Cisco 8000E Series 400G Advantage Right-to-Use License
The Cisco Advantage Right-to-Use license for 400G on the Cisco 8000E Series enables critical high-speed network capabilities for your business operations.
- License Activation: Enables 400G port speeds on supported Cisco 8000E Series platforms.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to features and support for the duration of the subscription period.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network hardware is properly licensed for advanced functionality.
- Feature Access: Unlocks specific software features and performance enhancements tied to 400G operation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco Advantage Right-to-Use platform software subscription license that specifically enables 400 Gigabit Ethernet (400G) capabilities for Cisco 8000E Series routers.
It is designed for businesses that require high-throughput networking for demanding applications, ensuring proper licensing for advanced features and continued operation of their core infrastructure.
- 400G Port Enablement: Activates 400G interface speeds on compatible Cisco 8000E Series hardware.
- Subscription-Based Access: Provides ongoing access to licensed features and software updates for the subscription term.
- Network Performance: Supports high-bandwidth applications and data-intensive workloads.
- Licensing Compliance: Guarantees adherence to Cisco's licensing requirements for advanced hardware capabilities.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures that your high-speed network infrastructure remains fully functional and supported.
This license is the ideal solution for mid-market organizations needing to maximize their Cisco 8000E Series investment with high-speed connectivity.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Network Connectivity
Enable teams to activate 400G port speeds on their Cisco 8000E Series routers. This allows for significantly increased data throughput to support demanding applications and services.
data centers, core network infrastructure, high-performance computing environments, large-scale data aggregation
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Streamline the process of maintaining compliance with Cisco's software licensing requirements for advanced hardware features. This prevents potential service disruptions or audit issues.
IT asset management, network operations centers, regulated business environments, infrastructure lifecycle management
Support Bandwidth-Intensive Workloads
Automate the unlocking of capabilities required for modern bandwidth-intensive workloads, such as large file transfers, video streaming, and real-time data analytics. This ensures optimal performance.
financial trading floors, media production facilities, research institutions, large enterprise WAN edge
Key Features
400G Port Activation
Unlocks the maximum data transfer speeds on supported Cisco 8000E Series interfaces, enhancing overall network performance.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to features and support for the defined subscription term.
Cisco 8000E Series Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and proper functionality with your existing Cisco 8000E Series network hardware.
Right-to-Use Entitlement
Confirms legal and compliant usage of advanced 400G features, mitigating compliance risks.
Software Feature Access
Grants access to specific software functionalities and optimizations designed to work with 400G interfaces.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require extremely high network speeds for real-time trading, transaction processing, and data analytics, making 400G capabilities essential for performance and competitive advantage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern industrial operations rely on high-bandwidth networks for IoT data collection, real-time monitoring, and automation, where 400G can support massive data flows from sensors and machinery.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle large datasets for medical imaging, genomic sequencing, and telehealth, necessitating high-speed network links to ensure efficient data transfer and access to critical patient information.
Education & Research
Research institutions and universities often require significant network bandwidth for large-scale data simulations, collaborative research projects, and high-performance computing clusters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Right-to-Use (RTU) license?
A Right-to-Use license, often in a subscription model, grants you the legal permission to utilize specific software features or hardware capabilities for a defined period. It ensures compliance without requiring perpetual ownership of the license.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, ADN-8KE-400G-RTU, is designed for the Cisco 8000E Series of routers and enables 400G capabilities on compatible interfaces within that platform.
What happens when the subscription expires?
Upon subscription expiration, the enabled 400G features may cease to function, and you will lose access to associated software updates and support. Renewal is required to maintain these capabilities.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.