Cisco 8000E Series Premium Right-to-Use 100G License
This Cisco Premium Right-to-Use license unlocks 100G network speeds for your Cisco 8000E Series routers, ensuring compliance and advanced feature access.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to premium 100G features.
- Platform Coverage: Specifically designed for Cisco 8000E Series routers.
- Key Value: Enables full utilization of 100G port capacity and advanced networking capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network hardware is licensed for intended high-speed operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco PREMIUM RIGHT-TO-USE 100G FOR CISCO 8000E SERIES is a subscription-based platform license that enables 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and associated advanced features on compatible Cisco 8000E Series routers.
This license is essential for businesses that require high-speed network throughput for demanding applications, data center interconnects, or core network functions. It ensures that IT Managers and Professionals can fully utilize the hardware's capabilities while maintaining licensing compliance.
- Unlocks 100G Capacity: Enables the full 100 Gigabit Ethernet speed on supported interfaces.
- Feature Access: Grants entitlement to advanced software features and functionalities associated with 100G operation.
- Subscription Billing: Provides predictable operational expenses through a recurring subscription model.
- Hardware Specific: Tailored for deployment on Cisco 8000E Series router platforms.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures your network operates within Cisco's licensing framework, facilitating support and updates.
This Cisco license is the ideal solution for mid-market organizations needing to maximize their network performance and maintain regulatory adherence.
What This Enables
Enable High-Speed Data Center Interconnects
Enable teams to achieve maximum throughput for data center traffic aggregation and interconnections. Streamline the movement of large datasets between critical infrastructure components.
data center operations, network core upgrades, high-performance computing environments, cloud connectivity
Support Bandwidth-Intensive Applications
Streamline operations by supporting applications that demand significant network bandwidth, such as video streaming, large file transfers, or real-time analytics. Automate the delivery of consistent performance for critical business tools.
digital media production, financial trading platforms, large-scale simulation environments
Ensure Network Compliance for 100G Speeds
Automate compliance by ensuring all 100G network interfaces are properly licensed and configured. Protect against potential service disruptions or audit failures related to unlicensed hardware capabilities.
regulated industry networks, enterprise IT infrastructure, network security posture management
Key Features
100 Gigabit Ethernet Activation
Unlocks the full data transfer speed potential of your Cisco 8000E Series router interfaces.
Subscription Licensing Model
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software features.
Cisco 8000E Series Compatibility
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance with your existing Cisco hardware.
Access to Advanced Features
Grants entitlement to software functionalities required for high-speed network operations.
Licensing Compliance
Guarantees your network hardware is properly licensed, avoiding potential penalties or service interruptions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for real-time transaction processing and data analysis, making 100G capabilities essential for their operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern manufacturing relies on extensive data collection and analysis from IoT devices and automated systems, necessitating high-bandwidth network infrastructure to support these operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers handle large volumes of sensitive patient data, including medical imaging, requiring robust and high-speed networks for efficient data access and sharing.
Education & Research
Research institutions and universities often engage in data-intensive scientific computing and large-scale data transfers, demanding high-capacity network links to support their academic and research endeavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 'Right-to-Use' license?
A Right-to-Use license, often referred to as RTU, grants permission to activate and utilize specific hardware capabilities or software features that are physically present but may require an explicit license to be enabled. This is common for high-speed interfaces or advanced software modules.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license operates on a subscription billing model. This means you pay a recurring fee, typically monthly or annually, for the duration of the subscription term to maintain access to the licensed features.
Does this license include hardware support?
This is a software license and does not typically include hardware support or maintenance. Hardware support is usually purchased separately through Cisco's service contracts, such as Cisco Smart Net Total Care.
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.