critical data center hardware. Protect your organization from potential audits, fines, and service interruptions by securing the correct entitlements for your Cisco 8000 Series platform.
Regulated industry environments, IT asset management programs, Business continuity planning, Network infrastructure audits
Support Business Growth and Scalability
Streamline the integration of new 100G network capacity to support expanding business operations and increasing data demands. Ensure your data center infrastructure can scale efficiently to meet future performance requirements without licensing bottlenecks.
Growing SMB networks, Mid-market infrastructure expansion, Technology refresh cycles, Performance-intensive applications
Key Features
Cisco 8000 Series Platform Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and operation with your existing Cisco 8000 Series data center switches.
100G Network Speed Enablement
Unlocks the full potential of your 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for high-throughput data transfer.
Right-to-Use License Model
Provides clear entitlement to use the software features, simplifying compliance and audits.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable, recurring costs for easier budgeting and financial planning.
Open License Format
Facilitates straightforward deployment and management within your IT environment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable data center networks to handle high-frequency trading, large transaction volumes, and stringent regulatory compliance for data integrity and security.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust 100G data center capabilities for rapid access to large medical imaging files, patient records, and critical research data, while adhering to strict HIPAA compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize high-bandwidth networks for real-time operational data, IoT device connectivity, and advanced analytics to optimize production processes, requiring consistent uptime and performance.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions depend on high-speed data center infrastructure to support large-scale data analysis, scientific simulations, and the transfer of massive datasets for academic and research purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Right-to-Use license?
A Right-to-Use (RTU) license from Cisco grants you the legal permission to operate specific software features on your hardware. It confirms that your usage is compliant with Cisco's licensing terms.
What does '100G' refer to in this license?
'100G' refers to 100 Gigabit Ethernet, a high-speed networking standard. This license enables the software functionalities required to operate your Cisco 8000 Series switches at this 100 Gbps speed.
Is this license a perpetual or subscription-based license?
This is a subscription-based license, indicated by the billing model. You pay a recurring fee for the duration of the subscription term to maintain access to the software features and entitlements.
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.